TransAlta (TSX:TA) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$5.89 (As of Jun. 2026)

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TSX:TA TransAlta Corp TSX:TA
61 GF Score
Price C$17.74
GF Value C$11.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is TransAlta Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

TransAlta TSX:TA +2.45% 61 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$5.89 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:TA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of C$11.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

TransAlta's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$2.655. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$5.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, TransAlta's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -11.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -8.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -7.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -6.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of TransAlta was 1.10% per year. The lowest was -8.40% per year. And the median was -3.50% per year.

As of today (2026-08-05), TransAlta's current stock price is C$17.74. TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$5.89. TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 3.01.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of TransAlta was 3.85. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.29.


TransAlta  (TSX:TA) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.74/5.89
=3.01

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of TransAlta was 3.85. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.29.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


TransAlta Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


TransAlta Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

TransAlta Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

TransAlta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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TransAlta Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TSX:TA vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


TransAlta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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TransAlta Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, TransAlta's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2.655/133.5265*133.5265
=2.655

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

TransAlta Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.565 101.765 11.238
201612 8.923 101.449 11.744
201703 9.014 102.634 11.727
201706 8.802 103.029 11.408
201709 8.513 103.345 10.999
201712 8.281 103.345 10.699
201803 8.449 105.004 10.744
201806 8.194 105.557 10.365
201809 7.773 105.636 9.825
201812 7.215 105.399 9.140
201903 6.799 106.979 8.486
201906 6.791 107.690 8.420
201909 6.971 107.611 8.650
201912 7.282 107.769 9.022
202003 7.436 107.927 9.200
202006 7.225 108.401 8.900
202009 6.276 108.164 7.748
202012 5.217 108.559 6.417
202103 5.180 110.298 6.271
202106 4.616 111.720 5.517
202109 2.535 112.905 2.998
202112 2.361 113.774 2.771
202203 2.783 117.646 3.159
202206 2.335 120.806 2.581
202209 2.212 120.648 2.448
202212 0.626 120.964 0.691
202303 1.669 122.702 1.816
202306 2.024 124.203 2.176
202309 3.607 125.230 3.846
202312 1.939 125.072 2.070
202403 2.849 126.258 3.013
202406 2.848 127.522 2.982
202409 2.921 127.285 3.064
202412 2.703 127.364 2.834
202503 2.664 129.181 2.754
202506 2.149 129.892 2.209
202509 1.995 130.287 2.045
202512 1.540 130.366 1.577
202603 1.562 132.262 1.577
202606 2.655 133.527 2.655

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$5.89 mean?
TransAlta (TSX:TA) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$5.89 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors.
Is TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
TransAlta's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$5.89. Overall, TransAlta has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to CEG and VST?
TransAlta's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$5.89 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$5.89. 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$11.16, compared to a current price of C$17.74 — trading 59% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$5.89. TransAlta's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TSX:TA), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$5.89 as of Jun. 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$17.74 is trading 59% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$11.16. GuruFocus considers TransAlta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:TA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$5.89
  • GF Value™: C$11.16 vs. price of C$17.74 (59% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 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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