TransAlta Corp (TA) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
TransAlta Corp (TA) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.78x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of CA$93.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow (CA$120.00 Million). Read how much debt does TransAlta Corp carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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TransAlta Corp Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1997–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for TransAlta Corp across 29 annual periods. Explore TA capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for TransAlta Corp (1997–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for TransAlta Corp. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see TA company net worth.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (CAD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.61x | CA$397.00 Million | CA$646.00 Million | CA$249.00 Million | ▲ +3.0% |
| 2024 | 0.60x | CA$475.00 Million | CA$796.00 Million | CA$321.00 Million | ▲ +51.7% |
| 2023 | 0.39x | CA$576.00 Million | CA$1.46 Billion | CA$888.00 Million | ▲ +579.2% |
| 2022 | -0.08x | CA$-72.00 Million | CA$877.00 Million | CA$949.00 Million | ▼ -116.1% |
| 2021 | 0.51x | CA$512.00 Million | CA$1.00 Billion | CA$489.00 Million | ▲ +77.8% |
| 2020 | 0.29x | CA$202.00 Million | CA$702.00 Million | CA$500.00 Million | ▼ -41.6% |
| 2019 | 0.49x | CA$418.00 Million | CA$849.00 Million | CA$431.00 Million | ▼ -22.8% |
| 2018 | 0.64x | CA$523.00 Million | CA$820.00 Million | CA$297.00 Million | ▲ +68.5% |
| 2017 | 0.38x | CA$237.00 Million | CA$626.00 Million | CA$389.00 Million | ▼ -22.8% |
| 2016 | 0.49x | CA$365.00 Million | CA$744.00 Million | CA$379.00 Million | ▲ +402.8% |
| 2015 | -0.16x | CA$-70.00 Million | CA$432.00 Million | CA$502.00 Million | ▼ -146.9% |
| 2014 | 0.35x | CA$275.00 Million | CA$796.00 Million | CA$521.00 Million | ▲ +53.7% |
| 2013 | 0.22x | CA$172.00 Million | CA$765.00 Million | CA$593.00 Million | ▲ +152.7% |
| 2012 | -0.43x | CA$-222.00 Million | CA$520.00 Million | CA$742.00 Million | ▼ -239.6% |
| 2011 | 0.31x | CA$211.00 Million | CA$690.00 Million | CA$483.00 Million | ▲ +1120.3% |
| 2010 | 0.03x | CA$21.00 Million | CA$838.00 Million | CA$790.00 Million | ▲ +104.5% |
| 2009 | -0.56x | CA$-324.00 Million | CA$580.00 Million | CA$904.00 Million | ▼ -1936.8% |
| 2008 | 0.03x | CA$31.57 Million | CA$1.04 Billion | CA$1.01 Billion | ▼ -89.6% |
| 2007 | 0.29x | CA$248.10 Million | CA$847.20 Million | CA$599.10 Million | ▼ -46.1% |
| 2006 | 0.54x | CA$265.90 Million | CA$489.60 Million | CA$223.70 Million | ▲ +14.5% |
| 2005 | 0.47x | CA$293.90 Million | CA$619.80 Million | CA$325.50 Million | ▲ +13.2% |
| 2004 | 0.42x | CA$247.60 Million | CA$591.20 Million | CA$365.80 Million | ▲ +57.8% |
| 2003 | 0.27x | CA$200.80 Million | CA$756.50 Million | CA$555.70 Million | ▲ +122.9% |
| 2002 | -1.16x | CA$-508.10 Million | CA$437.70 Million | CA$945.80 Million | ▼ -56.5% |
| 2001 | -0.74x | CA$-530.90 Million | CA$715.60 Million | CA$1.25 Billion | ▲ +75.3% |
| 2000 | -3.00x | CA$-596.30 Million | CA$198.70 Million | CA$795.00 Million | ▼ -385.2% |
| 1999 | -0.62x | CA$-261.00 Million | CA$422.00 Million | CA$683.00 Million | ▼ -290.4% |
| 1998 | 0.32x | CA$154.40 Million | CA$475.20 Million | CA$320.80 Million | ▼ -3.0% |
| 1997 | 0.33x | CA$169.70 Million | CA$506.60 Million | CA$336.90 Million | — |