TAC (TransAlta) Tax Provision: $-12 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TAC TransAlta Corp TAC
51 GF Score
Price $13.69
GF Value $6.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is TransAlta Tax Provision?

TransAlta TAC 51 Tax Provision is $-12 Mil 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.

TransAlta's tax provision for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-12 Mil.

TransAlta Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TransAlta's Tax Provision 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.

TransAlta Tax Provision Chart

TransAlta Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Provision
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TransAlta Quarterly Data
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TransAlta Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision 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 $-12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of $-12 Mil mean?
TransAlta (TAC) has a Tax Provision of $-12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors.
Is TransAlta's Tax Provision too high?
TransAlta's current Tax Provision is $-12 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 Tax Provision compare to CEG and VST?
TransAlta's Tax Provision of $-12 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 Tax Provision for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current Tax Provision is $-12 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 Tax Provision is $-12 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 Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current Tax Provision is $-12 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:

  • Tax Provision: $-12 Mil
  • GF Value™: $6.86 vs. price of $13.69 (99.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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