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TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

374.84 USD
-4.13 (-1.09%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
374.84 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

TLN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. TLN has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, TLN is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

TLN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TLN had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

TLN has a Return On Assets of 3.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TLN outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
TLN has a better Return On Equity (15.38%) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of TLN (3.51%) is better than 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 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.
With a Operating Margin value of 10.70%, TLN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 63.64%, TLN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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

TLN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, TLN has less shares outstanding
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.19 indicates that TLN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TLN's Altman-Z score of 3.19 is amongst the best of the industry. TLN outperforms 95.00% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.91, TLN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02 is on the high side and indicates that TLN has dependencies on debt financing.
TLN's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.02 is in line compared 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 3.19
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC8.56%
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's Current ratio of 2.29 is amongst the best of the industry. TLN outperforms 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.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.27% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 76.81 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TLN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say TLN is valued expensively.
TLN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.28.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TLN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TLN is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TLN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 76.81
Fwd PE 18.28
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 70.00% of the companies 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 51.12
EV/EBITDA 31.43
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.
TLN's earnings are expected to grow with 19.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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

TLN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

TALEN ENERGY CORP

NASDAQ:TLN (12/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 374.84 0 (0%)

374.84

-4.13 (-1.09%)

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 Change0.02%
Market Cap17.13B
Revenue(TTM)2.30B
Net Income(TTM)226.00M
Analysts83.64
Price Target449.87 (20.02%)
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)4.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)9.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 76.81
Fwd PE 18.28
P/S 7.45
P/FCF 51.12
P/OCF 39.46
P/B 11.66
P/tB 11.66
EV/EBITDA 31.43
EPS(TTM)4.88
EY1.3%
EPS(NY)20.51
Fwd EY5.47%
FCF(TTM)7.33
FCFY1.96%
OCF(TTM)9.5
OCFY2.53%
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 3.19
F-Score5
WACC8.56%
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.