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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$61.55
10/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TRP

10/13/2026: TRP (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

TC Energy is a major North American energy infrastructure company specializing in the transport of natural gas and liquids. Its business is built on a massive, regulated, and contracted asset base, which provides highly predictable cash flow and supports a consistent dividend. The primary growth opportunity lies in upgrading existing assets and expanding into new energy sectors like power storage. However, the company faces risks from high debt levels, stringent environmental regulations, and the challenges of managing large-scale, complex infrastructure projects. It is well-suited for income-focused value investors who prioritize stability, provided they remain aware of the long-term energy transition and regulatory headwinds impacting the sector.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is moderate and tied to capital-intensive infrastructure projects.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock tends to trade based on long-term utility-like stability rather than high-growth momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe company offers stable cash flows and is often valued for its predictable dividend yield.
Dividend investorStrong fitA history of consistent dividend growth makes it attractive for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveRegulated revenues provide a defensive profile, though capital intensity carries some risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumCommodity price fluctuations can impact volumes and margins in non-regulated segments.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing of infrastructure stocks is sensitive to interest rate changes.
Competition riskMediumNew pipeline development and capacity competition from players like ENB and KMI put pressure on margins.
Business qualityStrongThe company owns essential, long-lived infrastructure with high barriers to entry.
Dividend incomeStrongDividends are well-supported by robust, contracted cash flows.
Execution riskMedium / highExecuting large-scale projects in a complex regulatory climate is challenging.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 41.48%
Avg. Invested days 64
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
TRP receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TRP has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 13.6%) and solid revenue growth (+10.3%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-25.2%), very low insider ownership of 0.05%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TRP's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.1B (13.6% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is TRP's strongest growth driver at +54.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+10.3%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-25.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 72.0% and approximately 95.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.05%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Royal Bank of Canada 7.62%
Capital Research Global Investors 4.18%
Bank of Montreal 3.58%
BMO Capital Markets Corp. 3.58%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.87%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TRP generates approximately $500 of gross profit, $442 of operating income, and $136 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and soft cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 20.90%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TRP has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 63.09B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.84
1Y Target Price 66.58
Price to earnings Ratio 23.84
1Y Target Price 66.58
Volume (30-day avg) 3.1M shares
Beta 0.98
52 Weeks Range 47.29 - 70.14
Updated Date 10/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 47.29 - 70.14
Updated Date 10/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 5.75%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.54

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Natural Gas PipelinesTransportation and storage of natural gas across North America.This is the primary engine of predictable, regulated income.
Liquids PipelinesCrude oil transportation via the Keystone system.Provides stable revenue but carries higher regulatory and environmental scrutiny.
Power and Energy SolutionsNuclear, gas, and renewable power assets.Offers diversification and exposure to the energy transition.
GeographyCanada, United States, and Mexico.Balanced geographic exposure reduces reliance on a single regulatory jurisdiction.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 23.84
Forward PE 21.19
Enterprise Value 108.24B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.02
Enterprise Value 108.24B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.02
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.7
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.25
Shares Outstanding 1.04B
Shares Floating 998.37M
Shares Outstanding 1.04B
Shares Floating 998.37M
Percent Insiders 0.05
Percent Institutions 72

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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