TC Energy (TRP) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at TC Energy (TRP): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | TRP |
|---|---|
| Name | TC Energy Corporation |
| Country/Region | Canada |
| GICS Sector | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation |
| Market Capitalization | 64.51 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | September 20, 1982 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | 24.67% | 32.08% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 26.02% | 14.39% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | 9.85% | 15.43% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 19.39% | 41.29% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.64 | 0.66 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -38.98% | -52.09% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | 1.05 | 0.67 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | 1.61 | 1.01 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
TC Energy (TRP) posts ROE of 12.15%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
TRP
Energy industry group
12.15%
Group distribution
- Max
- 53.85%
- Q3
- 24.79%
- Median
- 12.85%
- TRP
- 12.15%
- Q1
- 2.03%
- Min
- -29.09%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 30.27%
- TTE
- 17.83%
- COP
- 17.66%
- SHEL
- 17.43%
- XOM
- 15.53%
- CVX
- 13.85%
- TRP
- 12.15%
Net Margin (TTM)
TC Energy (TRP) keeps 25.05% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
TRP
Energy industry group
25.05%
Group distribution
- Max
- 56.92%
- TRP
- 25.05%
- Q3
- 22.92%
- Median
- 10.10%
- Q1
- 0.07%
- Min
- -27.38%
Largest peers
- TRP
- 25.05%
- PBR
- 24.32%
- COP
- 16.76%
- CVX
- 11.92%
- XOM
- 10.46%
- TTE
- 10.46%
- SHEL
- 10.18%
Operating Margin (TTM)
TC Energy (TRP) turns 41.66% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
TRP
Energy industry group
41.66%
Group distribution
- Max
- 71.31%
- TRP
- 41.66%
- Q3
- 33.75%
- Median
- 18.73%
- Q1
- 6.94%
- Min
- -24.52%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 44.68%
- TRP
- 41.66%
- COP
- 30.05%
- TTE
- 24.51%
- SHEL
- 18.76%
- CVX
- 17.89%
- XOM
- 16.98%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 12.15% | 12.85% |
| ROA (TTM) | 3.70% | 5.49% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 25.05% | 10.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 41.66% | 18.73% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 70.07% | 44.52% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
TC Energy (TRP) grew revenue 10.66%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
TC Energy (TRP) grew earnings per share -26.19%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 10.66% | 0.51% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 7.38% | 0.37% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -26.19% | -11.75% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 72.24% | -12.07% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
TC Energy (TRP) has current ratio of 0.57, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
TRP
Energy industry group
0.57
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.64
- Q3
- 2.21
- Median
- 1.41
- Q1
- 0.88
- TRP
- 0.57
- Min
- 0.24
Largest peers
- COP
- 1.52
- SHEL
- 1.38
- CVX
- 1.34
- XOM
- 1.19
- TTE
- 1.11
- PBR
- 0.85
- TRP
- 0.57
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
TC Energy (TRP) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
TRP
Energy industry group
1.68
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.75
- TRP
- 1.68
- Q3
- 0.93
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.30
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- TRP
- 1.68
- PBR
- 0.76
- TTE
- 0.46
- SHEL
- 0.38
- COP
- 0.35
- CVX
- 0.17
- XOM
- 0.13
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.57 | 1.41 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.68 | 0.54 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.08 | 1.13 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
TC Energy (TRP) has dividend yield of 5.57%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
TRP
Energy industry group
5.57%
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.57%
- TRP
- 5.57%
- Q3
- 3.58%
- Median
- 1.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 19.51%
- TRP
- 5.57%
- TTE
- 4.58%
- CVX
- 3.31%
- XOM
- 2.49%
- COP
- 2.48%
- SHEL
- 1.54%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
TC Energy (TRP) has payout ratio of 93.87%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
TRP
Energy industry group
93.87%
Group distribution
- Max
- 133.24%
- TRP
- 93.87%
- Q3
- 53.31%
- Median
- 25.24%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- TRP
- 93.87%
- CVX
- 51.76%
- XOM
- 42.39%
- TTE
- 39.93%
- COP
- 35.41%
- PBR
- 28.93%
- SHEL
- 26.24%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 5.57% | 1.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 93.87% | 25.24% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
TC Energy (TRP) trades at P/E ratio of 23.19, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
TRP
Energy industry group
23.19
Group distribution
- Max
- 39.54
- TRP
- 23.19
- Q3
- 21.72
- Median
- 12.19
- Q1
- 7.71
- Min
- 2.99
Largest peers
- TRP
- 23.19
- XOM
- 17.06
- CVX
- 15.61
- COP
- 14.36
- TTE
- 8.76
- SHEL
- 8.60
- PBR
- 4.68
P/S Ratio (TTM)
TC Energy (TRP) trades at 4.03 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
TRP
Energy industry group
4.03
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.40
- TRP
- 4.03
- Q3
- 2.85
- Median
- 1.69
- Q1
- 0.88
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- TRP
- 4.03
- COP
- 2.34
- CVX
- 1.83
- XOM
- 1.74
- TTE
- 0.90
- SHEL
- 0.87
- PBR
- 0.22
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
TC Energy (TRP) trades at 3.54 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
TRP
Energy industry group
3.54
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.21
- TRP
- 3.54
- Q3
- 2.38
- Median
- 1.51
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- TRP
- 3.54
- XOM
- 2.55
- COP
- 2.44
- CVX
- 2.13
- TTE
- 1.46
- SHEL
- 1.43
- PBR
- 1.25
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 23.19 | 12.19 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 4.03 | 1.69 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 3.54 | 1.51 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 0.77% | 5.94% |