P G & E CORP (PCG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:PCG - US69331C1080 - Common Stock
16.6425 USD
+0.05 (+0.32%)
Overall PCG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated PCG against 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While PCG is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PCG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PCG had positive earnings in the past year.
PCG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years PCG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years PCG 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.88%, PCG is not doing good in the industry: 89.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PCG has a Return On Equity of 8.12%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCG underperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
PCG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.20% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCG is outperformed by 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 5.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.20%) for PCG is above the 3 year average (2.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 8.12% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% |
ROA(3y)1.72%
ROA(5y)0.74%
ROE(3y)8.35%
ROE(5y)3.66%
ROIC(3y)2.53%
ROIC(5y)2.43%
1.3 Margins
PCG has a Profit Margin of 10.49%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCG underperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
PCG has a Operating Margin (20.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PCG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PCG has a Gross Margin of 86.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PCG outperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
PCG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.49% | ||
| GM | 86.01% |
OM growth 3Y16.22%
OM growth 5Y20.89%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.91%
GM growth 5Y2.03%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PCG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PCG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PCG has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PCG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
PCG has an Altman-Z score of 0.49. 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 0.49, PCG is doing worse than 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.77 is on the high side and indicates that PCG has dependencies on debt financing.
PCG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCG underperforms 74.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC5.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PCG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PCG has a Current ratio of 0.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PCG outperforms 59.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that PCG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
PCG has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the better half of the industry: PCG outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PCG have decreased by -4.61% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PCG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.12% on average per year.
PCG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.27%.
PCG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.61%
EPS 3Y12.31%
EPS 5Y-19.12%
EPS Q2Q%35.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y5.76%
Revenue growth 5Y7.35%
Sales Q2Q%5.2%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.61% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.33%
EPS Next 2Y10.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
EPS Next 5Y9.61%
Revenue Next Year1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.48, which indicates a very decent valuation of PCG.
PCG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCG is cheaper than 72.34% of the companies in the same industry.
PCG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.35.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.09 indicates a reasonable valuation of PCG.
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 33.72, PCG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PCG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCG is cheaper than 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.05 |
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)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
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 3.23. 82.98% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than PCG!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, PCG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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.
PCG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-53.24%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
PCG pays out 10.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.01%
EPS Next 2Y10.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
NYSE:PCG (11/12/2025, 10:17:02 AM)
16.6425
+0.05 (+0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.87%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap36.58B
Revenue(TTM)24.76B
Net Income(TTM)2.60B
Analysts79.09
Price Target21.59 (29.73%)
Short Float %1.82%
Short Ratio1.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-53.24%
DP10.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.08%
Max EPS beat(2)18.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)2.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.14%
Max EPS beat(4)18.65%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.04%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.08%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.01%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.75%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.48%
PT rev (1m)3.32%
PT rev (3m)3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.09 | ||
| P/S | 1.48 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.21 | ||
| P/B | 1.14 | ||
| P/tB | 1.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.05 |
EPS(TTM)1.45
EY8.71%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY9.91%
FCF(TTM)-1.26
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.95
OCFY23.75%
SpS11.27
BVpS14.55
TBVpS14.55
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.88% | ||
| ROE | 8.12% | ||
| ROCE | 4.09% | ||
| ROIC | 3.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.21% | ||
| OM | 20.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.49% | ||
| GM | 86.01% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.41%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 263% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 46.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
F-Score5
WACC5.44%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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)-4.61%
EPS 3Y12.31%
EPS 5Y-19.12%
EPS Q2Q%35.14%
EPS Next Y11.33%
EPS Next 2Y10.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.89%
EPS Next 5Y9.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y5.76%
Revenue growth 5Y7.35%
Sales Q2Q%5.2%
Revenue Next Year1.13%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.41%
EBIT growth 3Y22.92%
EBIT growth 5Y29.77%
EBIT Next Year95.25%
EBIT Next 3Y32.26%
EBIT Next 5Y20.95%
FCF growth 1Y30.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y64.58%
OCF growth 3Y52.58%
OCF growth 5Y10.78%
P G & E CORP / PCG FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PCG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to PCG.
What is the valuation status for PCG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to P G & E CORP (PCG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for P G & E CORP?
P G & E CORP (PCG) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of P G & E CORP (PCG) stock?
The financial health rating of P G & E CORP (PCG) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PCG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of P G & E CORP (PCG) is expected to grow by 11.33% in the next year.