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TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

354.24 USD
-13.69 (-3.72%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:00:00 PM
354.24 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:00:00 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 an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
In multiple years TLN reported negative net income over the last 5 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 2015 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.
TLN has a Return On Equity of 15.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TLN outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
TLN has a better Return On Invested Capital (3.51%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TLN is in line with the industry average of 4.56%.
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 9.83%, TLN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 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.
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 3.15 indicates that TLN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TLN has a Altman-Z score of 3.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. TLN outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (8.91) 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 of 2.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TLN outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 8.91
Altman-Z 3.15
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.51%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.29 indicates that TLN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TLN has a Current ratio of 2.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. TLN outperforms 85.00% 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 2015 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

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-63.85%
EPS Next 2Y16.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.29%
EPS Next 5Y21.27%
Revenue Next Year17.34%
Revenue Next 2Y42.37%
Revenue Next 3Y29.57%
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 72.59, the valuation of TLN can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as TLN.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. TLN is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.80, the valuation of TLN can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TLN indicates a rather cheap valuation: TLN is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TLN to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.10), we can say TLN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.59
Fwd PE 16.8
TLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTLN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 200 400 600

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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TLN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.31
EV/EBITDA 30.93
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 17.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for TLN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

TALEN ENERGY CORP

NASDAQ:TLN (12/5/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 354.24 0 (0%)

354.24

-13.69 (-3.72%)

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 Change0.17%
Market Cap16.19B
Revenue(TTM)2.30B
Net Income(TTM)226.00M
Analysts83.64
Price Target449.1 (26.78%)
Short Float %5.46%
Short Ratio2.96
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)7.6%
PT rev (3m)11.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-31.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-20.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.59
Fwd PE 16.8
P/S 7.04
P/FCF 48.31
P/OCF 37.29
P/B 11.02
P/tB 11.02
EV/EBITDA 30.93
EPS(TTM)4.88
EY1.38%
EPS(NY)21.08
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)7.33
FCFY2.07%
OCF(TTM)9.5
OCFY2.68%
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 3.15
F-Score5
WACC8.51%
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-63.85%
EPS Next 2Y16.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.29%
EPS Next 5Y21.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.7%
Revenue growth 3Y31.6%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%24.92%
Revenue Next Year17.34%
Revenue Next 2Y42.37%
Revenue Next 3Y29.57%
Revenue Next 5Y17.08%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.15%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year185.32%
EBIT Next 3Y83.66%
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 72.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.02.


Can you provide the financial health for TLN stock?

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