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XBRL · SEC EDGAR2007–2025(19yr)| Metric | FY 2007 | FY 2008 | FY 2009 | FY 2010 | FY 2011 | FY 2012 | FY 2013 | FY 2014 | FY 2015 | FY 2016 | FY 2017 | FY 2018 | FY 2019 | FY 2020 | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025Latest | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.2B | $14.6B | $13.4B | $13.8B | $15.0B | $15.0B | $15.6B | $17.1B | $16.8B | $17.7B | $17.1B | $16.8B | $17.1B | $18.5B | $20.6B | $21.7B | $24.4B | $24.4B | $24.9B | +2.1% |
| Operating Income | $2.1B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $2.3B | $1.9B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2.5B | $1.5B | $2.2B | $3.0B | -$9.7B | -$10.1B | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.8B | $2.7B | $4.5B | $4.7B | +6.5% |
| Operating Margin | 16.0% | 15.5% | 17.2% | 16.7% | 13.0% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 14.3% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 17.3% | -57.9% | -58.9% | 9.5% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 18.3% | 19.0% | +0.8pp |
| Net Income | $1.0B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $858.0M | $830.0M | $828.0M | $1.4B | $888.0M | $1.4B | $1.7B | -$6.8B | -$7.6B | -$1.3B | -$88.0M | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.5B | $2.7B | +7.6% |
| Net Margin | 7.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 8.0% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 8.0% | 9.7% | -40.8% | -44.6% | -7.1% | -0.4% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 10.3% | 10.8% | +0.6pp |
| Free Cash Flow | -$209.0M | -$865.0M | -$919.0M | -$596.0M | -$299.0M | $258.0M | -$1.8B | -$1.2B | -$1.4B | -$1.3B | $336.0M | -$1.8B | -$1.5B | -$26.8B | -$5.4B | -$5.9B | -$5.0B | -$2.3B | -$3.1B | -31.6% |
| FCF Margin | -1.6% | -5.9% | -6.9% | -4.3% | -2.0% | 1.7% | -11.4% | -6.8% | -8.4% | -7.4% | 2.0% | -10.5% | -8.7% | -145.2% | -26.3% | -27.0% | -20.3% | -9.6% | -12.3% | -2.8pp |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.78 | $3.63 | $3.20 | $2.82 | $2.10 | $1.92 | $1.83 | $3.06 | $1.79 | $2.78 | $3.21 | $-13.25 | $-14.50 | $-1.05 | $-0.05 | $0.84 | $1.05 | $1.15 | $1.18 | +2.6% |
1. THE BIG PICTURE
PG&E is a utility in a defensive crouch, attempting to prove to regulators and investors that it can operate safely and efficiently enough to outpace its existential liabilities. While it benefits from a "cost-of-service" monopoly in Northern California, its massive $61 billion total debt load and the constant threat of wildfire claims mean it operates with far less financial flexibility than its national peers.
2. WHERE THE RISKS HIT HARDEST
The "Lean operating system" management uses to drive efficiency is directly threatened by the CPUC’s Enhanced Oversight and Enforcement Process (EOEP). While management claims this system eliminates waste and improves decision-making (10-K Item 1), the EOEP gives regulators the power to revoke the Utility’s license to operate entirely if safety benchmarks are missed.
Furthermore, the "customer-driven investment program" intended to improve reliability is constrained by a $55.3 billion debt load at the Utility level (RISKS). This leverage increases vulnerability to interest rate fluctuations and limits the ability to borrow for the very capital expenditures—like the 10-year electric undergrounding plan—required to reduce the wildfire risks that created the debt in the first place.
3. WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY TOGETHER
The financial data reveals a business struggling with high fixed costs and negative cash flow. While operating revenues rose to $6.25 billion in the most recent quarter (10-Q), PG&E Corporation reported a loss of $87 million available to common shareholders. This discrepancy highlights the heavy toll of expense disallowances and the costs of extended operations at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.
PG&E’s revenue growth of 2.1% (TTMTTMTrailing Twelve Months — the most recent full year of financial data, updated on a rolling basis each quarter) is the lowest in its peer group, trailing the +18.6% seen at DTE and +18.3% at PEG (XBRL). This sluggishness is structural; while recent quarterly revenue grew due to interim rate relief, these gains were eroded by $100 million in lower relief for safety costs and $60 million in expense disallowances (10-Q). With a negative Free Cash Flow margin of -5.6%, PG&E is not currently generating enough cash from operations to cover its capital investments, a sharp contrast to peers like PEG which maintains a positive 2.4% FCFFCFFree Cash Flow — cash left after paying for operations and capital investments; what the company can actually spend, save, or return to shareholders margin.
