TransAlta Corp (TA) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
TransAlta Corp (TA) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.27x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of CA$17.00 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow (CA$62.00 Million). Explore TransAlta Corp (TA) capital reinvestment to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see TransAlta Corp cash conversion from operations.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for TransAlta Corp (1997–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for TransAlta Corp. Check TransAlta Corp (TA) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |