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Portland General Electric Co(POR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for POR
09/28/2026: POR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Portland General Electric is a regulated electric utility serving the Portland metropolitan area and parts of Oregon. The company benefits from a stable, integrated utility model that provides reliable cash flows and defensive characteristics, making it suitable for long-term income-focused investors. Its primary investment story centers on the capital-intensive transition to clean energy and grid modernization, which supports rate base growth. However, investors must monitor risks related to regional regulatory decisions, the significant cost of wildfire mitigation, and potential interest rate sensitivity. Overall, the stock represents a steady, utility-sector player focusing on compliance, resilience, and long-term infrastructure investment within a single state jurisdiction.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company offers moderate growth rather than aggressive capital appreciation typical of growth stocks. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Utility stocks rarely provide the volatility or price velocity sought by momentum investors. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The valuation often trades at a premium due to the regulated, defensive nature of the business. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company provides a reliable dividend stream typical of the regulated utility sector. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Regulated utilities offer lower beta and defensive characteristics suitable for risk-averse portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Low | Regulated utilities generally exhibit lower sensitivity to market swings. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | High interest rates can compress valuation multiples for utility stocks. |
| Competition risk (Regulatory constraints) | Medium | While direct competition is limited, regulatory outcomes significantly impact earnings. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company provides an essential service with stable, regulated demand. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | Dividends are reliable but typically grow at modest, regulated-utility rates. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Large infrastructure projects are subject to cost overruns and delays. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 4% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.20B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.74 | 1Y Target Price 53.41 |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.74 | 1Y Target Price 53.41 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.2M shares | Beta 0.53 | 52 Weeks Range 40.75 - 53.44 | Updated Date 09/28/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 40.75 - 53.44 | Updated Date 09/28/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.54% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.13 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Regulated Electric Utility | Retail electricity sales, transmission, and distribution fees. | The company earns money by charging customers for electricity at rates approved by regulators. |
| Geography: Oregon | Service territory in the Portland metropolitan area and surrounding regions. | Revenue is highly dependent on the local economy and population trends in the Oregon service area. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 20.74 | Forward PE 12.76 | Enterprise Value 10.69B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 |
Enterprise Value 10.69B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.03 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.52 | Shares Outstanding 117.61M | Shares Floating 117.00M |
Shares Outstanding 117.61M | Shares Floating 117.00M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.46 | Percent Institutions 108.09 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Portland General Electric Co
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Portland, OR, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-03-31 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Maria MacGregor Pope | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric | Full time employees 2877 | Website https://www.portlandgeneral.com |
Full time employees 2877 | Website https://www.portlandgeneral.com | ||
Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon. It operates six thermal plants, four wind farms, and seven hydroelectric facilities. As of December 31, 2025, the company owned an electric transmission system consisting of 1,744 circuit miles, including 287 circuit miles of 500 kilovolt line, 414 circuit miles of 230 kilovolt line, and 577 miles of 115 kilovolt line; 466 miles of 57 kilovolt line; and served 960 thousand retail customers in 51 cities. It also has 29,251 circuit miles of distribution lines. Portland General Electric Company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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