
TransAlta Corp
TSX:TA

Operating Margin
TransAlta Corp
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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CA |
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TransAlta Corp
TSX:TA
|
4.5B CAD |
24%
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DE |
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Uniper SE
XETRA:UN01
|
562.9B EUR |
-2%
|
|
US |
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Vistra Corp
NYSE:VST
|
61.6B USD |
21%
|
|
SA |
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ACWA Power Co
SAU:2082
|
184.5B SAR |
31%
|
|
IN |
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NTPC Ltd
NSE:NTPC
|
3.2T INR |
20%
|
|
CN |
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China National Nuclear Power Co Ltd
SSE:601985
|
195.4B CNY |
37%
|
|
CN |
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CGN Power Co Ltd
SZSE:003816
|
188.4B CNY |
28%
|
|
IN |
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Adani Power Ltd
NSE:ADANIPOWER
|
2.1T INR |
30%
|
|
TH |
G
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Gulf Energy Development PCL
SET:GULF
|
578.9B THB |
17%
|
|
CN |
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SDIC Power Holdings Co Ltd
SSE:600886
|
111B CNY |
32%
|
|
CN |
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Huaneng Power International Inc
SSE:600011
|
103.3B CNY |
11%
|
TransAlta Corp
Glance View
TransAlta Corporation, a Canadian player in the world of energy, weaves its corporate narrative through a complex tapestry of power generation and utility services. Founded in 1909, the company has roots embedded deeply in Alberta's evolving energy landscape. TransAlta pivoted across various energy sources, with a strong historic emphasis on coal-fired power. However, recognizing the winds of change in global energy preferences, the company embarked on a transformative journey towards a cleaner portfolio, increasingly investing in renewables such as wind and hydroelectric power, alongside gas-fired plants. This strategic shift enables TransAlta to reduce its carbon footprint while tapping into cleaner energy demands, as it generates and distributes electricity to a diverse set of industrial, commercial, and governmental clients across Canada, the United States, and Australia. The essence of TransAlta's economic engine lies in its ability to efficiently convert natural resources into electricity, trading it at market rates, or through long-term power purchase agreements that ensure revenue stability. Their mix of merchant and contracted generation capabilities offers a unique balance between market-driven revenue opportunities and predictable cash flows. By managing a diverse array of power facilities, TransAlta not only meets energy demand but also capitalizes on selling Renewable Energy Certificates and leveraging carbon credit markets. Through resilience and adaptation, the company positions itself to benefit from the accelerating global shift towards sustainability, securing its stake as a key contender in the future energy economy.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on TransAlta Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 23.7%.