TransAlta (TAC) | Stock Overview & Key Data
TransAlta Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $11.94
High: $12.19
on August 8, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $7.82
High: $14.64
on April 7, 2025
on December 18, 2024
All-Time High: $37.84 on July 21, 2008
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$3.6B
EPS
-0.39
P/E Ratio (TTM)
1,227.00
Forward P/E
38.97
P/B Ratio
5.62
PEG Ratio
38.97
Div. Yield
0.70%
ROE
-7.23%
Beta
0.550
Debt to Equity
271.26
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
77.14%
Operating Margin
20.00%
Profit Margin
-4.59%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
1.56%
Return on Equity (TTM)
-7.23%
EBITDA
$798.0M
Net Income (TTM)
$-121.4M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$6.13
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
-25.60%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
-25.60%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$0.08
Current Dividend Yield
0.70%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.47%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$0.13
3-Year Total Dividends
$0.40
Ex-Dividend Date
November 29, 2024
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TransAlta TAC | 3.59B Mid-cap | -2.34% | 15.93% | 41.95% | 12.37% | -14.20% | 50.06% | 21.41% | 89.34% |
| Vistra VST | 68.59B Large-cap | -2.85% | 6.28% | 43.44% | 20.03% | 35.05% | 157.02% | 680.99% | 961.00% |
| Nrg Energy NRG | 30.61B Large-cap | -9.00% | 0.84% | 26.76% | 45.03% | 64.46% | 89.99% | 266.07% | 336.58% |
| TALEN ENERGY TLNE | 6.39B Mid-cap | -0.88% | 35.04% | 63.89% | 57.28% | 76.54% | 203.24% | 705.76% | 705.76% |
| Kenon Holdings KEN | 2.24B Mid-cap | -8.14% | -3.37% | 38.17% | 33.57% | 33.28% | 74.53% | -10.03% | 104.62% |
| Talen Energy TLN | 17.12B Large-cap | -0.88% | 35.04% | 63.89% | 57.28% | 76.54% | 203.24% | 214.88% | 214.88% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.28%
Institutional Ownership
79.42%
Shares Short
9M
Short Ratio
7.31
Short % of Shares Outstanding
2.99%
Average 10-Day Volume
1M
Average 90-Day Volume
1M
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TAC's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, TransAlta reached a high of $14.64 (on December 18, 2024) and a low of $7.82 (on April 7, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for TAC?
- Curious about TransAlta's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 3.59B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 1,227.00, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 38.97.
- Does TAC pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, TransAlta is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 0.70%, and the company has paid an average of $0.13 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are TransAlta's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at TransAlta, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Vistra
VST68.59B Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers 157.02% 680.99% Nrg Energy
NRG30.61B Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers 89.99% 266.07% TALEN ENERGY
TLNE6.39B Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers 203.24% 705.76% Kenon Holdings
KEN2.24B Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers 74.53% -10.03% Talen Energy
TLN17.12B Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers 203.24% 214.88% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for TransAlta Corporation? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of TransAlta's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is -7.23%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 271.26, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 77.14%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for TAC?
- Looking at TransAlta's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $2B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by -25.60%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -25.60%.
- How much of TAC stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns TransAlta stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.28% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 79.42%.
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