Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · TTM through 30/06/2026
TLN · Nasdaq · Utilities
Fundamental quality
36
out of 100
Talen Energy Corp is going through a tough financial stretch: it hasn't been profitable over the last twelve months. On fundamental quality it scores 36 out of 100, profiling it as a company with demanding fundamentals. Its weakest area is its profitability (net margin -5.4%). Whether it's cheap or expensive depends on the current price, which you can compute in the tool.
Talen Energy is an independent power producer that owns, among other plants, a large nuclear station (Susquehanna). It sells electricity into wholesale markets and has signed deals to power AI data centers, including a landmark agreement with Amazon.
Revenue growth: 3.1%
Net margin: -5.4% · ROE: -11.4% · ROIC: 0.6%
Net debt/EBITDA: 22.35x · FCF: 16.5%
Source: SEC EDGAR · TTM through 30/06/2026
The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its financial strength weighs in its favor, while its profitability drags it down the most.
Percentile against the other 24 Utilities companies in our coverage: how far it beats them on each metric (100 = best in sector).
Computed from the daily dataset scores. A high percentile places the company among the best in its sector on that metric; it is not a buy recommendation.
Key concepts
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| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,089 | -1,293 | -45 | -988 |
| 2024 | 2,115 | 998 | 171 | 2,676 |
| 2025 | 2,581 | -219 | 606 | 6,122 |
Between 2022 and 2025, revenue went from $3,089M to $2,581M (-16%) and net income went from -$1,293M to -$219M (+83%).
Annual figures in millions of U.S. dollars ($M) per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.
Latest results
Figures for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, versus the half-year ended June 30, 2025 (SEC filings):
Compared with the previous close (March 31, 2026), this is what moved in its accounts:
Automatic comparison between the two most recent periods filed with the SEC. One quarter doesn't make a trend: read it alongside the historical evolution above.
This company doesn't pay a dividend: it reinvests all its earnings back into the business.
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In terms of business quality, Talen Energy Corp scores 36 out of 100 in our analysis, placing it as a company with demanding fundamentals. That said, this isn't a recommendation: whether it's a good investment also depends on its current price and your goals.
Is Talen Energy Corp a profitable company?
Over the last twelve months, no: Talen Energy Corp posts a negative net margin (-5.4%).
Does Talen Energy Corp have a lot of debt?
Yes, its leverage is high: net debt is 22.35 times its EBITDA, and it has been rising.
Is Talen Energy Corp growing?
Its revenue has grown 3.1% annualized in recent years.
Does Talen Energy Corp generate cash?
Yes. It converts about 16.5% of its revenue into free cash flow.
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