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Talen EnergyTLN -3.02%33 EV-to-OCF is 19.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 48.78. GuruFocus rates TLN with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Talen Energy ranks worse than 76.73% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Talen Energy's Enterprise Value is $20,894 Mil.
Talen Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,046 Mil. Therefore, Talen Energy's EV-to-OCF for today is 19.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Talen Energy's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
TLN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.98 Med: 48.78 Max: 566.53
Current: 19.98
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Talen Energy was 566.53. The lowest was 8.98. And the median was 48.78.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $316.19.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Talen Energy EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Talen Energy EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Talen Energy's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Talen Energy's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Talen Energy's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Talen Energy's current Enterprise Value is $20,894 Mil.
Talen Energy's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $1,046 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-OCF of 19.98 as of Jul. 30, 2026. This is 59% below median its historical median of 48.78. Over the past decade, Talen Energy's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.98 to 566.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Talen Energy ranks #343 out of 447 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Talen Energy's EV-to-OCF too high?
Talen Energy's current EV-to-OCF of 19.98 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 48.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.98 to a high of 566.53. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.72. Talen Energy's value of 19.98 is 105.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talen Energy ranks #343 out of 447 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-OCF compare to OKLO and NRG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Talen Energy ranks #343 out of 447 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Talen Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.72. Talen Energy's value of 19.98 is 105.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Talen Energy's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 8.98 to 566.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.78 vs. the industry median of 9.72, 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-OCF for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 9.72, based on 447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Talen Energy's current EV-to-OCF of 19.98 is 105.6% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Talen Energy's current EV-to-OCF is 19.98, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 48.78. 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-OCF of 19.98. The current EV-to-OCF is 19.98, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 48.78 and 105.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 9.72. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Talen Energy (TLN), the current EV-to-OCF is 19.98 as of Jul. 30, 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 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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