TransAlta Corp

TransAlta Corp (TAC) Stock Analysis

$12.850

+0.193 (+1.50%)At close

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High
13.030
Open
12.730
VWAP
12.84
Volume
1.28M
Mkt Cap
2.13B
Low
12.640
Amount
16.48M
EV/EBITDA, TTM
6.15

TransAlta Corporation owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. It provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses, and utility customers with affordable, energy-efficient, and reliable power. Its portfolio includes hydro, wind, solar, battery storage, natural gas, and thermal power. Its segments include Hydro, Wind & Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, Energy Marketing, and Corporate. It has over 88 energy assets in the portfolio. It has a diversified fleet of hydro, wind, solar, natural gas, and cogeneration generates over 9,000 megawatts of electricity. It delivers renewable energy solutions for large-scale commercial partners, including technology companies. It operates a fleet of electrical power generation assets, including Antrim Wind Project, Lakeswind Facility, Old Town Wind Project, White Rock East Project, Mass Solar Project, Fortescue River Gas Pipeline, and others.

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AI analysis of TransAlta Corp (TAC)

Buy

TransAlta Corp is a good buy right now due to its recent positive earnings performance, with an adjusted EPS of C$0.18 exceeding estimates by C$0.16, and a strong gross margin of 58.38% in Q2 2026. The stock has shown a 5-day change of +6.32%, indicating upward momentum. However, the main risk lies in its high debt-to-equity ratio of 229.26%, which could impact financial stability if not managed carefully.

Analyst Ratings (4)

+35.25% upside
Hold
0 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Current: 12.85
Low
12.96
Average
17.38
High
19.44

BMO Capital

2026-08-03

Price Target

$24

Outperform

CIBC

2026-07-20

Price Target

$26

Outperformer

CIBC

2026-07-17

Price Target

$26

Outperformer

TD Securities

2026-05-07

Price Target

$26

Buy

BMO Capital

2026-05-07

Price Target

$25

Outperform

Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for TransAlta Corp (TAC) is 26.60, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 44.90.

Forward P/E

Fair
5Y Average P/E
44.90
Current P/E
26.60
Overvalued
126.27
Undervalued
-36.46

Forward EV/EBITDA

Fair
5Y Average EV/EBITDA
7.34
Current EV/EBITDA
6.15
Overvalued
9.24
Undervalued
5.44

Forward P/S

Fair
5Y Average P/S
1.58
Current P/S
1.72
Overvalued
2.03
Undervalued
1.12

Events Timeline

2026-06-03 (ET)

16:40:00

TransAlta Acquires Mountain Peak Power Projects from Blackstone

2026-05-06 (ET)

09:50:00

Company Reaffirms 2026 Outlook, CEO Says Assets Perform Well

09:40:00

Company Reports Q1 Revenue of C$565M

2026-04-20 (ET)

07:20:00

TransAlta Appoints Mike Politeski as CFO

2026-03-17 (ET)

16:40:00

TransAlta Subsidiary Receives Order from U.S. Department of Energy

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TAC FAQ — answered by Alphio AI

TransAlta Corporation owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. It provides municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses, and utility customers with affordable, energy-efficient, and reliable power. Its portfolio includes hydro, wind, solar, battery storage, natural gas, and thermal power. Its segments include Hydro, Wind & Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, Energy Marketing, and Corporate. It has over 88 energy assets in the portfolio. It has a diversified fleet of hydro, wind, solar, natural gas, and cogeneration generates over 9,000 megawatts of electricity. It delivers renewable energy solutions for large-scale commercial partners, including technology companies. It operates a fleet of electrical power generation assets, including Antrim Wind Project, Lakeswind Facility, Old Town Wind Project, White Rock East Project, Mass Solar Project, Fortescue River Gas Pipeline, and others. It operates in the Utilities sector (ELECTRIC SERVICES industry).

TransAlta Corp is a good buy right now due to its recent positive earnings performance, with an adjusted EPS of C$0.18 exceeding estimates by C$0.16, and a strong gross margin of 58.38% in Q2 2026. The stock has shown a 5-day change of +6.32%, indicating upward momentum. However, the main risk lies in its high debt-to-equity ratio of 229.26%, which could impact financial stability if not managed carefully.

4 analysts cover TAC: 0 rate it Buy, 4 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 17.38.

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