Which has preferable valuation and earnings, TAC or OKLO?

TransAlta has higher revenue and earnings than Oklo. Oklo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TransAlta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio TransAlta $2.21B 1.94 -$98.77M -$0.54 N/A Oklo N/A N/A -$105.66M -$0.84 N/A

Is TAC or OKLO more profitable?

Oklo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -9.46%. TransAlta's return on equity of 9.52% beat Oklo's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets TransAlta -9.46% 9.52% 0.66% Oklo N/A -8.57% -8.30%

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, TAC or XE?

X-Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than TransAlta. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio TransAlta $2.21B 1.94 -$98.77M -$0.54 N/A X-Energy $94.26M 108.68 N/A N/A N/A

Is TAC or XE more profitable?

X-Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -9.46%. TransAlta's return on equity of 9.52% beat X-Energy's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets TransAlta -9.46% 9.52% 0.66% X-Energy N/A N/A N/A

TransAlta (TAC) Competitors

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TAC vs. DTM, OKLO, ENLT, XE, and BEP

Should you buy TransAlta stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares TransAlta with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with TransAlta include DT Midstream (DTM), Oklo (OKLO), Enlight Renewable Energy (ENLT), X-Energy (XE), and Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP). These companies are all part of the "utilities" industry.

How does TransAlta compare to DT Midstream?

TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) and DT Midstream (NYSE:DTM) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

TransAlta pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. DT Midstream pays an annual dividend of $3.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. TransAlta pays out -37.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DT Midstream pays out 77.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. TransAlta has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and DT Midstream has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

DT Midstream has a net margin of 36.28% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -9.46%. DT Midstream's return on equity of 9.53% beat TransAlta's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TransAlta	-9.46%	9.52%	0.66%
DT Midstream	36.28%	9.53%	4.60%

TransAlta has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DT Midstream has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its share price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

TransAlta presently has a consensus price target of $21.33, indicating a potential upside of 47.92%. DT Midstream has a consensus price target of $154.46, indicating a potential upside of 8.23%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe TransAlta is more favorable than DT Midstream.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TransAlta	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
DT Midstream	1 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

59.0% of TransAlta shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.5% of DT Midstream shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of TransAlta shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of DT Midstream shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

DT Midstream has lower revenue, but higher earnings than TransAlta. TransAlta is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DT Midstream, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TransAlta	$2.21B	1.94	-$98.77M	-$0.54	N/A
DT Midstream	$1.24B	11.71	$441M	$4.52	31.57

In the previous week, DT Midstream had 14 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for DT Midstream and 0 mentions for TransAlta. DT Midstream's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat TransAlta's score of 0.00 indicating that DT Midstream is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
TransAlta	Neutral
DT Midstream	Positive

Summary

DT Midstream beats TransAlta on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransAlta compare to Oklo?

TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) and Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

TransAlta has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Oklo has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Oklo had 30 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Oklo and 0 mentions for TransAlta. Oklo's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat TransAlta's score of 0.00 indicating that Oklo is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
TransAlta	Neutral
Oklo	Positive

TransAlta has higher revenue and earnings than Oklo. Oklo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TransAlta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TransAlta	$2.21B	1.94	-$98.77M	-$0.54	N/A
Oklo	N/A	N/A	-$105.66M	-$0.84	N/A

TransAlta currently has a consensus target price of $21.33, indicating a potential upside of 47.92%. Oklo has a consensus target price of $83.06, indicating a potential upside of 26.04%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Oklo.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TransAlta	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Oklo	2 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57

59.0% of TransAlta shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.0% of Oklo shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of TransAlta shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 18.9% of Oklo shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Oklo has a net margin of 0.00% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -9.46%. TransAlta's return on equity of 9.52% beat Oklo's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TransAlta	-9.46%	9.52%	0.66%
Oklo	N/A	-8.57%	-8.30%

Summary

TransAlta and Oklo tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransAlta compare to Enlight Renewable Energy?

