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PCG

S&P 500
Neutral · 51/100

PG&E Corporation

Utilities
Multi-Utilities

$16.63

0.9%

Updated Today 7:15 PM ET

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 17.1% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$36.29B

P/E

12.28x

Forward P/E (est.)

10.42x

ROE

9.2%

Revenue Growth

5.3%

EPS Growth

17.9%

Profit Margin

11.4%

FCF Yield

15.8%

Debt / Equity

1.87x

ROIC

4.0%

Interest Coverage

1.67x

Current Ratio

1.2x

Dividend Yield

1.2%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

Rating Score

51/100

Technical Analysis (Educational)
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Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what PCG's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. PCG trades near $16.63, around its 50-day average ($16.70) and 200-day average ($16.42). Price tangled in its moving averages means there is no clear trend — the stock is ranging.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 52 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. PCG's is $0.41 (~2.5% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month PCG found buyers near $16.10 (support) and sellers near $17.25 (resistance); its 52-week range is $12.97–$19.16. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 1.9× the 20-day average — heavier than usual, which adds conviction to the move. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Business Overview
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PG&E Corporation (PCG) is a large-cap company in the Multi-Utilities industry, part of the Utilities sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $36.29B.

In its latest reported year it generated about $24.93B in revenue.

Our model rates PCG Neutral (51/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.

Revenue Growth
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4Y CAGR

4.8%

Revenue moved from $20.64B in 2021 to $24.93B in 2025, a 4.8% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a steady 5.3% year over year. Slower, mature growth is common for established businesses.

Profitability
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Gross Margin

35.9%

Operating Margin

19.0%

Net Margin

11.4%

ROE

9.2%

PG&E Corporation keeps about 11.4% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 35.9% gross margin and 19.0% operating margin. Return on equity is 9.2% and return on invested capital about 4.0%. Margins are moderate — typical of a competitive but profitable business.

Debt Analysis
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Total Debt

$57.39B

Net Debt

$56.26B

Net Debt / EBITDA

11.85x

Debt / Equity

1.87x

Leverage: debt-to-equity is 1.9x, and operating profit covers interest about 1.7x, with a current ratio of 1.2x. That is elevated leverage, which raises risk if earnings or rates move against it. It carries roughly $57.39B of total debt against $1.13B of cash.

Cash Flow Analysis
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Operating CF

$8.72B

Free Cash Flow

-$3.07B

FCF Margin

-12.3%

In the latest year PG&E Corporation produced about $8.72B of operating cash flow but negative free cash flow as it invested heavily. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 15.8% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.

Valuation Analysis
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P/E

12.28x

P/S

1.48x

P/B

1.07x

EV / EBITDA

PCG trades at 12.3x trailing earnings (about 10.4x on estimated forward earnings), 1.5x sales, and 1.1x book value. That is an undemanding multiple — potentially cheap if the business is stable.

Metrics vs. Typical Range

Where this stock sits versus what most companies trade at.

TTM P/E
12.3xCheap
Forward P/E
10.4xCheap
P/S ratio
1.5xCheap
Revenue growth
5.3%Average
EPS growth
17.9%Strong
Gross margin
35.9%Weak
Net margin
11.4%Strong
ROE
9.2%Weak

Typical ranges are general references (e.g., many stocks trade at ~18–26x earnings), not hard rules. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How PCG stacks up against its Utilities peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Utilities sector (31 S&P 500 companies), PCG ranks #20 of 31 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (12.3x P/E vs. 21.8x median) with a lower return on equity (9.2% vs. 10.4%) and slower revenue growth (5.3% vs. 9.0%).

P/E vs sector

12.3x

median 21.8x

ROE vs sector

9.2%

median 10.4%

Growth vs sector

5.3%

median 9.0%

Sector rank

#20

of 31 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
PCGThis stock12.3x5.3%Neutral· 51
ED18.1x9.1%Neutral· 56
DTE24.4x-15.5%Weak· 34
AEE19.7x12.3%Favorable· 64
CNP26x1.4%Weak· 37
XEL23.1x8.0%Neutral· 52
CMS20.5x12.7%Neutral· 54
NI23.4x15.7%Neutral· 57
Utilities median21.8x9.0%54/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianEDDTEAEECNPXELCMSNIPCGP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Utilities companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 31 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$9.14$15.67

vs. $16.63 today · expected CAGR -11%-1%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$26.18B$27.49B$28.87B$30.31B$31.82B
Net income$2.88B$3.02B$3.18B$3.33B$3.50B
EPS$1.07$1.13$1.18$1.24$1.31
Share price (low)$7.52$7.90$8.29$8.71$9.14
Share price (high)$12.90$13.54$14.22$14.93$15.67
CAGR (low–high)-55% / -22%-31% / -10%-21% / -5%-15% / -3%-11% / -1%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case

The case for PCG:

  • Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~15.8%) funds buybacks and dividends.
  • As an established S&P 500 member in Utilities, it brings scale and a long operating history.
Bear Case

The case against PCG:

  • Elevated leverage (debt/equity 1.9x) adds financial risk.
  • Interest coverage is thin (1.7x), so debt costs bite.
Key Risks
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Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.9x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.

Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.

Investment Thesis
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On balance, the picture is mixed: PG&E Corporation is a large-cap utilities business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 12.3x earnings, which our model scores Neutral (51/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.