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Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás (EBR-B)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás generates 1828% more annual revenue ($42.64B vs $2.21B). TAC leads profitability with a -7.7% profit margin vs -14.1%. TAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 33/100 (F).

EBR-B

Avoid

31

out of 100

Grade: F

Growth: 3.3Profit: 2.0Value: 5.7Quality: 5.5
Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 1.12

TAC

Avoid

33

out of 100

Grade: F

Growth: 2.0Profit: 4.0Value: 4.0Quality: 2.5
Piotroski: 2/9Altman Z: -0.19
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Intrinsic Value Comparison

Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula

EBR-BUndervalued (+10.6%)

Margin of Safety

+10.6%

Fair Value

$13.07

Current Price

$11.68

$1.39 discount

UndervaluedFair: $13.07Overvalued

Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

EBR-B2 strengths · Avg: 9.0/10
Price/BookValuation
0.2x10/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

Free Cash FlowQuality
$3.66B8/10

Generating 3.7B in free cash flow

TAC0 strengths · Avg: 0/10

No standout strengths identified

Areas to Watch

EBR-B4 concerns · Avg: 2.0/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-5.5%2/10

ROE of -5.5% — below average capital efficiency

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-9.4%2/10

Revenue declined 9.4%

EPS GrowthGrowth
-0.2%2/10

Earnings declined 0.2%

Altman Z-ScoreHealth
1.122/10

Distress zone — elevated risk

TAC4 concerns · Avg: 2.8/10
Price/BookValuation
11.3x4/10

Trading at 11.3x book value

Piotroski F-ScoreQuality
2/93/10

Weak financial health signals

PEG RatioValuation
6.982/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

Return on EquityProfitability
-12.1%2/10

ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : EBR-B

The strongest argument for EBR-B centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.

Bull Case : TAC

TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.

Bear Case : EBR-B

The primary concerns for EBR-B are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.

Bear Case : TAC

The primary concerns for TAC are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 3.17 is elevated, increasing financial risk.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

TAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.

EBR-B is growing revenue faster at -9.4% — sustainability is the question.

EBR-B generates stronger free cash flow (3.7B), providing more financial flexibility.

Monitor UTILITIES - RENEWABLE industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.

Bottom Line

TAC scores higher overall (33/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Avoid" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.

This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.

Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - Eletrobrás

UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA

Centrais Eltricas Brasileiras SA - Eletrobras, is dedicated to the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

TransAlta Corp

UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA

TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

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