P G & E CORP (PCG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:PCG • US69331C1080
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17.34 USD
-0.05 (-0.29%)
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This PCG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PCG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PCG was profitable.
- In the past year PCG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PCG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years PCG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PCG has a worse Return On Assets (1.83%) than 82.98% of its industry peers.
- PCG has a Return On Equity of 7.97%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PCG underperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
- PCG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCG is outperformed by 74.47% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PCG is in line with the industry average of 4.52%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (2.94%) for PCG is below the current ROIC(3.21%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.83% | ||
| ROE | 7.97% | ||
| ROIC | 3.21% |
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)8.38%
ROE(5y)6.51%
ROIC(3y)2.94%
ROIC(5y)2.64%
1.3 Margins
- PCG's Profit Margin of 10.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCG is outperformed by 70.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PCG has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of PCG (20.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PCG has grown nicely.
- PCG's Gross Margin of 85.10% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCG outperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCG has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.4% | ||
| GM | 85.1% |
OM growth 3Y19.79%
OM growth 5Y9.75%
PM growth 3Y7.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.12%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
2. PCG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PCG is destroying value.
- PCG has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PCG has more shares outstanding
- PCG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.50, we must say that PCG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of PCG (0.50) is worse than 85.11% of its industry peers.
- PCG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- PCG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.85. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PCG underperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC5.67%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that PCG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PCG (0.97) is better than 70.21% of its industry peers.
- PCG has a Quick Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that PCG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of PCG (0.92) is better than 72.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. PCG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PCG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.29%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.59% on average over the past years.
- PCG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.11%.
- PCG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.29%
EPS 3Y10.89%
EPS 5Y-8.59%
EPS Q2Q%16.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.11%
Revenue growth 3Y4.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%2.61%
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 9.58% on average per year.
- PCG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.50% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.99%
EPS Next 5Y9.58%
Revenue Next Year3.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
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. PCG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.56, the valuation of PCG can be described as reasonable.
- PCG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PCG is cheaper than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- PCG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.43 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 22.67, PCG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PCG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PCG is cheaper than 70.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PCG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.99%
5. PCG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PCG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.10, PCG pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 2.84. 85.11% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than PCG!
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PCG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PCG decreases each year by -39.41%.
- PCG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of PCG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-39.41%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 12.23% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PCG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.23%
EPS Next 2Y10.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.99%
PCG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.34
-0.05 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners98.79%
Inst Owner Change1.11%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap38.11B
Revenue(TTM)24.93B
Net Income(TTM)2.59B
Analysts79.09
Price Target22.58 (30.22%)
Short Float %2.16%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-39.41%
DP12.23%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.43%
Max EPS beat(2)18.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)2.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.14%
Max EPS beat(4)18.65%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.44%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)0.56%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.76%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.42%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.36%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.46%
PT rev (1m)4.07%
PT rev (3m)4.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.5
EY8.65%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY9.59%
FCF(TTM)-1.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.97
OCFY22.87%
SpS11.34
BVpS14.8
TBVpS14.8
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.83% | ||
| ROE | 7.97% | ||
| ROCE | 4.15% | ||
| ROIC | 3.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.23% | ||
| OM | 20.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.4% | ||
| GM | 85.1% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.82%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)8.38%
ROE(5y)6.51%
ROIC(3y)2.94%
ROIC(5y)2.64%
ROICexc(3y)2.96%
ROICexc(5y)2.65%
ROICexgc(3y)2.96%
ROICexgc(5y)2.65%
ROCE(3y)3.8%
ROCE(5y)3.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.09%
OM growth 3Y19.79%
OM growth 5Y9.75%
PM growth 3Y7.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.12%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 254.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 47.27% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.95 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.5 |
F-Score3
WACC5.67%
ROIC/WACC0.57
Cap/Depr(3y)253.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)247.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)43.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)42.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.29%
EPS 3Y10.89%
EPS 5Y-8.59%
EPS Q2Q%16.13%
EPS Next Y10.81%
EPS Next 2Y10.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.99%
EPS Next 5Y9.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.11%
Revenue growth 3Y4.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%2.61%
Revenue Next Year3.62%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
EBIT growth 1Y5.37%
EBIT growth 3Y25.5%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year92%
EBIT Next 3Y31.12%
EBIT Next 5Y21.23%
FCF growth 1Y-31.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y8.48%
OCF growth 3Y32.81%
OCF growth 5YN/A
P G & E CORP / PCG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to P G & E CORP (PCG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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P G & E CORP (PCG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of P G & E CORP (PCG) stock?
The financial health rating of P G & E CORP (PCG) is 2 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for P G & E CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of P G & E CORP (PCG) is expected to grow by 10.81% in the next year.