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TALEN ENERGY CORP (TLN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

365.96 USD
-3.14 (-0.85%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:02:44 PM
369 USD
+3.04 (+0.83%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:02:44 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
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

TLN's Return On Assets of 3.71% is amongst the best of 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.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 3.51%, TLN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
TLN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.50%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.55%.
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.
TLN's Operating Margin of 10.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TLN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of TLN (63.64%) is better than 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, TLN has less shares outstanding
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

TLN has an Altman-Z score of 3.13. This indicates that TLN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of TLN (3.13) is better than 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.
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.
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 3.13
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC8.45%
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 better Current ratio (2.29) than 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 better Quick ratio (1.72) than 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%.
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 20.64% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-63.85%
EPS Next 2Y16.37%
EPS Next 3Y17.29%
EPS Next 5Y20.64%
Revenue Next Year17.34%
Revenue Next 2Y42.37%
Revenue Next 3Y29.57%
Revenue Next 5Y17.84%

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 74.99, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TLN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as TLN.
TLN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.36 indicates a rather expensive valuation of TLN.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. TLN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 74.99
Fwd PE 17.36
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

TLN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. TLN is more expensive than 65.00% 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 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 49.91
EV/EBITDA 30.78
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 17.29% in the coming years.
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

TLN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

TALEN ENERGY CORP

NASDAQ:TLN (11/21/2025, 8:02:44 PM)

After market: 369 +3.04 (+0.83%)

365.96

-3.14 (-0.85%)

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 Owners100.63%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change72.9%
Market Cap16.72B
Revenue(TTM)2.30B
Net Income(TTM)226.00M
Analysts83.64
Price Target448.53 (22.56%)
Short Float %5.63%
Short Ratio3.02
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)2.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.05%
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 74.99
Fwd PE 17.36
P/S 7.27
P/FCF 49.91
P/OCF 38.53
P/B 11.38
P/tB 11.38
EV/EBITDA 30.78
EPS(TTM)4.88
EY1.33%
EPS(NY)21.08
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)7.33
FCFY2%
OCF(TTM)9.5
OCFY2.6%
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 3.13
F-Score5
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC0.42
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 5Y20.64%
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 5Y17.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.15%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year185.32%
EBIT Next 3Y83.66%
EBIT Next 5Y49.7%
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 74.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.38.


Can you provide the financial health for TLN stock?

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