TransAlta Corp (TA) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, TransAlta Corp (TA) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.156x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (CA$251.00 Million ≈ $181.57 Million USD) by net assets (CA$1.61 Billion ≈ $1.17 Billion USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
TransAlta Corp - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1997–2024)
This chart illustrates how TransAlta Corp's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read TransAlta Corp debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
TransAlta Corp Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of TransAlta Corp ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Golub Capital BDC Inc
NASDAQ:GBDC
|
0.067x |
|
Shanghai Moons' Elec Co Ltd
SHG:603728
|
0.020x |
|
China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd
F:GHFH
|
-0.145x |
|
Hubei Zhenhua Chemical Co Ltd
SHG:603067
|
0.013x |
|
Benefit Systems SA
WAR:BFT
|
0.149x |
|
UCO Bank
NSE:UCOBANK
|
0.060x |
|
Jiamei Food Packaging Chuzhou Co
SHE:002969
|
0.048x |
|
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited
NSE:GRSE
|
-0.263x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for TransAlta Corp (1997–2024)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of TransAlta Corp from 1997 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market cap of TransAlta Corp.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CA$1.84 Billion ≈ $1.33 Billion |
CA$796.00 Million ≈ $575.81 Million |
0.432x | -50.91% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$1.66 Billion ≈ $1.20 Billion |
CA$1.46 Billion ≈ $1.06 Billion |
0.880x | +99.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$1.99 Billion ≈ $1.44 Billion |
CA$877.00 Million ≈ $634.41 Million |
0.441x | +14.22% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$2.59 Billion ≈ $1.88 Billion |
CA$1.00 Billion ≈ $724.11 Million |
0.386x | +88.95% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$3.44 Billion ≈ $2.49 Billion |
CA$702.00 Million ≈ $507.82 Million |
0.204x | -2.25% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$4.06 Billion ≈ $2.94 Billion |
CA$849.00 Million ≈ $614.15 Million |
0.209x | +5.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$4.13 Billion ≈ $2.99 Billion |
CA$820.00 Million ≈ $593.18 Million |
0.198x | +38.94% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$4.38 Billion ≈ $3.17 Billion |
CA$626.00 Million ≈ $452.84 Million |
0.143x | -10.53% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$4.66 Billion ≈ $3.37 Billion |
CA$744.00 Million ≈ $538.20 Million |
0.160x | +62.14% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$4.39 Billion ≈ $3.18 Billion |
CA$432.00 Million ≈ $312.50 Million |
0.098x | -52.06% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$3.88 Billion ≈ $2.81 Billion |
CA$796.00 Million ≈ $575.81 Million |
0.205x | -8.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$3.42 Billion ≈ $2.48 Billion |
CA$765.00 Million ≈ $553.39 Million |
0.223x | +43.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$3.34 Billion ≈ $2.42 Billion |
CA$520.00 Million ≈ $376.16 Million |
0.156x | -18.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$3.63 Billion ≈ $2.62 Billion |
CA$690.00 Million ≈ $499.14 Million |
0.190x | -18.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$3.61 Billion ≈ $2.61 Billion |
CA$838.00 Million ≈ $606.20 Million |
0.232x | +36.28% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$3.41 Billion ≈ $2.46 Billion |
CA$580.00 Million ≈ $419.56 Million |
0.170x | -51.15% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$2.98 Billion ≈ $2.15 Billion |
CA$1.04 Billion ≈ $750.87 Million |
0.349x | +14.97% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$2.79 Billion ≈ $2.02 Billion |
CA$847.20 Million ≈ $612.85 Million |
0.303x | +83.44% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$2.96 Billion ≈ $2.14 Billion |
CA$489.60 Million ≈ $354.17 Million |
0.165x | -17.31% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$3.10 Billion ≈ $2.24 Billion |
CA$619.80 Million ≈ $448.35 Million |
0.200x | +4.41% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$3.09 Billion ≈ $2.23 Billion |
CA$591.20 Million ≈ $427.67 Million |
0.191x | -25.66% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$2.94 Billion ≈ $2.13 Billion |
CA$756.50 Million ≈ $547.24 Million |
0.257x | +35.43% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$2.30 Billion ≈ $1.67 Billion |
CA$437.70 Million ≈ $316.63 Million |
0.190x | -39.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$2.27 Billion ≈ $1.64 Billion |
CA$715.60 Million ≈ $517.65 Million |
0.315x | +250.64% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$2.21 Billion ≈ $1.60 Billion |
CA$198.70 Million ≈ $143.74 Million |
0.090x | -52.87% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$2.21 Billion ≈ $1.60 Billion |
CA$422.00 Million ≈ $305.27 Million |
0.191x | -5.36% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$2.36 Billion ≈ $1.71 Billion |
CA$475.20 Million ≈ $343.75 Million |
0.201x | -30.11% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$1.76 Billion ≈ $1.27 Billion |
CA$506.60 Million ≈ $366.47 Million |
0.288x | -- |
About TransAlta Corp
TransAlta Corporation engages in the development, production, and sale of electric energy. It operates through Hydro, Wind and Solar, Gas, Energy Transition, and Energy Marketing segments. The Hydro segment holds interest of approximately 922 megawatts (MW) of owned hydroelectric generating capacity located in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario. The Wind and Solar segment has a net ownership … Read more