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TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

372.25 USD
+0.53 (+0.14%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:18:38 PM
372.25 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:18:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to TLN. TLN was compared to 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 quite expensive at the moment. 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 2015 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.
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.
TLN's Return On Invested Capital of 3.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TLN outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
TLN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.50%. This 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 2015 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.83%, TLN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of TLN (10.70%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
TLN's Gross Margin of 63.64% is fine compared to the rest 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 2015 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.
TLN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
TLN Yearly Shares OutstandingTLN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
TLN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTLN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.17 indicates that TLN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.17, TLN belongs to the top 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TLN (8.91) is better than 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.
TLN has a Debt to Equity ratio (2.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 8.91
Altman-Z 3.17
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.54%
TLN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTLN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

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 Current ratio of 2.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. TLN outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.72 indicates that TLN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.72, TLN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 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

TLN is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.27% 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-61.57%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y18.84%
EPS Next 5Y21.27%
Revenue Next Year16.79%
Revenue Next 2Y42.44%
Revenue Next 3Y30.77%
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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 76.28, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TLN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TLN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, TLN is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.32, TLN is valued on the expensive side.
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 23.84, TLN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 76.28
Fwd PE 18.32
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 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TLN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 50.77
EV/EBITDA 31.25
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as TLN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y18.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

TALEN ENERGY CORP

NASDAQ:TLN (12/19/2025, 8:18:38 PM)

After market: 372.25 0 (0%)

372.25

+0.53 (+0.14%)

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 Owners104.44%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap17.01B
Revenue(TTM)2.30B
Net Income(TTM)226.00M
Analysts83.64
Price Target449.1 (20.64%)
Short Float %4.93%
Short Ratio2.52
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)3.41%
PT rev (3m)7.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 76.28
Fwd PE 18.32
P/S 7.4
P/FCF 50.77
P/OCF 39.19
P/B 11.58
P/tB 11.58
EV/EBITDA 31.25
EPS(TTM)4.88
EY1.31%
EPS(NY)20.32
Fwd EY5.46%
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 3.17
F-Score5
WACC8.54%
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-61.57%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y18.84%
EPS Next 5Y21.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.6%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%24.92%
Revenue Next Year16.79%
Revenue Next 2Y42.44%
Revenue Next 3Y30.77%
Revenue Next 5Y17.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.15%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year169.63%
EBIT Next 3Y85.38%
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.


What is the valuation status of TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) stock?

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


What is the profitability of TLN stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) is 76.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.58.


Can you provide the financial health for TLN stock?

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