TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:TLN • US87422Q1094

371.815 USD
-10.44 (-2.73%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 11:12 AM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall TLN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated TLN against 20 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of TLN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TLN has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • TLN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • TLN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TLN reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • TLN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
TLN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTLN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of TLN (3.71%) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of TLN (15.38%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
  • TLN has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: TLN outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TLN is above the industry average of 3.99%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.71%
ROE 15.38%
ROIC 3.51%
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
TLN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTLN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200

1.3 Margins

  • TLN's Profit Margin of 9.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TLN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • TLN has a Operating Margin (10.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • TLN has a Gross Margin of 63.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: TLN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TLN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.7%
PM (TTM) 9.83%
GM 63.64%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y105.35%
GM growth 5YN/A
TLN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTLN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • TLN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for TLN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, TLN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
TLN Yearly Shares OutstandingTLN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
TLN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTLN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • TLN has an Altman-Z score of 3.23. This indicates that TLN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • TLN has a Altman-Z score of 3.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. TLN outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of TLN is 8.91, which is on the high side as it means it would take TLN, 8.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.91, TLN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TLN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • TLN's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TLN outperforms 55.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 8.91
Altman-Z 3.23
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.48%
TLN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTLN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.29 indicates that TLN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of TLN (2.29) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • TLN has a Quick Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that TLN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • TLN's Quick ratio of 1.72 is amongst the best of the industry. TLN outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.29
Quick Ratio 1.72
TLN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTLN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • TLN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -76.75%.
  • Looking at the last year, TLN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.70% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, TLN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-76.75%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%34.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.6%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%24.92%

3.2 Future

  • TLN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.56% yearly.
  • TLN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y-60.46%
EPS Next 2Y18.02%
EPS Next 3Y21.02%
EPS Next 5Y20.56%
Revenue Next Year21.72%
Revenue Next 2Y42.84%
Revenue Next 3Y33.67%
Revenue Next 5Y17.08%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
TLN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTLN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
TLN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTLN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 76.19 indicates a quite expensive valuation of TLN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TLN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • TLN is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • TLN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.15.
  • TLN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TLN is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TLN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.02.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 76.19
Fwd PE 17.15
TLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, TLN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • TLN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. TLN is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 50.71
EV/EBITDA 31.98
TLN Per share dataTLN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of TLN may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • TLN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.02%
EPS Next 3Y21.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for TLN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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TALEN ENERGY CORP

NASDAQ:TLN (2/23/2026, 11:12:35 AM)

371.815

-10.44 (-2.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners105.11%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap16.99B
Revenue(TTM)2.30B
Net Income(TTM)226.00M
Analysts83.64
Price Target463.48 (24.65%)
Short Float %5.83%
Short Ratio2.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)481.47%
Min EPS beat(2)37.85%
Max EPS beat(2)925.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)573.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-343.93%
Max EPS beat(4)1676.54%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)32.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)21.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)43.57%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-23.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)43.57%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.95%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)2.76%
PT rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.94%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 76.19
Fwd PE 17.15
P/S 7.39
P/FCF 50.71
P/OCF 39.14
P/B 11.56
P/tB 11.56
EV/EBITDA 31.98
EPS(TTM)4.88
EY1.31%
EPS(NY)21.68
Fwd EY5.83%
FCF(TTM)7.33
FCFY1.97%
OCF(TTM)9.5
OCFY2.55%
SpS50.32
BVpS32.15
TBVpS32.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number59.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.71%
ROE 15.38%
ROCE 4.36%
ROIC 3.51%
ROICexc 3.85%
ROICexgc 3.85%
OM 10.7%
PM (TTM) 9.83%
GM 63.64%
FCFM 14.57%
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)6.5%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.09%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)7.14%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.64%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y105.35%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 8.91
Debt/EBITDA 4.76
Cap/Depr 26.19%
Cap/Sales 4.31%
Interest Coverage 1.03
Cash Conversion 69.55%
Profit Quality 148.23%
Current Ratio 2.29
Quick Ratio 1.72
Altman-Z 3.23
F-Score5
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)36.27%
Cap/Depr(5y)30.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-76.75%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%34.49%
EPS Next Y-60.46%
EPS Next 2Y18.02%
EPS Next 3Y21.02%
EPS Next 5Y20.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.6%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%24.92%
Revenue Next Year21.72%
Revenue Next 2Y42.84%
Revenue Next 3Y33.67%
Revenue Next 5Y17.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.15%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year171.23%
EBIT Next 3Y88.06%
EBIT Next 5Y50.59%
FCF growth 1Y12.79%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-28.15%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

TALEN ENERGY CORP / TLN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for TLN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to TLN.


Can you provide the valuation status for TALEN ENERGY CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for TALEN ENERGY CORP?

TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for TLN stock?

The financial health rating of TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) is 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) is expected to decline by -60.46% in the next year.