P G & E CORP (PCG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:PCG • US69331C1080
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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
- PCG had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of PCG (1.83%) is worse than 82.98% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 7.97%, PCG is not doing good in the industry: 72.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PCG has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.21%) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
- The Profit Margin of PCG (10.40%) is worse than 70.21% of its industry peers.
- PCG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.86%, PCG is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.81% of the companies in the same 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PCG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- 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
- 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.50, PCG is doing worse than 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.85 is on the high side and indicates that PCG has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PCG (1.85) is worse than 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
WACC5.66%
2.3 Liquidity
- PCG has a Current 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.
- PCG's Current ratio of 0.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCG outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that PCG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PCG's Quick ratio of 0.92 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCG outperforms 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.
- PCG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.59% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.11% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, PCG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.19% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.84%
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y10.01%
EPS Next 5Y9.58%
Revenue Next Year3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. PCG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- PCG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.51.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PCG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, PCG is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.38, 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 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.51, PCG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PCG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.73 |
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)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y10.01%
5. PCG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PCG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, PCG's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 85.11% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than PCG!
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.07, PCG pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PCG decreases each year by -39.41%.
- PCG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of PCG decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-39.41%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- PCG pays out 12.23% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP12.23%
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y10.01%
PCG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.26
-0.11 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners98.69%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap37.94B
Revenue(TTM)24.93B
Net Income(TTM)2.59B
Analysts78.18
Price Target22.82 (32.21%)
Short Float %1.84%
Short Ratio1.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.07% |
Yearly Dividend0.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)-39.41%
DP12.23%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)1.06%
PT rev (3m)5.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.52 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 4.35 | ||
| P/B | 1.17 | ||
| P/tB | 1.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.5
EY8.69%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)-1.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.97
OCFY22.97%
SpS11.34
BVpS14.8
TBVpS14.8
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.3529 (29.51%)
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
WACC5.66%
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 Y10.84%
EPS Next 2Y10.21%
EPS Next 3Y10.01%
EPS Next 5Y9.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.11%
Revenue growth 3Y4.77%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%2.61%
Revenue Next Year3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.68%
Revenue Next 5Y3.5%
EBIT growth 1Y5.37%
EBIT growth 3Y25.5%
EBIT growth 5Y16.54%
EBIT Next Year93.75%
EBIT Next 3Y31.58%
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
What is the fundamental rating for PCG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PCG.
Can you provide the valuation status for P G & E CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to P G & E CORP (PCG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PCG stock?
P G & E CORP (PCG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 10.84% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of P G & E CORP (PCG) stock?
The dividend rating of P G & E CORP (PCG) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 12.23%.