TransAltaTAC 51 Buyback Yield % is 0.34 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 1.54. 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. Among 121 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, TransAlta ranks better than 76.03% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for TransAlta's Buyback Yield % 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.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, TransAlta's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
TransAlta Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, TransAlta's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TransAlta's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (TAC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.34 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #29 out of 121 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is TransAlta's Buyback Yield % too high?
TransAlta's current Buyback Yield % of 0.34 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.54. Based on the distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #29 out of 121 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Buyback Yield % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #29 out of 121 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places TransAlta in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current Buyback Yield % is 0.34, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 1.54. 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 Buyback Yield % is 0.34, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.54. 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 Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.34 as of Jun. 24, 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:
Buyback Yield %: 0.34 (78% below median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: $6.86 vs. price of $13.69 (99.6% above fair value)
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 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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