TransAltaTAC 51 Receivables Turnover is 1.18 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 409 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, TransAlta ranks worse than 65.04% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. TransAlta's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $412 Mil. TransAlta's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $350 Mil.
Hence, TransAlta's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
TransAlta Receivables Turnover Related Terms
TransAlta Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TransAlta's Receivables Turnover 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.
TAC vs CEG, VST, NRG: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, TransAlta's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, TransAlta's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TransAlta's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.18 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #266 out of 409 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is TransAlta's Receivables Turnover too high?
TransAlta's current Receivables Turnover is 1.18. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.76. TransAlta's value of 1.18 is 79.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #266 out of 409 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, TransAlta ranks #266 out of 409 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places TransAlta in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.76. TransAlta's value of 1.18 is 79.5% 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 Receivables Turnover for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 5.76, based on 409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TransAlta's current Receivables Turnover of 1.18 is 79.5% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TransAlta's current Receivables Turnover is 1.18. 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 Receivables Turnover is 1.18 and 79.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 5.76. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.18 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:
Receivables Turnover: 1.18
GF Value™: $6.86 vs. price of $13.69 (99.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#266 of 409)
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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