Is TRANSALTA CORP (TAC) Halal?

NYSE Utilities Canada $3.8B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
TRANSALTA CORP (TAC) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 120.8% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. TRANSALTA CORP operates in the Utilities sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 120.8%
/ 30%
8.9%
/ 30%
17.0%
/ 30%
1.55%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 120.8%
/ 33%
8.9%
/ 33%
17.0%
/ 33%
1.55%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 48.0%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 33%
6.8%
/ 33%
1.55%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 120.8%
/ 33%
8.9%
/ 33%
17.0%
/ 33%
1.55%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 48.0%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 33%
6.8%
/ 50%
1.55%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.46
Dividend Yield
158.0%
Payout: 1200.0%
P/B Ratio
11.7
EV/EBITDA
11.0
EV: $9.0B
Revenue
$2.4B
Growth: -11.7%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.7

Profitability

Gross Margin 31.4%
Operating Margin 12.4%
Net Margin -5.7%
Return on Equity (ROE) -9.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$646M
Free Cash Flow$384M
Total Debt$4.3B
Debt-to-Equity296.5
Current Ratio0.7
Total Assets$8.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$12.94
50-Day MA$12.96
200-Day MA$13.23
Avg Volume1.5M
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$7.82
$17.88

About TRANSALTA CORP (TAC)

CEO
Mr. John Harry Kousinioris
Employees
1,350
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Country
Canada
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$3.8B
Currency
USD

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) located in Alberta and Canada. The Wind and Solar segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 2,587 MW located in Alberta, Canada, the Unites States, and Western Australia, as well as battery storage facilities. The Gas segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 4834 MW located in Alberta, Canada, the Unites States, and Western Australia. The Energy Transition segment has a net ownership interest of approximately 671 MW located in the United States, as well as operates the Skookumchuck hydro facility in Centralia. The Energy Marketing segment is involved in the trading of electricity, natural gas, and environmental products. TransAlta Corporation was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TRANSALTA CORP (TAC) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), TRANSALTA CORP is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is TRANSALTA CORP's debt ratio?

TRANSALTA CORP's debt ratio is 120.8% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 48.0%.

What are TRANSALTA CORP's key financial metrics?

TRANSALTA CORP has a market capitalization of $3.8B, and revenue of $2.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 31.4% and a net margin of -5.7%. Return on equity stands at -9.6%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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