TransAlta (TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD) OCF Margin %: 21.77% (As of Mar. 2026) — 32% Below Median


TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD TransAlta Corp TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD
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What is TransAlta OCF Margin %?

TransAlta TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD 55 OCF Margin % is 21.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 32.23. GuruFocus rates TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, TransAlta ranks better than 64.35% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. TransAlta's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$123.00 Mil. TransAlta's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$565.00 Mil. Therefore, TransAlta's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.77%.

As of today, TransAlta's current OCF Yield % is 12.36%.

The historical rank and industry rank for TransAlta's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of TransAlta was 43.64%. The lowest was 26.86%. And the median was 32.23%.

TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 21.76
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

TransAlta OCF Margin % Related Terms

TransAlta OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TransAlta's OCF Margin % 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.

TransAlta OCF Margin % Chart

TransAlta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
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TransAlta Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % 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 0.92 36.26 40.81 38.56 21.77
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TransAlta OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

TransAlta's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=646/2405
=26.86 %

TransAlta's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=123/565
=21.77 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 21.77% mean?
TransAlta (TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD) has a OCF Margin % of 21.77% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 32.23. Over the past decade, TransAlta's OCF Margin % has ranged from 26.86 to 43.64. According to the industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #149 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is TransAlta's OCF Margin % too high?
TransAlta's current OCF Margin % of 21.77% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 32.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.86 to a high of 43.64. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median OCF Margin % is 21.76. TransAlta's value of 21.77% is 0% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #149 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TransAlta has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TransAlta's OCF Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #149 out of 418 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts TransAlta in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 21.76. TransAlta's value of 21.77% is 0% above this benchmark. Historically, TransAlta's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 26.86 to 43.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.23 vs. the industry median of 21.76, 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 OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 21.76, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TransAlta's current OCF Margin % of 21.77% is 0% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median OCF Margin % is 21.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TransAlta's current OCF Margin % is 21.77%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 32.23. 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?
TransAlta (TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD) has a current OCF Margin % of 21.77%. The current OCF Margin % is 21.77%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 32.23 and 0% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 21.76. TransAlta's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TSX:TA.PR.F.PFD), the current OCF Margin % is 21.77% as of Mar. 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.

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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