TransAlta Corporation
TAC
Rank in Stocks
#3697
TransAlta Corporation is an energy firm engaged in the ownership, operation,... TransAlta Corporation is an energy firm engaged in the ownership, operation, and enhancement of a diverse array of electricity-generating assets across Canada, the United States, and Australia. The company's activities are organized into four primary sectors: Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, and Energy Transition. Its infrastructure encompasses hydroelectric, wind, solar, natural gas-fired, and coal-fired power plants. Additionally, TransAlta engages in the wholesale trading of electrical power, alongside other energy-related goods and financial instruments. Its business scope extends to associated mining operations and the management of natural gas pipelines. TransAlta serves a broad customer base, including municipalities, mid-to-large-scale industrial clients, businesses, and utility companies. Founded in 1909, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Calgary, Canada.
Share Price
$13.65
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$4.31B
Change (1 day)
4.92%
Change (1 year)
-12.11%
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Operating Margin for TransAlta Corporation (TAC)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.88%
According to TransAlta Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.88%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -9.23%.
Operating Margin history for TransAlta Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.88% | -142.04% |
| 2025 | -9.23% | -144.89% |
| 2024 | 20.56% | -36.66% |
| 2023 | 32.46% | 81.95% |
| 2022 | 17.84% | -303.19% |
| 2021 | -8.78% | 86.41% |
| 2020 | -4.71% | -133.01% |
| 2019 | 14.27% | 100.70% |
| 2018 | 7.11% | 18.90% |
| 2017 | 5.98% | -70.01% |
| 2016 | 19.94% | 205.36% |
| 2015 | 6.53% | -61.25% |
| 2014 | 16.85% | 98.00% |
| 2013 | 8.51% | -50.49% |
| 2012 | 17.19% | -30.85% |
| 2011 | 24.86% | 41.01% |
| 2010 | 17.63% | 29.16% |
| 2009 | 13.65% | -19.99% |
| 2008 | 17.06% | -12.51% |
| 2007 | 19.50% | 248.21% |
| 2006 | 5.60% | -63.96% |
| 2005 | 15.54% | -7.72% |
| 2004 | 16.84% | -21.16% |
| 2003 | 21.36% | 86.39% |
| 2002 | 11.46% | 49.02% |
| 2001 | 7.69% | -47.29% |
| 2000 | 14.59% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51.05% | -86.84% |
CN
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| 14.70% | -96.21% |
US
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| 18.57% | -95.21% |
US
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| 29.32% | -92.44% |
IN
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| 25.88% | -93.33% |
SA
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about TransAlta Corporation's operating margin
What is TransAlta Corporation's operating margin?
TransAlta Corporation's operating margin is 3.88%, as of Nov 2026.
What was TransAlta Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, TransAlta Corporation's operating margin was -9.23%, compared with 20.56% in 2024.
How has TransAlta Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, TransAlta Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2023 (32.46%) and lowest in 2025 (-9.23%).
How does TransAlta Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
TransAlta Corporation's operating margin (3.88%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd., with 51.05%.