Ferrovial SE (FER)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
FER
Ferrovial SE
$66.81
+0.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $48.65B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.68
-2.16%
UTILITIES · Cap: $4.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ferrovial SE generates 335% more annual revenue ($9.63B vs $2.21B). FER leads profitability with a 9.2% profit margin vs -7.7%. FER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 5.19. FER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 38/100 (F).
FER
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
TAC
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 87.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 11.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FER
The strongest argument for FER centers on Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : TAC
TAC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : FER
The primary concerns for FER are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 49.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
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
FER profiles as a value stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
FER carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
FER is growing revenue faster at 5.7% — sustainability is the question.
FER generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FER scores higher overall (38/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Ferrovial SE
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Ferrovial SE, engages in the development, construction, and operation of highways and airports in the United States, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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.
Compare with Other ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?