TransAlta (STU:TZ1) Interest Expense: €-163 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is TransAlta Interest Expense?

TransAlta STU:TZ1 55 Interest Expense is €-163 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:TZ1 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. TransAlta's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -40 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-163 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. TransAlta's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 46 Mil. TransAlta's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -40 Mil. TransAlta's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

TransAlta (STU:TZ1) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

TransAlta's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-40 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €46 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,224 Mil.

TransAlta's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	46.024	/	-39.719
	=	1.16

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. TransAlta Corps earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

TransAlta Interest Expense Historical Data

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TransAlta Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-163 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of €-163 Mil mean?

TransAlta (STU:TZ1) has a Interest Expense of €-163 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors.

Is TransAlta's Interest Expense too high?

TransAlta's current Interest Expense is €-163 Mil. Overall, TransAlta has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does TransAlta's Interest Expense compare to CEG and VST?

TransAlta's Interest Expense of €-163 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current Interest Expense is €-163 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 (STU:TZ1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.22, compared to a current price of €12.40 — trading 99.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-163 Mil. TransAlta's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (STU:TZ1), the current Interest Expense is €-163 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 (STU:TZ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TransAlta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.40 is trading 99.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.22. GuruFocus considers TransAlta to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TZ1:

Interest Expense: €-163 Mil
GF Value™: €6.22 vs. price of €12.40 (99.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TZ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

TransAlta Business Description

Industry Utilities Utilities - Independent Power Producers

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Address 1100 1st Street SE, TransAlta Place, Suite 1400, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2G 1B1

Website https://www.transalta.com

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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