Enel Chile SA ADR (ENIC)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
ENIC
Enel Chile SA ADR
$4.38
-1.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $6.02B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enel Chile SA ADR generates 94% more annual revenue ($4.40B vs $2.27B). ENIC leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs -1.0%. ENIC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
ENIC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 53.7% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Revenue declined 11.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ENIC
The strongest argument for ENIC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ENIC
The primary concerns for ENIC are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.38 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ENIC profiles as a declining stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
TAC is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
ENIC generates stronger free cash flow (176M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ENIC scores higher overall (52/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Enel Chile SA ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Enel Chile SA, an electricity services company, is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Chile. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
Visit Website →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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