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TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:TLN - US87422Q1094 - Common Stock

370.83 USD
+14.83 (+4.17%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 6:56:54 PM
372.04 USD
+1.21 (+0.33%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 6:56:54 PM
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. TLN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. TLN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TLN was profitable.
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.
Of the past 5 years TLN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.71%, TLN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.38%, TLN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.51%, TLN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TLN is above the industry average of 4.09%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (9.83%) than 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.
TLN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TLN is destroying value.
TLN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for TLN is higher compared to a year ago.
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 3.07. This indicates that TLN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.07, TLN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TLN has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.91. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TLN would need 8.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TLN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. TLN outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02 is on the high side and indicates that TLN has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.02, TLN is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 8.91
Altman-Z 3.07
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.57%
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

TLN has a Current Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that TLN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TLN has a better Current ratio (2.29) 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.72. This is amongst the best in 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

The earnings per share for TLN have decreased strongly by -76.75% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.70% in the past 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

Based on estimates for the next years, TLN will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.27% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, TLN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-60.46%
EPS Next 2Y14.78%
EPS Next 3Y19.29%
EPS Next 5Y21.27%
Revenue Next Year18.88%
Revenue Next 2Y43.21%
Revenue Next 3Y30.8%
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 10 20 30 40 50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 75.99, the valuation of TLN can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TLN is on the same level as its industry peers.
TLN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.08, the valuation of TLN can be described as rather expensive.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TLN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, TLN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 75.99
Fwd PE 18.08
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TLN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: TLN is more expensive than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TLN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TLN is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 50.58
EV/EBITDA 30.06
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

TLN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TLN's earnings are expected to grow with 19.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.78%
EPS Next 3Y19.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

TALEN ENERGY CORP

NASDAQ:TLN (1/9/2026, 6:56:54 PM)

After market: 372.04 +1.21 (+0.33%)

370.83

+14.83 (+4.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners105.11%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap16.94B
Revenue(TTM)2.30B
Net Income(TTM)226.00M
Analysts83.64
Price Target449.87 (21.31%)
Short Float %5.07%
Short Ratio2.53
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)0.3%
PT rev (3m)7.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.93%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 75.99
Fwd PE 18.08
P/S 7.37
P/FCF 50.58
P/OCF 39.04
P/B 11.53
P/tB 11.53
EV/EBITDA 30.06
EPS(TTM)4.88
EY1.32%
EPS(NY)20.51
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)7.33
FCFY1.98%
OCF(TTM)9.5
OCFY2.56%
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 3.07
F-Score5
WACC8.57%
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 2Y14.78%
EPS Next 3Y19.29%
EPS Next 5Y21.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.6%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%24.92%
Revenue Next Year18.88%
Revenue Next 2Y43.21%
Revenue Next 3Y30.8%
Revenue Next 5Y17.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.15%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year169.77%
EBIT Next 3Y85.08%
EBIT Next 5Y49.48%
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 3 / 10 to TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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.