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TransAltaTAC +3.91%57 Days Sales Outstanding is 102.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 79.59. GuruFocus rates TAC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, TransAlta ranks worse than 65.13% on this metric.
TransAlta's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $396 Mil. TransAlta's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $352 Mil.
Hence, TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 102.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
TAC'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.2 Med: 79.59 Max: 104.68
Current: 89.69
During the past 13 years, TransAlta's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 104.68. The lowest was 66.20. And the median was 79.59.
TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
TransAlta Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
TransAlta Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
TAC vs CEG, VST, NRG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 102.72 mean?
TransAlta (TAC) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 102.72 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 79.59. Over the past decade, TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 66.20 to 104.68. According to the industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #269 out of 413 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
TransAlta's current Days Sales Outstanding of 102.72 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 79.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.20 to a high of 104.68. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.64. TransAlta's value of 102.72 is 58.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #269 out of 413 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TransAlta has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #269 out of 413 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places TransAlta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.64. TransAlta's value of 102.72 is 58.9% above this benchmark. Historically, TransAlta's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 66.20 to 104.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.59 vs. the industry median of 64.64, TransAlta has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 64.64, based on 413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TransAlta's current Days Sales Outstanding of 102.72 is 58.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 64.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TransAlta's current Days Sales Outstanding is 102.72, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 79.59. 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 (TAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.32, compared to a current price of $11.95 — trading 43.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 102.72, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 79.59 and 58.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 64.64. TransAlta's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 102.72 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 (TAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TransAlta stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.95 is trading 43.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.32.
GuruFocus considers TransAlta to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TAC:
Days Sales Outstanding: 102.72 (29% above median its 10-year median of 79.59)
GF Value™: $8.32 vs. price of $11.95 (43.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#269 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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