TransAltaTAC 51 EBIT per Share is $0.23 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. Among 338 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, TransAlta ranks worse than 93.79% on this metric.
TransAlta's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.21.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.23.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of TransAlta was -88.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -49.30% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for TransAlta's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
TAC'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.9 Med: -7.2 Max: 106.9
Current: -49.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of TransAlta was 106.90% per year. The lowest was -60.90% per year. And the median was -7.20% per year.
TransAlta's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $63 Mil.
TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
TransAlta EBIT per Share Related Terms
TransAlta EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TransAlta's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.23
* 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 EBIT per Share of $0.23 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #317 out of 338 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is TransAlta's EBIT per Share too high?
TransAlta's current EBIT per Share is $0.23. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EBIT per Share is 0.60. TransAlta's value of $0.23 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #317 out of 338 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 EBIT per Share compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #317 out of 338 companies for EBIT per Share. This places TransAlta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 0.60. TransAlta's value of $0.23 is 61.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EBIT per Share among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.60, based on 338 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TransAlta's current EBIT per Share of $0.23 is 61.7% below 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EBIT per Share is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TransAlta's current EBIT per Share is $0.23. 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 EBIT per Share is $0.23 and 61.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.60. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current EBIT per Share is $0.23 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:
EBIT per Share: $0.23
GF Value™: $6.86 vs. price of $13.69 (99.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#317 of 338)
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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