Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) — Stock Score Summary

Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 25/100 based on Quality (40/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (47/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Despite a strong thematic alignment with 'Energy Security Imperative' (Nuclear power developer/operator and domestic O&G), Talen Energy carries a 'STRONG_SELL' signal and has a recent history of bankruptcy (emerged 2022). This explicitly makes it a 'turnaround' which the fund's philosophy rejects. Its capital-intensive utility model, combined with severe financial distress, makes it unsuitable as a 'quality compounder' or an asymmetric opportunity even with macro tailwinds.

Talen Energy Corporation is a diversified energy infrastructure company and independent power producer, owning and operating a portfolio of power generation facilities including nuclear, natural gas, and renewable assets across the United States. The company is actively pursuing growth in digital infrastructure, integrating clean energy with data center development through its Cumulus Data subsidiary. Talen Energy leverages its strategic power generation assets to meet evolving energy and digital demands.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$389.00
Market Cap$17.0B
P/E (Forward)11.37
Price/Book16.26
Return on Equity-1.9%
Return on Invested Capital1.4%
Debt/Equity635.41
Gross Margin40.1%
Operating Margin17.2%
Revenue Growth96.7%
Free Cash Flow$1.4B

Talen Energy Corporation operates in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talen Energy Corporation’s (TLN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) is 25/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (40), Value (25), and Momentum (47) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Talen Energy Corporation have an economic moat?
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) has a Quality factor score of 40/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Talen Energy Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 25/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Talen Energy Corporation in?
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry (United States).