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PG&E Corp (PCG)

Undervalued
UtilitiesUtilities - Regulated ElectricUnited States

Fundamental

51

Price

$11.98

Market Cap

$35.88B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, engages in the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas to customers in northern and central California, the United States. It generates electricity using nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuel-fired, fuel cells, and photovoltaic sources. The company owns and operates interconnected transmission lines; electric transmission substations, distribution lines, switching and distribution substations; and natural gas transmission, storage, and distribution systems consisting of distribution pipelines, backbone and local transmission pipelines, and various storage facilities. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, as well as natural gas-fired electric generation facilities. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Oakland, California.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$25.84B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$3.17B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$-3.07B

Total Equity

$32.54B

Total Liabilities

$108.82B

Current Ratio

1.22

Interest Coverage

1.67

Debt/EBITDA

6.19

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

Regulated utilityUndervalued

Fair Value

$18.18

Current Price

$11.98

Margin of Safety

+34.1%

Fair Value Range

$11.82 - $24.55

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$19.22
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$50.91
Earnings multiple (P/E):$10.18
Graham growth formula:Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings power value (EPV):$22.32
Justified P/B:Not applicable to this type of company
Dividend discount (Gordon):$3.75
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not applicable to this type of company
Mid-cycle earnings:Not applicable to this type of company
Revenue multiple:Not applicable to this type of company
Analyst Consensus:Buy (14B / 8H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+8.70%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

8.88

ROE

8.3%

P/B Ratio

0.97

P/FCF

-

Gross Margin

-

ROIC

3.1%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

3.1%

WACC

4.9%

ROIC − WACC

-1.9 pp

ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (14)

  • P/B Ratio 0.97
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 20.0%
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • ROE 9.6%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 6.2%
  • Analyst Consensus 64% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 10.9%
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 2.57
  • Net Margin Trend 12.3% vs 10.0%
  • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

Failed (9)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR -4.65%
  • Price CAGR -13.78%
  • ROIC 3.1%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • DCF valuation (Fairly valued)
  • Share Dilution 4.9%

Unavailable (5)

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  • P/FCF NaN
  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • CapEx intensity
  • PEG Ratio (need PE > 0 and growth > 0)

Piotroski F-Score

5/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

2.57

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

4.9%

Issuing new shares, diluting ownership

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Ms. Patricia Kessler PoppeCEO & Director56
Ms. Carolyn J. BurkeCFO & Executive VP58
Mr. Ajay WaghrayExecutive VP & Chief Information Officer63
Mr. John R. SimonEVP, General Counsel, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary60
Mr. Alejandro T. VallejoExecutive VP & Chief People Officer48
Mr. Jason M. GlickmanExecutive Vice President of Strategy & Growth44
Ms. Marlene M. SantosChief Transformation Officer & Executive VP of Enterprise Transformation Office64
Mr. Sumeet SinghCEO of Pacific Gas & Electric Company and Executive VP of Energy Delivery46
Ms. Stephanie N. WilliamsVP & Controller42
Ms. Carla J. PetermanPresident & Executive VP of Customer & Corporate Affairs46

Audit Risk

5

Board Risk

2

Compensation Risk

8

Shareholder Rights Risk

1

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-12

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-23

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-08-31

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for PCG, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 8/31/2026NEGATIVE
    PG&E, other utility stocks sink as California leaves investors exposed to wildfire liability

    PG&E Corporation and other utility stocks experienced a significant downturn following a California legislative development. Analysts suggest the new bill prioritizes victim protections over new investor safeguards, potentially increasing the financial exposure of utility companies to wildfire liabilities. This news raises concerns about future earnings and operational stability for utilities operating in California, impacting investor sentiment and potentially leading to a reassessment of risk premiums for the sector.

  • 8/31/2026NEGATIVE
    PG&E, Edison Bond Spreads Widen on Wildfire Liability Fears

    Bonds issued by PG&E Corp. and Edison International experienced a significant widening of their credit spreads on Monday. This negative price action followed the California legislature's rejection of a crucial component of Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed plan. The plan aimed to reallocate wildfire liabilities away from the state's utility companies. The market's reaction suggests investors are concerned about the potential for increased financial burden on these utilities due to wildfire-related risks, impacting their debt instruments.

  • 8/31/2026NEGATIVE
    PG&E, Edison International Stocks Plunge on California Wildfire Bill

    PG&E Corp. and Edison International shares experienced significant declines on Monday following the introduction of unfavorable wildfire legislation in California. This development led to a series of analyst downgrades, casting a shadow over the utility sector. The new legislation is perceived to increase the financial liabilities for utility companies related to wildfire damages, raising concerns about future profitability and operational costs. Investors are reacting to the heightened regulatory and financial risks, prompting a sell-off in these major California-based energy providers.

  • 8/28/2026NEGATIVE
    Newsom Blocked on Push to Shield Utilities From Fire Liabilities

    California Governor Gavin Newsom's initiative to shield publicly traded utilities from certain wildfire liabilities has been thwarted by state lawmakers. This development is a setback for companies like PG&E Corporation, which have faced significant financial burdens from wildfire damage claims. The failure to pass this legislation means utilities will likely continue to bear substantial costs, potentially impacting their profitability and stock valuations. Investors will be closely watching how these ongoing liabilities affect the companies' financial health and future investment plans.

  • 5/18/2026NEGATIVE
    PG&E Cuts Power to Some Customers in California on Fire Risk

    PG&E Corporation has initiated power shutoffs for some customers in California, citing high wildfire risk due to dry and windy weather conditions. This proactive measure, while aimed at preventing potential fires, disrupts service for affected residents and businesses. For investors, such events highlight ongoing operational challenges and regulatory scrutiny related to wildfire prevention, potentially impacting future earnings and increasing insurance costs. The company's stock may face pressure as these risks are factored into market sentiment.

via Markets Gazette