TransAlta Corporation
TACUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Independent Power Producers
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, TransAlta Corporation (TAC) is listed under Utilities - Independent Power Producers. The $4.18B market capitalization puts TAC squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It operates through Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, and Energy Marketing segments.
Market Cap
$4.18B
Beta
0.43
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
38.47
EPS (TTM)
$-0.54
EPS (Fwd)
$0.36
ROE
-11.1%
ROA
1.4%
Cash
$274.0M
Total Debt
$4.46B
Free CF
$420.8M
52W Change
43.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
TransAlta Corporation carries $4.46B in total debt against $274.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 16.3x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $420.8M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of -11.1% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 1.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $2.98B (2022) to $2.40B (2025), a 19% decline worth watching.
TAC's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for TransAlta Corporation and its sector.