Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. TransAlta's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-121 Mil.
TransAlta's pretax margin was 4.07%.
During the past 13 years, TransAlta's highest Pretax Margin was 26.23%. The lowest was -14.42%. And the median was 2.94%.
TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
TransAlta's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, TransAlta's highest Pretax Margin was 26.23%. The lowest was -14.42%. And the median was 2.94%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
TransAlta Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TransAlta's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, TransAlta's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TransAlta's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $-121 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $-121 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors.
Is TransAlta's Pre-Tax Income too high?
TransAlta's current Pre-Tax Income is $-121 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to CEG and VST?
TransAlta's Pre-Tax Income of $-121 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 Pre-Tax Income for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current Pre-Tax Income is $-121 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 Pre-Tax Income is $-121 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current Pre-Tax Income is $-121 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:
Pre-Tax Income: $-121 Mil
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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