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Talen EnergyTLN +2.78%52 EV-to-EBITDA is 33.77 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 12.27. GuruFocus rates TLN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $510.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Talen Energy ranks worse than 85.08% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Talen Energy's enterprise value is $26,001 Mil.
Talen Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $770 Mil. Therefore, Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 33.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TLN'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.43 Med: 12.27 Max: 192.06
Current: 33.77
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Talen Energy was 192.06. The lowest was 6.43. And the median was 12.27.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Talen Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Talen Energy's share price for today is $347.71.
Talen Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-4.360.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Talen Energy EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Talen Energy's current Enterprise Value is $26,001 Mil.
Talen Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $770 Mil.
* 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.
Talen Energy (TLN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 33.77 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Talen Energy. This is 175% above median its historical median of 12.27. Over the past decade, Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.43 to 192.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Talen Energy ranks #308 out of 362 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Talen Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.77 is 175% above median its 10-year median of 12.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.43 to a high of 192.06. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.65. Talen Energy's value of 33.77 is 190% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talen Energy ranks #308 out of 362 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Talen Energy has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to OKLO and NRG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Talen Energy ranks #308 out of 362 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Talen Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.65. Talen Energy's value of 33.77 is 190% above this benchmark. Historically, Talen Energy's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.43 to 192.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.27 vs. the industry median of 11.65, Talen Energy 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 11.65, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Talen Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 33.77 is 190% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Talen Energy. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Talen Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.77, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 12.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talen Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talen Energy (TLN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $510.93, compared to a current price of $347.71 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.77, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 12.27 and 190% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 11.65. Talen Energy's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Talen Energy (TLN), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 33.77 as of Aug. 08, 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 Talen Energy (TLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talen Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $347.71 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $510.93.
GuruFocus considers Talen Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TLN:
EV-to-EBITDA: 33.77 (175% above median its 10-year median of 12.27)
GF Value™: $510.93 vs. price of $347.71 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 190% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#308 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Talen Energy Corp is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company based in the United States. It owns and operates several gigawatts of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2GW of nuclear power and a dispatchable fossil fleet. The company produces and sells electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale U.S. power markets, with its generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, and Montana. Talen's operating segments are: PJM and Others. The PJM segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in electricity generation, marketing activities, and commodity risk and fuel management within the PJM market and is comprised of Susquehanna and Talen's natural gas and coal generation facilities in PJM.
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