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


TAC TransAlta Corp TAC
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Price $13.69
GF Value $6.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is TransAlta Tax Expense?

TransAlta TAC 51 Tax Expense 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 expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $12 Mil.


TransAlta  (NYSE:TAC) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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TransAlta Tax Expense Historical Data

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TransAlta Tax Expense Chart

TransAlta Annual Data
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TransAlta Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax 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 $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 Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $12 Mil mean?
TransAlta (TAC) has a Tax Expense of $12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors.
Is TransAlta's Tax Expense too high?
TransAlta's current Tax Expense 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 Expense compare to CEG and VST?
TransAlta's Tax Expense 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 Expense for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on TransAlta and its competitors. TransAlta's current Tax Expense 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 Expense 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 Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TransAlta (TAC), the current Tax Expense 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 Expense: $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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