TAC (TransAlta) Accounts Receivable: $333 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


TAC TransAlta Corp TAC
51 GF Score
Price $13.69
GF Value $6.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is TransAlta Accounts Receivable?

TransAlta TAC 51 Accounts Receivable is $333 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TAC with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. TransAlta's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $333 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.81.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. TransAlta's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.72.

TransAlta Accounts Receivable Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.

TransAlta's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=333.09/411.808*91
=73.81

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), TransAlta's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

TransAlta's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Net-Net Working Capital Per Share
=(Cash And Cash Equivalents+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(199.708+0.75 * 333.09+0.5 * 86.006-5328.717
-686.589-50.292)/297.700
=-18.72

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Be Aware

Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.

If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.

Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.

TransAlta Accounts Receivable Related Terms

TransAlta Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TransAlta's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

TransAlta Accounts Receivable Chart

TransAlta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accounts Receivable
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TransAlta Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TransAlta Accounts Receivable Calculation

Accounts Receivable is money owed to a business by customers and shown on its Balance Sheet as an asset.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Accounts Receivable →
What does a Accounts Receivable of $333 Mil mean?
TransAlta (TAC) has a Accounts Receivable of $333 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors.
Is TransAlta's Accounts Receivable too high?
TransAlta's current Accounts Receivable is $333 Mil. Overall, TransAlta has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TransAlta's Accounts Receivable compare to CEG and VST?
TransAlta's Accounts Receivable of $333 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current Accounts Receivable is $333 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TransAlta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TransAlta (TAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.86, compared to a current price of $13.69 — trading 99.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $333 Mil. TransAlta's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current Accounts Receivable is $333 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is TransAlta (TAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TransAlta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.69 is trading 99.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.86. GuruFocus considers TransAlta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TAC:

  • Accounts Receivable: $333 Mil
  • GF Value™: $6.86 vs. price of $13.69 (99.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

TransAlta Business Description

Address 1100 1st Street SE, TransAlta Place, Suite 1400, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2G 1B1
TransAlta Corp is an independent power producer based in Alberta, Canada. The company operates a diverse electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Western Australia. The company has reportable segments namely, Hydro, Wind & Solar, Gas, Energy Transition segment and Corporate Segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the gas segment.
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