TransAlta Corporation

TransAlta Corporation

20.97
CAD
-0.03
(-0.14%)
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Important Dates

TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

Earnings Date11/3/2026

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B maintains a current ratio of 0.84, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 229.26, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 2.97 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.84
Quick Ratio0.57
Debt / Equity229.26
Debt / EBITDA5.50
Interest Coverage2.97

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -10.30, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on invested capital (ROIC) is negative at -14.16, so the business is destroying capital rather than earning a return above its cost of capital. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -0.26, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is negative at -13.59, pointing to unprofitable operations over the period. The company generates approximately 1.72M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,313.75, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 6.27 indicates how many times TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)-10.30
Return on Assets (ROA)-0.26
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)-14.16
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)-13.59
Revenue Per Employee1.72M
Employee Count1,313.75
Inventory Turnover6.27

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B recorded 33.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 412.50, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 8.00M, leaving -23.00M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax33.00M
Effective Tax Rate412.50

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B's stock has gained approximately 13.05% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 20.93, while the 200-day moving average is 20.38.

52-Week Price Change13.05%
50-Day Moving Average20.93
200-Day Moving Average20.38

Income Statement

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These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. EBITDA reached 771.00M, while operating income came in at 189.00M.

Revenue2.27B
Gross Profit1.45B
Operating Income189.00M
Pretax Income8.00M
Net Income-23.00M
EBITDA771.00M
EBIT278.00M

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B holds 302.00M in cash and equivalents against 4.24B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 3.94B. Total book value stands at 839.00M, with working capital of -264.00M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents302.00M
Total Debt4.24B
Net Debt3.94B
Equity (Book Value)839.00M
Working Capital-264.00M

Cash Flow

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TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B produced 667.00M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow667.00M
Capital Expenditures-224.00M
Free Cash Flow443.00M

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, TransAlta Corporation Cum First Pfd Shs Series B posted a gross margin of 63.90, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.34 and net profit margin of -1.02 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin63.90
Operating Margin8.34
Pretax Margin0.35
Profit Margin-1.02
EBITDA Margin34.02

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. The dividend payout ratio of -96.25 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth.

Payout Ratio-96.25