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Public Service Enterprise Group Inc(PEG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$72.28
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PEG

10/09/2026: PEG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc is a stable, regulated utility company providing essential electricity and gas services to a large portion of New Jersey. Its core strength lies in its predictable cash flows and strong regulatory relationship within its exclusive franchise territory. The primary investment story centers on consistent, long-term rate base growth driven by ongoing investments in infrastructure modernization and grid resilience. While the company is well-positioned, investors should monitor risks related to interest rate sensitivity, regulatory outcomes, and the high cost of maintaining critical utility assets. This stock is generally best suited for income-oriented or low-risk investors looking for defensive, long-term exposure to the utility sector.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitPSEG offers steady, low-growth utility characteristics rather than high-growth potential.
Momentum investorMixed fitUtility stocks like PSEG generally lack the rapid price appreciation sought by momentum investors unless sector-wide trends are positive.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to regulated rate outcomes, making it a stable but rarely 'deep value' play.
Dividend investorStrong fitPSEG is a reliable dividend payer suitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorStrong fitThe regulated nature of the business provides lower volatility compared to the broader market.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowRegulated utilities typically exhibit lower beta and price swings than the general market.
Valuation riskMediumUtility valuations are sensitive to interest rate environments which impact yield attractiveness.
Competition riskLow / nonePSEG operates as a regulated monopoly in its service territories.
Business qualityStrongThe company has a high-quality, regulated asset base with predictable cash flows.
Dividend incomeStrongConsistent dividend payments are a core pillar of the investment thesis.
Execution riskMediumManaging large-scale infrastructure projects and regulatory approvals requires operational excellence.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.19%
Avg. Invested days 54
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PEG receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PEG has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+19.1%) and solid revenue growth (+18.3%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.7%), very low insider ownership of 0.13%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PEG's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (2.7% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is PEG's strongest growth driver at +126.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+18.3%, solid) and earnings growth (+19.1%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 79.4% and approximately 99.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.13%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 10.79%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.53%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 6.10%
State Street Corp 5.92%
Bank of America Corp 2.98%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PEG generates approximately $690 of gross profit, $245 of operating income, and $27 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 11.08%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PEG has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 36.02B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.98
1Y Target Price 84.47
Price to earnings Ratio 17.98
1Y Target Price 84.47
Volume (30-day avg) 4.0M shares
Beta 0.52
52 Weeks Range 66.15 - 85.40
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 66.15 - 85.40
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.62%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.02

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Electric DistributionDelivery of electricity to customers, including grid maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.This is the core, stable income-generating engine of the company.
Gas DistributionTransportation and delivery of natural gas to residential and commercial customers.Provides reliable, regulated utility income that complements the electric business.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 17.98
Forward PE 15.02
Enterprise Value 58.94B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.87
Enterprise Value 58.94B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.87
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.7
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.34
Shares Outstanding 498.32M
Shares Floating 497.10M
Shares Outstanding 498.32M
Shares Floating 497.10M
Percent Insiders 0.13
Percent Institutions 79.4

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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