TransAltaTAC 51 Days Payable is 233.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 188.21. 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 390 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, TransAlta ranks better than 77.95% on this metric.
TransAlta's average Accounts Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $381 Mil. TransAlta's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $149 Mil.
Hence, TransAlta's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 233.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for TransAlta's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
TAC'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 141.57 Med: 188.21 Max: 286.67
Current: 235.92
During the past 13 years, TransAlta's highest Days Payable was 286.67. The lowest was 141.57. And the median was 188.21.
TransAlta's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (192.34) to Mar. 2026 (233.72).
It may suggest that TransAltadelayed paying its suppliers.
TransAlta Days Payable Related Terms
TransAlta Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TransAlta's Days Payable 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 Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, TransAlta's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TransAlta's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
TransAlta's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Days Payable of 233.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 188.21. Over the past decade, TransAlta's Days Payable has ranged from 141.57 to 286.67. According to the industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #86 out of 390 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is TransAlta's Days Payable too high?
TransAlta's current Days Payable of 233.72 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 188.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 141.57 to a high of 286.67. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Payable is 79.64. TransAlta's value of 233.72 is 193.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #86 out of 390 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 Days Payable compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #86 out of 390 companies for Days Payable. This places TransAlta in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 79.64. TransAlta's value of 233.72 is 193.5% above this benchmark. Historically, TransAlta's own Days Payable has ranged from 141.57 to 286.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 188.21 vs. the industry median of 79.64, TransAlta has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 79.64, based on 390 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TransAlta's current Days Payable of 233.72 is 193.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Payable is 79.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TransAlta's current Days Payable is 233.72, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 188.21. 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 Days Payable is 233.72, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 188.21 and 193.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 79.64. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current Days Payable is 233.72 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:
Days Payable: 233.72 (24% above median its 10-year median of 188.21)
GF Value™: $6.86 vs. price of $13.69 (99.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 193.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#86 of 390)
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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