Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
Talen Energy Corporation, an independent power producer and infrastructure company, produces and sells electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets in the United States. The company's plants generate power using a variety of fuels, such as nuclear, fossil, oil, natural gas, and coal power plants. It owns and operates approximately 13.1 GW of power infrastructure. Talen Energy Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Competitive analysis based on 15 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are under pressure, averaging 3.3%. The business may lack pricing power or face rising costs.'
ROE averages 33.1% but has fluctuated — the competitive advantage may be cyclical or emerging.
5 of the last 8 quarters generated positive FCF. The company generally funds itself but has occasional cash consumption quarters.
TTM revenue has grown consistently (6 of 7 quarters up), with ~283.8% growth over the period. Strong demand durability.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 15 quarters
The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.
FCF consistently trails net income (avg 0.6x) — earnings may be inflated by non-cash items or aggressive accounting.
D/E ratio is 6.3 — dangerously high. The company is heavily leveraged and vulnerable to rising rates or cash flow dips.
Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.
FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.
Shares decreased 20.6% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.
as of March 2026
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