Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock (TLN) Stock Analysis
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Electric Services
AnalystsStrong Buy23 analystsStrengths
- ✓Revenue CAGR 10.3% — durable top-line growth
Risks
- ⚠Altman Z 0.7 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠SBC 15.8% of revenue — real dilution cost
- ⚠3 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 0.1× — thin debt cushion
What's happening with TLN
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
profitability, financial health, growth and earnings quality lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation50/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (6.3%)20/25
- P/S (4.4x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (90.0x)0/25
- Growth20/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (10.3%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability10/100 · Weak
- ROIC (2.6%)5/25
- ROE (-2.0%)0/25
- Net margin (-0.6%)0/25
- Operating margin (6.8%)5/25
- Financial Health18/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.72)3/25
- Current ratio (1.25)12/25
- Interest coverage (0.1x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 52%)0/25
- Quality35/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-3.03)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (n/a)0/25
About Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock
Talen Energy Corp is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company based in the United States. Show more
It owns and operates several gigawatts of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2GW of nuclear power and a dispatchable fossil fleet. The company produces and sells electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale U.S. power markets, with its generation fleet principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, and Montana. Talen's operating segments are: PJM and Others. The PJM segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in electricity generation, marketing activities, and commodity risk and fuel management within the PJM market and is comprised of Susquehanna and Talen's natural gas and coal generation facilities in PJM.
Headquarters: HOUSTON, TX · Employees: 1,880 · Website ↗
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
Valuation
50CP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF12.8xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.3%A
Grade A: ValueTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 2Y history: 0.5%–5.3% · highest in history
P/S (TTM)4.39xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 2Y history: 2.7x–12.1x · 13th pct
EV/EBIT90.0xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales7.0xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E10.3xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio13.60xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
10EROIC2.6%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-2.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-1.7%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-0.6%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin6.8%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin64.8%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin16.9%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin12.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
20ERevenue CAGR10.3%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Implied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue15.8%D
Grade D: HighTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
18EAltman Z-Score0.72D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.25xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.02xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage0.1xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment21.0yD
Grade D: SlowYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT25.5xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity6.32xD
Grade D: HighDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.15xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
35DPiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.03A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability—
EBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.7%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.24xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$15.08
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$23.92
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$6.78B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.02B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$5.75B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$1.07B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.11xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$14.59B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.64C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Takes ~21.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 27, 2026
Key Insights: Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock (TLN)
TLN is up 1.47% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 0.72 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -3.03 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock converts about 17% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~21.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of 0.1× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock posted a net loss in 3 of 5 available completed fiscal years (2021–2025).
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings · 8 records
| Transaction date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nutt Terry L Filed | Nutt Terry L | SellOption exercise | -20780 | |
Nutt Terry L Filed | Nutt Terry L | SellTax withholding | -3271 | |
Nutt Terry L Filed | Nutt Terry L | BuyOption exercise | +8.3K | |
ABBAS GIZMAN I Filed | ABBAS GIZMAN I | SellOpen market sale | -2600 | |
McFarland Mark Allen Filed | McFarland Mark Allen | BuyJ | +260.3K |
Show 3 more filingsShow fewer filings
| Transaction date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
McFarland Mark Allen Filed | McFarland Mark Allen | SellJ | -260335 | |
McFarland Mark Allen Filed | McFarland Mark Allen | SellOption exercise | -812782 | |
McFarland Mark Allen Filed | McFarland Mark Allen | SellOption exercise | -74381 |
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What is the current Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock (TLN) stock price?
TLN is trading at $304.42 at the last market close, up 1.47% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks TLN pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is TLN stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock's financial health at 18/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is TLN stock overvalued?
Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for TLN. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock operate in?
Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock operates in the Utilities sector, within the Electric Services industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock do?
Talen Energy Corp is an independent power producer and energy infrastructure company based in the United States.
About Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock (TLN) Stock
Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock (TLN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Electric Services industry. As of the latest update, Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock is trading at $304.42, up 1.47% on the day with a market capitalization of $14.6 billion. The financial health score for TLN is 18/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for TLN stock.
TLN Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial health score: A composite score of 18/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for TLN.
- Sector peers: Compare TLN against 10 other utilities stocks on key financial metrics.
Is TLN a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock (TLN) as an investment. The financial health score of 18/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Talen Energy Corporation Common Stock (TLN) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.