Enlight Renewable Energy (NASDAQ:ENLT) and TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership and dividends.

Enlight Renewable Energy has a beta of 1.56, indicating that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransAlta has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Enlight Renewable Energy had 31 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for Enlight Renewable Energy and 0 mentions for TransAlta. Enlight Renewable Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.18 beat TransAlta's score of 0.00 indicating that Enlight Renewable Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Enlight Renewable Energy	Neutral
TransAlta	Neutral

Enlight Renewable Energy currently has a consensus price target of $63.17, indicating a potential downside of 33.92%. TransAlta has a consensus price target of $21.33, indicating a potential upside of 47.92%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Enlight Renewable Energy.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Enlight Renewable Energy	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.14
TransAlta	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

38.9% of Enlight Renewable Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of TransAlta shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of TransAlta shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Enlight Renewable Energy has a net margin of 9.47% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -9.46%. TransAlta's return on equity of 9.52% beat Enlight Renewable Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Enlight Renewable Energy	9.47%	2.48%	0.61%
TransAlta	-9.46%	9.52%	0.66%

Enlight Renewable Energy has higher earnings, but lower revenue than TransAlta. TransAlta is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enlight Renewable Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Enlight Renewable Energy	$582.26M	19.47	$132.10M	$0.43	222.31
TransAlta	$2.21B	1.94	-$98.77M	-$0.54	N/A

Summary

Enlight Renewable Energy and TransAlta tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransAlta compare to X-Energy?

TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) and X-Energy (NASDAQ:XE) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, risk, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

59.0% of TransAlta shares are owned by institutional investors. 13.1% of TransAlta shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

X-Energy has a net margin of 0.00% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -9.46%. TransAlta's return on equity of 9.52% beat X-Energy's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
TransAlta	-9.46%	9.52%	0.66%
X-Energy	N/A	N/A	N/A

X-Energy has lower revenue, but higher earnings than TransAlta.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
TransAlta	$2.21B	1.94	-$98.77M	-$0.54	N/A
X-Energy	$94.26M	108.68	N/A	N/A	N/A

TransAlta pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. X-Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.1390 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. TransAlta pays out -37.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TransAlta has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. TransAlta is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, X-Energy had 6 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for X-Energy and 0 mentions for TransAlta. X-Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat TransAlta's score of 0.00 indicating that X-Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
TransAlta	Neutral
X-Energy	Neutral

TransAlta presently has a consensus price target of $21.33, suggesting a potential upside of 47.92%. X-Energy has a consensus price target of $39.57, suggesting a potential upside of 51.56%. Given X-Energy's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe X-Energy is more favorable than TransAlta.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
TransAlta	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
X-Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Summary

TransAlta beats X-Energy on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransAlta compare to Brookfield Renewable Partners?

Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE:BEP) and TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

In the previous week, Brookfield Renewable Partners had 9 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Brookfield Renewable Partners and 0 mentions for TransAlta. Brookfield Renewable Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.38 beat TransAlta's score of 0.00 indicating that Brookfield Renewable Partners is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Brookfield Renewable Partners	Neutral
TransAlta	Neutral

Brookfield Renewable Partners pays an annual dividend of $1.57 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. TransAlta pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Brookfield Renewable Partners pays out -506.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TransAlta pays out -37.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Brookfield Renewable Partners has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and TransAlta has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Brookfield Renewable Partners is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

63.2% of Brookfield Renewable Partners shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 59.0% of TransAlta shares are held by institutional investors. 13.1% of TransAlta shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Brookfield Renewable Partners has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransAlta has a beta of 0.69, suggesting that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Brookfield Renewable Partners currently has a consensus price target of $37.71, indicating a potential upside of 1.90%. TransAlta has a consensus price target of $21.33, indicating a potential upside of 47.92%. Given TransAlta's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Brookfield Renewable Partners.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Brookfield Renewable Partners	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.69
TransAlta	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Brookfield Renewable Partners has higher revenue and earnings than TransAlta. Brookfield Renewable Partners is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than TransAlta, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Brookfield Renewable Partners	$6.41B	1.75	$3M	-$0.31	N/A
TransAlta	$2.21B	1.94	-$98.77M	-$0.54	N/A

