TransAlta Corporation is a utility company that owns and operates a diverse range of power generation assets across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Key strengths include a high gross margin of 88.9% and a solid EBITDA margin of 51.1%, indicating efficient operations. However, concerns arise from a low return on equity (ROE) of 2.8% and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.38, suggesting potential leverage risks. The current ratio below 1 indicates liquidity challenges, despite the strong margins, which could impact financial stability.
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Debt of $4.2B is 11.7x the company's cash position of $362.0M.
Revenue decreased 9.6% year-over-year from $2.5B to $2.3B.
Gross margin expanded by 16.2 percentage points, indicating improved pricing power or cost efficiency.
Excellent operating cash flow margin of 29.7% indicates high-quality earnings.
Free cash flow grew 10.9% YoY, providing more resources for growth and returns.
Strong free cash flow margin of 29.7% provides substantial resources for dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
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Based on 2026-Q2 (June 30, 2026)