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P G & E CORP (PCG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PCG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US69331C1080 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

15.25  -0.21 (-1.36%)

After market: 15.2499 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

PCG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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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.
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.
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

PCG has a worse Return On Assets (1.72%) than 87.23% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.54%, PCG is doing worse than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
PCG's Return On Invested Capital of 3.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PCG is outperformed by 78.72% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PCG is significantly below the industry average of 38.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.53%) for PCG is below the current ROIC(3.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

The Profit Margin of PCG (9.61%) is worse than 70.21% of its industry peers.
PCG has a Operating Margin (20.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PCG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.75%, PCG belongs to the top 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

PCG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
PCG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PCG has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PCG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.46, we must say that PCG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PCG has a Altman-Z score of 0.46. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PCG underperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.78 is on the high side and indicates that PCG has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.78, PCG is doing worse than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.78
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC5.39%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that PCG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PCG (0.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PCG has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of PCG (0.89) is better than 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

PCG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.04%.
PCG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.12% yearly.
Looking at the last year, PCG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.30% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.35% on average over the past years.
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

PCG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.40% yearly.
PCG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.45%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
EPS Next 5Y9.4%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%

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 0 0 0 0 0

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PCG is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.55.
68.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.11. PCG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.26, the valuation of PCG can be described as very reasonable.
78.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.78, PCG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.55
Fwd PE 9.26
PCG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

61.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.84
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)1.01
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, PCG is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.48, PCG's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 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 2.39, PCG's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%

5.2 History

The dividend of PCG decreases each year by -53.24%.
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)-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

PCG pays out 8.55% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.55%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
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

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P G & E CORP

NYSE:PCG (8/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.2499 0 (0%)

15.25

-0.21 (-1.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners96.56%
Inst Owner Change0.54%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.41%
Market Cap33.51B
Analysts77.27
Price Target20.93 (37.25%)
Short Float %1.75%
Short Ratio1.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.66%
Yearly Dividend0.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)-53.24%
DP8.55%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (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)0.33%
PT rev (3m)-1.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.55
Fwd PE 9.26
P/S 1.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.74
P/B 1.07
P/tB 1.07
EV/EBITDA 9.84
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY8.66%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY10.8%
FCF(TTM)-0.99
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.08
OCFY26.76%
SpS11.13
BVpS14.19
TBVpS14.19
PEG (NY)1.01
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 0.46
F-Score6
WACC5.39%
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 Y11.45%
EPS Next 2Y10.03%
EPS Next 3Y9.79%
EPS Next 5Y9.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.3%
Revenue growth 3Y5.76%
Revenue growth 5Y7.35%
Sales Q2Q%-1.47%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.34%
Revenue Next 3Y3.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y10.58%
EBIT growth 3Y22.92%
EBIT growth 5Y29.77%
EBIT Next Year94.05%
EBIT Next 3Y32.21%
EBIT Next 5Y21.41%
FCF growth 1Y58.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y97.45%
OCF growth 3Y52.58%
OCF growth 5Y10.78%