TAC (TransAlta) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.40% (As of Jun. 2026)

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TAC TransAlta Corp TAC
58 GF Score
Price $12.22
GF Value $8.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is TransAlta 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

TransAlta TAC +0.95% 58 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TAC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

TransAlta's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.60.

During the past 12 months, TransAlta's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -18.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of TransAlta was 57.10% per year. The lowest was -41.90% per year. And the median was -2.10% per year.

TransAlta  (NYSE:TAC) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.

TransAlta 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms

TAC vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, TransAlta's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, TransAlta's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where TransAlta's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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TransAlta 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% mean?
TransAlta (TAC) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for TransAlta and its competitors.
Is TransAlta's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
TransAlta's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40%. Overall, TransAlta has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TransAlta's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CEG and VST?
TransAlta's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 5.40% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40%. 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 $8.49, compared to a current price of $12.22 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40%. TransAlta's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.40% 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 $12.22 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.49. GuruFocus considers TransAlta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TAC:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 5.40%
  • GF Value™: $8.49 vs. price of $12.22 (43.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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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