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TC ENERGY CORP (TRP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TRP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - CA87807B1076 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

49.6  +0.1 (+0.2%)

After market: 49.6 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall TRP gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated TRP against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While TRP is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. TRP has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TRP had positive earnings in the past year.
TRP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years TRP has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years TRP had a positive operating cash flow.
TRP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTRP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.89%, TRP is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.06% of the companies in the same industry.
TRP has a Return On Equity of 16.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: TRP outperforms 71.70% of its industry peers.
TRP has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.25%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TRP underperforms 64.15% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TRP is significantly below the industry average of 27.43%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.89%
ROE 16.65%
ROIC 4.25%
ROA(3y)2.24%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)9.37%
ROE(5y)9.55%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.58%
TRP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTRP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

TRP's Profit Margin of 33.36% is amongst the best of the industry. TRP outperforms 85.85% of its industry peers.
TRP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TRP has a Operating Margin of 42.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TRP outperforms 85.85% of its industry peers.
TRP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of TRP (67.95%) is better than 74.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TRP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.02%
PM (TTM) 33.36%
GM 67.95%
OM growth 3Y-1.61%
OM growth 5Y-0.76%
PM growth 3Y35%
PM growth 5Y2.15%
GM growth 3Y-0.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.74%
TRP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTRP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TRP is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for TRP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
TRP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for TRP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
TRP Yearly Shares OutstandingTRP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
TRP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTRP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.64, we must say that TRP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TRP's Altman-Z score of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TRP is outperformed by 62.74% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TRP is 44.37, which is on the high side as it means it would take TRP, 44.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 44.37, TRP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.04 is on the high side and indicates that TRP has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.04, TRP is not doing good in the industry: 82.55% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.04
Debt/FCF 44.37
Altman-Z 0.64
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC9.17%
TRP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTRP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.55 indicates that TRP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
TRP has a Current ratio of 0.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: TRP underperforms 83.96% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that TRP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.47, TRP is not doing good in the industry: 83.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.47
TRP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTRP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TRP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.48%.
Measured over the past years, TRP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.06% on average per year.
The Revenue for TRP has decreased by -13.57% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, TRP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.77% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.48%
EPS 3Y-4.48%
EPS 5Y-2.06%
EPS Q2Q%-61.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.57%
Revenue growth 3Y0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%-67.89%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.16% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, TRP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.08%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%
EPS Next 5Y5.16%
Revenue Next Year-5.11%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
TRP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTRP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
TRP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTRP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.44, TRP is valued on the expensive side.
TRP's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
TRP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.79.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.07, TRP is valued on the expensive side.
TRP's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TRP to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.38), we can say TRP is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.44
Fwd PE 18.07
TRP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTRP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TRP is valued a bit more expensive than 66.98% of the companies in the same industry.
TRP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 53.43
EV/EBITDA 14.97
TRP Per share dataTRP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates TRP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
TRP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TRP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.96%, which is a nice return.
TRP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.47, TRP pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of TRP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.09%!
TRP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
TRP Yearly Dividends per shareTRP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

TRP pays out 88.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
TRP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP88.2%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%
TRP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTRP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B
TRP Dividend Payout.TRP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TRP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TC ENERGY CORP

NYSE:TRP (4/25/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 49.6 0 (0%)

49.6

+0.1 (+0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-14 2025-02-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Inst Owners75.89%
Inst Owner Change-41.64%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap51.54B
Analysts72.31
Price Target53.43 (7.72%)
Short Float %7%
Short Ratio27.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.96%
Yearly Dividend2.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.09%
DP88.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2025-03-31 (0.85)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-48.32%
Max EPS beat(2)7.33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-48.32%
Max EPS beat(4)7.33%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.73%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.15%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.83%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-30.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-63.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.92%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-63.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.32%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.64%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.49%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.93%
PT rev (1m)4.77%
PT rev (3m)7.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.44
Fwd PE 18.07
P/S 5.19
P/FCF 53.43
P/OCF 9.29
P/B 2.59
P/tB 5.14
EV/EBITDA 14.97
EPS(TTM)2.69
EY5.42%
EPS(NY)2.74
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY1.87%
OCF(TTM)5.34
OCFY10.76%
SpS9.55
BVpS19.14
TBVpS9.66
PEG (NY)8.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.89%
ROE 16.65%
ROCE 5.37%
ROIC 4.25%
ROICexc 4.31%
ROICexgc 4.94%
OM 42.02%
PM (TTM) 33.36%
GM 67.95%
FCFM 9.72%
ROA(3y)2.24%
ROA(5y)2.58%
ROE(3y)9.37%
ROE(5y)9.55%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.58%
ROICexc(3y)4.42%
ROICexc(5y)4.65%
ROICexgc(3y)5.04%
ROICexgc(5y)5.34%
ROCE(3y)5.6%
ROCE(5y)5.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.34%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-4.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.22%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.48%
OM growth 3Y-1.61%
OM growth 5Y-0.76%
PM growth 3Y35%
PM growth 5Y2.15%
GM growth 3Y-0.69%
GM growth 5Y-0.74%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.04
Debt/FCF 44.37
Debt/EBITDA 6.58
Cap/Depr 228.05%
Cap/Sales 46.17%
Interest Coverage 1.7
Cash Conversion 89.76%
Profit Quality 29.12%
Current Ratio 0.55
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 0.64
F-Score5
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)260.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)266.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)50.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)51.87%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.48%
EPS 3Y-4.48%
EPS 5Y-2.06%
EPS Q2Q%-61.48%
EPS Next Y2.08%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3Y3.37%
EPS Next 5Y5.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.57%
Revenue growth 3Y0.95%
Revenue growth 5Y0.77%
Sales Q2Q%-67.89%
Revenue Next Year-5.11%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.83%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.68%
EBIT growth 5Y0%
EBIT Next Year30.66%
EBIT Next 3Y12.86%
EBIT Next 5Y9.56%
FCF growth 1Y251.87%
FCF growth 3Y11.47%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y5.89%
OCF growth 3Y3.76%
OCF growth 5Y1.68%