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P G & E CORP (PCG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PCG - US69331C1080 - Common Stock

16.42 USD
-0.08 (-0.48%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
16.5699 USD
+0.15 (+0.91%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall PCG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated PCG against 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. There are concerns on the financial health of PCG while its profitability can be described as average. PCG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PCG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PCG had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PCG reported negative net income in multiple years.
PCG had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
PCG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPCG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10B -20B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.72%, PCG is doing worse than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
PCG has a Return On Equity of 7.54%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCG underperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of PCG (3.23%) is worse than 74.47% of its industry peers.
PCG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.53%. This is below the industry average of 4.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.23%) for PCG is above the 3 year average (2.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.72%
ROE 7.54%
ROIC 3.23%
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)3.66%
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)2.43%
PCG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.61%, PCG is doing worse than 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
PCG has a Operating Margin (20.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCG has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.75%, PCG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCG has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.34%
PM (TTM) 9.61%
GM 86.75%
OM growth 3Y16.22%
OM growth 5Y20.89%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.91%
GM growth 5Y2.03%
PCG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PCG is destroying value.
PCG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PCG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
PCG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PCG Yearly Shares OutstandingPCG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
PCG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPCG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

PCG has an Altman-Z score of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that PCG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.48, PCG is doing worse than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.78 is on the high side and indicates that PCG has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PCG (1.78) is worse than 76.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.78
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.48
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC5.38%
PCG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B -20B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

PCG has a Current Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that PCG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PCG's Current ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PCG outperforms 55.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that PCG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PCG's Quick ratio of 0.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCG outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.89
PCG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PCG have decreased by -5.04% in the last year.
The earnings per share for PCG have been decreasing by -19.12% on average. This is quite bad
PCG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.30%.
Measured over the past years, PCG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.04%
EPS 3Y12.31%
EPS 5Y-19.12%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y5.76%
Revenue growth 5Y7.35%
Sales Q2Q%-1.47%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PCG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.63% on average per year.
PCG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.76%
EPS Next 5Y9.63%
Revenue Next Year3.69%
Revenue Next 2Y3.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.99%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PCG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
PCG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0 0 0 0

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.44, which indicates a correct valuation of PCG.
PCG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCG is cheaper than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
PCG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.97, the valuation of PCG can be described as reasonable.
PCG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PCG is cheaper than 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, PCG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.44
Fwd PE 9.97
PCG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

PCG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.09
PCG Per share dataPCG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, PCG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, PCG pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 3.40. 82.98% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than PCG!
With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, PCG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%

5.2 History

The dividend of PCG decreases each year by -53.24%.
PCG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of PCG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-53.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
PCG Yearly Dividends per sharePCG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

8.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PCG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.55%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.76%
PCG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPCG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5B -10B -15B -20B -25B
PCG Dividend Payout.PCG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PCG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

P G & E CORP

NYSE:PCG (10/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.5699 +0.15 (+0.91%)

16.42

-0.08 (-0.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Inst Owners96.87%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.06%
Market Cap36.09B
Analysts79
Price Target20.9 (27.28%)
Short Float %1.67%
Short Ratio1.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.61%
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-53.24%
DP8.55%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.025)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.08%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.14%
Max EPS beat(4)11.69%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.24%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)1.88%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.44%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.27%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.14%
PT rev (1m)1.92%
PT rev (3m)0.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.44
Fwd PE 9.97
P/S 1.48
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 4.02
P/B 1.16
P/tB 1.16
EV/EBITDA 10.09
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY8.04%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY10.03%
FCF(TTM)-0.99
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.08
OCFY24.85%
SpS11.13
BVpS14.19
TBVpS14.19
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.72%
ROE 7.54%
ROCE 4.14%
ROIC 3.23%
ROICexc 3.24%
ROICexgc 3.24%
OM 20.34%
PM (TTM) 9.61%
GM 86.75%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)3.66%
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)2.43%
ROICexc(3y)2.55%
ROICexc(5y)2.44%
ROICexgc(3y)2.55%
ROICexgc(5y)2.44%
ROCE(3y)3.27%
ROCE(5y)3.16%
ROICexcg growth 3Y11.41%
ROICexcg growth 5Y18.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.86%
OM growth 3Y16.22%
OM growth 5Y20.89%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.91%
GM growth 5Y2.03%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.78
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 6
Cap/Depr 259.87%
Cap/Sales 45.53%
Interest Coverage 1.98
Cash Conversion 96.87%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.89
Altman-Z 0.48
F-Score6
WACC5.38%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)251.98%
Cap/Depr(5y)240.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)42.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)41.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.04%
EPS 3Y12.31%
EPS 5Y-19.12%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y11.34%
EPS Next 2Y10.05%
EPS Next 3Y9.76%
EPS Next 5Y9.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y5.76%
Revenue growth 5Y7.35%
Sales Q2Q%-1.47%
Revenue Next Year3.69%
Revenue Next 2Y3.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.99%
EBIT growth 1Y10.58%
EBIT growth 3Y22.92%
EBIT growth 5Y29.77%
EBIT Next Year95.25%
EBIT Next 3Y32.26%
EBIT Next 5Y20.65%
FCF growth 1Y58.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y97.45%
OCF growth 3Y52.58%
OCF growth 5Y10.78%