Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
PEG
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc
$72.39
-0.12%
UTILITIES · Cap: $36.89B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc generates 454% more annual revenue ($12.54B vs $2.27B). PEG leads profitability with a 16.0% profit margin vs -1.0%. PEG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.64. PEG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
PEG
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-70.1%
Fair Value
$49.46
Current Price
$72.39
$22.93 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TAC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.9%
Earnings declined 42.7%
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 : PEG
The strongest argument for PEG centers on Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 18.9%.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PEG
The primary concerns for PEG are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
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
PEG profiles as a declining stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PEG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
TAC is growing revenue faster at 12.5% — sustainability is the question.
PEG generates stronger free cash flow (498M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PEG scores higher overall (50/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 16.0% margins. 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.
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
The Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) is a publicly traded diversified energy company headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
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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