TransAlta (TSX:TA) Beginning Cash Position: C$205 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:TA TransAlta Corp TSX:TA
56 GF Score
Price C$19.30
GF Value C$9.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is TransAlta Beginning Cash Position?

TransAlta TSX:TA -2.92% 56 Beginning Cash Position is C$205 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:TA with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

TransAlta's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$205 Mil.

TransAlta's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 (C$222 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$211 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (C$211 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (C$205 Mil).

TransAlta's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (C$1,134 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (C$348 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (C$348 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$337 Mil).

TransAlta Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

TransAlta Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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TransAlta Beginning Cash Position Chart

TransAlta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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TransAlta Quarterly Data
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TransAlta Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of C$205 Mil mean?
TransAlta (TSX:TA) has a Beginning Cash Position of C$205 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors.
Is TransAlta's Beginning Cash Position too high?
TransAlta's current Beginning Cash Position is C$205 Mil. Overall, TransAlta has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TransAlta's Beginning Cash Position compare to CEG and VST?
TransAlta's Beginning Cash Position of C$205 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current Beginning Cash Position is C$205 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TransAlta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TransAlta (TSX:TA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.64, compared to a current price of C$19.30 — trading 100.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is C$205 Mil. TransAlta's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TSX:TA), the current Beginning Cash Position is C$205 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is TransAlta (TSX:TA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TransAlta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$19.30 is trading 100.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.64. GuruFocus considers TransAlta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:TA:

  • Beginning Cash Position: C$205 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$9.64 vs. price of C$19.30 (100.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:TA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

TransAlta Business Description

Address 1100 1st Street SE, TransAlta Place, Suite 1400, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2G 1B1
TransAlta Corp is an independent power producer based in Alberta, Canada. The company operates a diverse electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Western Australia. The company has reportable segments namely, Hydro, Wind & Solar, Gas, Energy Transition segment and Corporate Segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the gas segment.
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