Brookfield Renewable Partners has a net margin of 8.28% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -9.46%. TransAlta's return on equity of 9.52% beat Brookfield Renewable Partners' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Brookfield Renewable Partners	8.28%	1.57%	0.53%
TransAlta	-9.46%	9.52%	0.66%

Summary

Brookfield Renewable Partners beats TransAlta on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	TransAlta	UTIL Industry	Utilities Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$4.30B	$28.50B	$18.87B	$23.14B
Dividend Yield	1.34%	3.48%	3.92%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	-26.77	22.49	20.15	31.05
Price / Sales	1.94	5.15	64.45	14.78
Price / Cash	9.23	9.23	19.36	24.78
Price / Book	11.45	3.26	2.53	4.68
Net Income	-$98.77M	$1.56B	$787.85M	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	4.24%	-1.88%	0.03%	-0.46%
1 Month Performance	15.51%	-2.47%	-0.78%	0.43%
1 Year Performance	38.75%	20.55%	17.89%	25.81%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
TAC TransAlta	3.9391 of 5 stars	$14.42 +0.6%	$21.33 +47.9%	+44.9%	$4.30B	$2.21B	N/A	1,205
DTM DT Midstream	3.4791 of 5 stars	$151.39 +0.2%	$152.67 +0.8%	+32.6%	$15.44B	$1.24B	33.49	360	Trending News Analyst Revision
OKLO Oklo	3.3387 of 5 stars	$70.65 +7.2%	$82.58 +16.9%	+40.1%	$12.29B	N/A	N/A	78	Insider Trade Options Volume Gap Down
ENLT Enlight Renewable Energy	2.2348 of 5 stars	$102.67 +11.3%	$60.17 -41.4%	+437.0%	$12.17B	$582.26M	238.77	100	Positive News Insider Trade Gap Up
XE X-Energy	4.768 of 5 stars	$29.88 +5.5%	$39.57 +32.4%	N/A	$11.72B	$94.26M	N/A	916	Short Interest Increase Quiet Period Expiration Gap Down

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TAC vs. DTM, OKLO, ENLT, XE, and BEP

How does TransAlta compare to DT Midstream?

Is TAC or DTM a better dividend stock?

Is TAC or DTM more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, TAC or DTM?

Do analysts rate TAC or DTM?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in TAC or DTM?

Which has better earnings and valuation, TAC or DTM?

Does the media refer more to TAC or DTM?

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How does TransAlta compare to Oklo?

Which has more volatility and risk, TAC or OKLO?

Does the media refer more to TAC or OKLO?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, TAC or OKLO?

Do analysts rate TAC or OKLO?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in TAC or OKLO?

Is TAC or OKLO more profitable?

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How does TransAlta compare to Enlight Renewable Energy?

Which has more risk and volatility, ENLT or TAC?

Does the media refer more to ENLT or TAC?

Do analysts prefer ENLT or TAC?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ENLT or TAC?

Is ENLT or TAC more profitable?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, ENLT or TAC?

Summary

How does TransAlta compare to X-Energy?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in TAC or XE?

Is TAC or XE more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, TAC or XE?

Is TAC or XE a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer TAC or XE?

Do analysts prefer TAC or XE?

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How does TransAlta compare to Brookfield Renewable Partners?

Does the media refer more to BEP or TAC?

Is BEP or TAC a better dividend stock?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in BEP or TAC?

Which has more volatility and risk, BEP or TAC?

Do analysts prefer BEP or TAC?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BEP or TAC?

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