Go Pro

TransAlta (TA) Competitors

TransAlta logo
C$19.30 -0.58 (-2.92%)
As of 07/24/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

TA vs. EMA, BEPC, BIPC, AQN, and ORA

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 Emera (EMA), Brookfield Renewable (BEPC), Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), and Aura Minerals (ORA). These companies are all part of the "utilities" industry.

How does TransAlta compare to Emera?

Emera (TSE:EMA) and TransAlta (TSE:TA) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk and profitability.

Emera pays an annual dividend of C$2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. TransAlta pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Emera pays out 89.1% 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 pays out -34.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EmeraC$8.91B2.66C$757.30MC$3.2723.71
TransAltaC$2.21B2.76C$212.05M-C$0.75N/A

Emera has a beta of 0.566528, indicating that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransAlta has a beta of 0.75288, indicating that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Emera currently has a consensus price target of C$75.77, indicating a potential downside of 2.26%. TransAlta has a consensus price target of C$25.00, indicating a potential upside of 29.53%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Emera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Emera
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
TransAlta
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Emera has a net margin of 13.20% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -7.73%. Emera's return on equity of 7.90% beat TransAlta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Emera13.20% 7.90% 2.30%
TransAlta -7.73%-11.56%7.07%

36.8% of Emera shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.8% of TransAlta shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Emera shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of TransAlta shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Emera had 16 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Emera and 0 mentions for TransAlta. TransAlta's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Emera's score of 0.41 indicating that TransAlta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Emera Neutral
TransAlta Very Positive

Summary

TransAlta beats Emera on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransAlta compare to Brookfield Renewable?

Brookfield Renewable (TSE:BEPC) and TransAlta (TSE:TA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and risk.

Brookfield Renewable presently has a consensus price target of C$49.00, indicating a potential upside of 3.51%. TransAlta has a consensus price target of C$25.00, indicating a potential upside of 29.53%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Brookfield Renewable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brookfield Renewable
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
TransAlta
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Brookfield Renewable pays an annual dividend of C$1.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. TransAlta pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Brookfield Renewable pays out -6.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TransAlta pays out -34.7% 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.

30.8% of Brookfield Renewable shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.8% of TransAlta shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Brookfield Renewable shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of TransAlta shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Brookfield Renewable had 6 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Brookfield Renewable and 0 mentions for TransAlta. TransAlta's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Brookfield Renewable's score of 0.46 indicating that TransAlta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Brookfield Renewable Neutral
TransAlta Very Positive

TransAlta has a net margin of -7.73% compared to Brookfield Renewable's net margin of -127.72%. Brookfield Renewable's return on equity of 520.67% beat TransAlta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brookfield Renewable-127.72% 520.67% 2.20%
TransAlta -7.73%-11.56%7.07%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brookfield RenewableC$3.70B2.33-C$144.17M-C$25.06N/A
TransAltaC$2.21B2.76C$212.05M-C$0.75N/A

Brookfield Renewable has a beta of 1.213816, meaning that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransAlta has a beta of 0.75288, meaning that its share price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

TransAlta beats Brookfield Renewable on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransAlta compare to Brookfield Infrastructure?

Brookfield Infrastructure (TSE:BIPC) and TransAlta (TSE:TA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Brookfield Infrastructure pays an annual dividend of C$1.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. TransAlta pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Brookfield Infrastructure pays out -28.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TransAlta pays out -34.7% 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.

31.8% of Brookfield Infrastructure shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.8% of TransAlta shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Brookfield Infrastructure shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of TransAlta shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Brookfield InfrastructureC$3.62B1.99-C$400.51M-C$6.19N/A
TransAltaC$2.21B2.76C$212.05M-C$0.75N/A

In the previous week, Brookfield Infrastructure had 4 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Brookfield Infrastructure and 0 mentions for TransAlta. TransAlta's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Brookfield Infrastructure's score of 0.34 indicating that TransAlta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Brookfield Infrastructure Neutral
TransAlta Very Positive

Brookfield Infrastructure has a beta of 2.475716, suggesting that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransAlta has a beta of 0.75288, suggesting that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

TransAlta has a net margin of -7.73% compared to Brookfield Infrastructure's net margin of -20.50%. Brookfield Infrastructure's return on equity of 57.40% beat TransAlta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Brookfield Infrastructure-20.50% 57.40% 7.43%
TransAlta -7.73%-11.56%7.07%

TransAlta has a consensus price target of C$25.00, suggesting a potential upside of 29.53%. Given TransAlta's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Brookfield Infrastructure.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Brookfield Infrastructure
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
TransAlta
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

TransAlta beats Brookfield Infrastructure on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransAlta compare to Algonquin Power & Utilities?

Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSE:AQN) and TransAlta (TSE:TA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a net margin of 6.71% compared to TransAlta's net margin of -7.73%. Algonquin Power & Utilities' return on equity of 3.63% beat TransAlta's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Algonquin Power & Utilities6.71% 3.63% 1.59%
TransAlta -7.73%-11.56%7.07%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Algonquin Power & UtilitiesC$2.53B2.61-C$763.91MC$0.2140.90
TransAltaC$2.21B2.76C$212.05M-C$0.75N/A

Algonquin Power & Utilities currently has a consensus price target of C$8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 6.87%. TransAlta has a consensus price target of C$25.00, suggesting a potential upside of 29.53%. Given TransAlta's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Algonquin Power & Utilities.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Algonquin Power & Utilities
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.13
TransAlta
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

45.6% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.8% of TransAlta shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Algonquin Power & Utilities shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% 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.

Algonquin Power & Utilities pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. TransAlta pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Algonquin Power & Utilities pays out 124.0% 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 pays out -34.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, Algonquin Power & Utilities had 2 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Algonquin Power & Utilities and 0 mentions for TransAlta. TransAlta's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Algonquin Power & Utilities' score of 0.00 indicating that TransAlta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Algonquin Power & Utilities Neutral
TransAlta Very Positive

Algonquin Power & Utilities has a beta of 1.446191, meaning that its stock price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransAlta has a beta of 0.75288, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities beats TransAlta on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does TransAlta compare to Aura Minerals?

Aura Minerals (TSE:ORA) and TransAlta (TSE:TA) are both mid-cap utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Aura MineralsC$679.91M5.65-C$37.81M-C$0.82N/A
TransAltaC$2.21B2.76C$212.05M-C$0.75N/A

Aura Minerals pays an annual dividend of C$0.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. TransAlta pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Aura Minerals pays out -108.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. TransAlta pays out -34.7% 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. Aura Minerals is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Aura Minerals had 1 more articles in the media than TransAlta. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Aura Minerals and 0 mentions for TransAlta. TransAlta's average media sentiment score of 1.57 beat Aura Minerals' score of 0.00 indicating that TransAlta is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Aura Minerals Neutral
TransAlta Very Positive

2.7% of Aura Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.8% of TransAlta shares are held by institutional investors. 58.0% of Aura Minerals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of TransAlta shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

TransAlta has a consensus target price of C$25.00, suggesting a potential upside of 29.53%. Given TransAlta's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe TransAlta is more favorable than Aura Minerals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aura Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
4.00
TransAlta
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Aura Minerals has a beta of 1.190396, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, TransAlta has a beta of 0.75288, suggesting that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

TransAlta has a net margin of -7.73% compared to Aura Minerals' net margin of -18.48%. TransAlta's return on equity of -11.56% beat Aura Minerals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aura Minerals-18.48% -46.56% 8.95%
TransAlta -7.73%-11.56%7.07%

Summary

TransAlta beats Aura Minerals on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

Get TransAlta News Delivered to You Automatically

Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for TA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

Subscribe Now
SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding TA and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.
Skip Chart

Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of TSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
Skip Chart

TA vs. The Competition

MetricTransAltaUtilities IndustryUtilities SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$6.10BC$4.70BC$19.00BC$12.48B
Dividend Yield1.42%4.46%3.95%6.19%
P/E Ratio-25.7357.8420.1436.95
Price / Sales2.769.5623.049.44
Price / Cash4.2510.3819.4282.29
Price / Book3.881.922.434.39
Net IncomeC$212.05MC$210.09MC$785.96MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance3.71%0.22%0.62%0.61%
1 Month Performance-1.48%-4.13%0.60%1.06%
1 Year Performance14.88%4.34%12.50%30.89%

TransAlta Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
TA
TransAlta
3.9901 of 5 stars
C$19.30
-2.9%
C$25.00
+29.5%
+14.8%C$6.10BC$2.21BN/A1,257
EMA
Emera
1.6545 of 5 stars
C$75.83
-0.7%
C$74.75
-1.4%
+21.7%C$23.20BC$8.91B23.197,120
BEPC
Brookfield Renewable
1.6334 of 5 stars
C$47.44
-0.1%
N/A-5.0%C$8.65BC$3.70BN/A1,890
BIPC
Brookfield Infrastructure
N/AC$57.64
+1.1%
N/A+3.0%C$7.09BC$3.62BN/A1,700
AQN
Algonquin Power & Utilities
0.6506 of 5 stars
C$8.12
-0.9%
C$8.00
-1.5%
+4.4%C$6.25BC$2.53B38.673,440

Related Companies and Tools


This page (TSE:TA) was last updated on 7/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
From Our Partners