TransAlta Corp (TA) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, TransAlta Corp (TA) has total liabilities worth CA$7.28 Billion CAD (≈ $5.27 Billion USD) as of September 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore how efficiently does TransAlta Corp generate cash to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
TransAlta Corp - Total Liabilities Trend (1997–2024)
This chart illustrates how TransAlta Corp's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check TransAlta Corp (TA) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
TransAlta Corp Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of TransAlta Corp ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Hubei Zhenhua Chemical Co Ltd
SHG:603067
|
China | CN¥1.83 Billion |
|
China Minsheng Banking Corp. Ltd
F:GHFH
|
Germany | €7.07 Trillion |
|
Shanghai Moons' Elec Co Ltd
SHG:603728
|
China | CN¥1.45 Billion |
|
Golub Capital BDC Inc
NASDAQ:GBDC
|
USA | $5.00 Billion |
|
Benefit Systems SA
WAR:BFT
|
Poland | zł4.08 Billion |
|
UCO Bank
NSE:UCOBANK
|
India | Rs3.34 Trillion |
|
Jiamei Food Packaging Chuzhou Co
SHE:002969
|
China | CN¥1.91 Billion |
|
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited
NSE:GRSE
|
India | Rs86.88 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1997–2024)
This chart breaks down TransAlta Corp's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is TransAlta Corp worth.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | 0.11 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 4.75 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.82 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how TransAlta Corp's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for TransAlta Corp (1997–2024)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of TransAlta Corp from 1997 to 2024.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CA$7.66 Billion ≈ $5.54 Billion |
+9.45% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$7.00 Billion ≈ $5.06 Billion |
-20.08% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$8.75 Billion ≈ $6.33 Billion |
+31.95% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$6.63 Billion ≈ $4.80 Billion |
+5.10% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$6.31 Billion ≈ $4.57 Billion |
+15.88% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$5.45 Billion ≈ $3.94 Billion |
+2.87% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$5.29 Billion ≈ $3.83 Billion |
-10.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$5.92 Billion ≈ $4.28 Billion |
-6.54% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$6.33 Billion ≈ $4.58 Billion |
-3.42% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$6.56 Billion ≈ $4.74 Billion |
+10.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$5.96 Billion ≈ $4.31 Billion |
-6.37% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$6.36 Billion ≈ $4.60 Billion |
+4.07% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$6.11 Billion ≈ $4.42 Billion |
-0.36% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$6.13 Billion ≈ $4.44 Billion |
-2.36% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$6.28 Billion ≈ $4.54 Billion |
-1.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$6.36 Billion ≈ $4.60 Billion |
+31.41% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$4.84 Billion ≈ $3.50 Billion |
+10.32% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$4.38 Billion ≈ $3.17 Billion |
-2.52% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$4.50 Billion ≈ $3.25 Billion |
-3.06% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$4.64 Billion ≈ $3.36 Billion |
-8.03% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$5.04 Billion ≈ $3.65 Billion |
-7.99% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$5.48 Billion ≈ $3.97 Billion |
+7.13% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$5.12 Billion ≈ $3.70 Billion |
-8.74% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$5.61 Billion ≈ $4.06 Billion |
+3.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$5.42 Billion ≈ $3.92 Billion |
+45.63% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$3.72 Billion ≈ $2.69 Billion |
+22.68% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$3.03 Billion ≈ $2.19 Billion |
-2.99% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$3.12 Billion ≈ $2.26 Billion |
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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