TransAlta Renewables Past Earnings Performance

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TransAlta Renewables's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -16.9%, while the Renewable Energy industry saw earnings growing at 44% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.4% per year. TransAlta Renewables's return on equity is 4.5%, and it has net margins of 15.7%.

Key information

-16.9%

Earnings growth rate

-17.8%

EPS growth rate

Renewable Energy Industry Growth16.2%
Revenue growth rate4.4%
Return on equity4.5%
Net Margin15.7%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2023

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Here's Why TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Jul 07
Here's Why TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSE:RNW) Trading At A 46% Discount?

Jun 03
Is TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSE:RNW) Trading At A 46% Discount?

These 4 Measures Indicate That TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Apr 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW)

Mar 17
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW)

Need To Know: The Consensus Just Cut Its TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSE:RNW) Estimates For 2023

Feb 24
Need To Know: The Consensus Just Cut Its TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSE:RNW) Estimates For 2023

We Think TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Dec 16
We Think TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

TransAlta Renewables' (TSE:RNW) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Oct 22
TransAlta Renewables' (TSE:RNW) Returns Have Hit A Wall

TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Sep 15
TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Here's What To Make Of TransAlta Renewables' (TSE:RNW) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Jul 19
Here's What To Make Of TransAlta Renewables' (TSE:RNW) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Is TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) A Risky Investment?

Jun 09
Is TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) A Risky Investment?

The Returns At TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Aren't Growing

Apr 13
The Returns At TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Aren't Growing

TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Mar 07
TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW)

Jan 06
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW)

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSE:RNW) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Dec 21
TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSE:RNW) Shares Could Be 46% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 24
Is TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Using Too Much Debt?

TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Sep 28
TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSE:RNW) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 15
TransAlta Renewables Inc. (TSE:RNW) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Does TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 15
Does TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Jun 23
TransAlta Renewables (TSE:RNW) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How TransAlta Renewables makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

TSX:RNW Revenue, expenses and earnings (CAD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 234967800
31 Mar 235367800
31 Dec 225607400
30 Sep 225447700
30 Jun 2253411700
31 Mar 2248712900
31 Dec 2147014000
30 Sep 2145915000
30 Jun 2143913600
31 Mar 2144814100
31 Dec 204319200
30 Sep 204218700
30 Jun 2041510500
31 Mar 2042210600
31 Dec 1943817900
30 Sep 1945722400
30 Jun 1945721200
31 Mar 1945124600
31 Dec 1844623600
30 Sep 1843817600
30 Jun 184389100
31 Mar 184424800
31 Dec 17441900
30 Sep 17402200
30 Jun 173559800
31 Mar 172986100
31 Dec 16240-200
30 Sep 162207900
30 Jun 1621711700
31 Mar 1621513900
31 Dec 1521619500
30 Sep 1521411000
30 Jun 152144900
31 Mar 152134800
31 Dec 142124900
30 Sep 142094300
30 Jun 142104400
31 Mar 142315700
31 Dec 132235000
30 Sep 132205300
30 Jun 132185500
31 Mar 131952800
31 Dec 121963200

Quality Earnings: RNW has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: RNW's current net profit margins (15.7%) are lower than last year (21.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: RNW's earnings have declined by 16.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: RNW's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: RNW had negative earnings growth (-33.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Renewable Energy industry average (0.6%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: RNW's Return on Equity (4.5%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2023/10/08 15:10
End of Day Share Price 2023/10/06 00:00
Earnings2023/06/30
Annual Earnings2022/12/31

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TransAlta Renewables Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Nathan HeywoodATB Capital Markets
Dariusz LoznyBofA Global Research
David GalisonCanaccord Genuity