TLN (Talen Energy) EV-to-EBITDA: 28.16 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 135% Above Median

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TLN Talen Energy Corp TLN
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Price $360.32
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What is Talen Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

Talen Energy TLN -3.24% 33 EV-to-EBITDA is 28.16 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 11.98. GuruFocus rates TLN with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 358 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Talen Energy ranks worse than 82.4% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Talen Energy's enterprise value is $23,003 Mil. Talen Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $817 Mil. Therefore, Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 28.16.

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: 11.98   Max: 192.06
Current: 28.16

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 11.98.

TLN's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
82.4% of 358 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 11.375 vs TLN: 28.16

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.

As of today (2026-07-20), Talen Energy's stock price is $360.32. Talen Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.860. Therefore, Talen Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Talen Energy  (NAS:TLN) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=360.32/-0.860
=At Loss

Talen Energy's share price for today is $360.32.
Talen Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.860.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Talen Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Talen Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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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.

Talen Energy EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Talen Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Talen Energy Quarterly Data
Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec21 Dec22 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.94 23.10 26.74 45.41 24.81

TLN vs OKLO, NRG, KEN: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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.


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Talen Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=23003.492/817
=28.16

Talen Energy's current Enterprise Value is $23,003 Mil.
Talen Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $817 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.16 mean?
Talen Energy (TLN) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 28.16 as of Jul. 20, 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 135% above median its historical median of 11.98. 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 #295 out of 358 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Talen Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Talen Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.16 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 11.98. 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 11.38. Talen Energy's value of 28.16 is 147.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talen Energy ranks #295 out of 358 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 33/100, 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 #295 out of 358 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Talen Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.38. Talen Energy's value of 28.16 is 147.6% 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 11.98 vs. the industry median of 11.38, 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 11.38, based on 358 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 28.16 is 147.6% 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 11.38 — 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 28.16, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 11.98. 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?
Talen Energy (TLN) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 28.16. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 28.16, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 11.98 and 147.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 11.38. Talen Energy's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 6 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 28.16 as of Jul. 20, 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.

Talen Energy Business Description

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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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