4. IS IT WORTH IT AT THIS PRICE?
At 10.1x Forward P/EP/EPrice-to-Earnings ratio — share price divided by annual earnings per share; how much investors pay per dollar of profit. Higher P/E = higher growth expectations, PG&E is attractively valued relative to the peer median of 17.9x, trading at a 43% discount. This low multiple indicates the market is pricing in a long-term growth rate of just 0.5% (CAPM analysis). While PG&E Corporation’s actual TTMTTMTrailing Twelve Months — the most recent full year of financial data, updated on a rolling basis each quarter revenue growth of 2.1% exceeds this implied rate, the discount is justified by the extreme regulatory and legal risks that peers do not face.
Investors are also deterred by the 1.1% dividend yield, which is the lowest in the peer group and significantly below the 3.3% offered by WEC (Yahoo Finance). For the current price to be "right," PG&E must successfully navigate the 2019 Kincade and 2021 Dixie fire claims, which total $3.47 billion in accrued losses—far exceeding its $951 million in combined insurance coverage (RISKS).
5. WHAT WOULD CHANGE THIS VIEW?
- Cautious if the Wildfire Fund is depleted by other utilities or if PG&E loses its safety certification, which would expose PG&E Corporation to billions in unrecoverable wildfire claims.
- Constructive if PG&E Corporation successfully advances the 2 gigawatts of data center projects currently in final engineering (8-K), which would provide a much-needed boost to electric revenue growth.
6. BOTTOM LINE
Structural Advantage: A regulated cost-of-service monopoly and a regional service model that integrates "Lean" operational reviews. Bottom Line: PG&E is a high-risk recovery play where the deep valuation discount is a direct reflection of a massive debt burden and the constant threat of climate-driven insolvency.
1. Top 5 Material Risks
- Wildfire Liability and Fund Exhaustion: The Wildfire Fund and Continuation Account may not mitigate all liability for catastrophic wildfires. If the Utility loses its safety certification or the Continuation Account is depleted by other participating utilities, the Utility faces material financial risk. The Utility cannot recover wildfire-related losses from the Continuation Account if they do not exceed the greater of $1.0 billion or required insurance coverage.
- Cost Recovery Uncertainty: The Utility may be unable to recover costs in excess of insurance through rates if the CPUC or FERC determines such costs were incurred imprudently. Accrued losses for the 2019 Kincade fire ($1.325 billion) and 2021 Dixie fire ($2.15 billion) significantly exceed available insurance coverage of $430 million and $521 million, respectively.
- Regulatory Enforcement and Licensing: The Enhanced Oversight and Enforcement Process (EOEP) allows the CPUC to impose escalating measures, including the potential revocation of the Utility’s Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (its license to operate).
- Substantial Indebtedness: As of December 31, 2025, the Utility held $55.3 billion in outstanding debt and PG&E Corporation held $5.7 billion. This high leverage limits the ability to borrow for working capital or capital expenditures and increases vulnerability to interest rate hikes.
- Climate Change and Environmental Factors: Extreme weather, drought, and climate change increase the risk of vegetation-related ignitions. These events can lead to significant claims, property damage, and regulatory penalties, particularly if the Utility is found to have failed in its maintenance or operational practices.
2. Company-Specific Risks
- Nuclear Decommissioning and Operations: The Utility operates two nuclear units at Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) and faces potential liabilities for environmental, health, and financial risks, including a requirement to pay up to $332 million for liabilities arising from any nuclear incident at any U.S. nuclear plant.
- Municipalization and Asset Acquisition: Local jurisdictions, such as San Francisco, have sought to acquire Utility assets through eminent domain. Successful municipalization would remove assets from the rate base, reducing revenues and the opportunity to earn a return on those assets.
- Tax Attribute Limitations: PG&E Corporation holds $38.3 billion in federal and $34.1 billion in California net operating loss carryforwards. An "ownership change" under Section 382 of the IRC could limit the ability to use these attributes, potentially causing income taxes to be paid earlier than forecasted.
- Ownership Restrictions: To protect tax attributes, PG&E Corporation’s Amended Articles restrict any person or entity from acquiring 4.75% or more of the combined value of outstanding Equity Securities, which may limit shareholder liquidity and investment flexibility.
3. Regulatory/Legal Risks
- Inverse Condemnation: Courts have imposed strict liability on utilities for damages resulting from the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities, even if the utility is unable to recover these costs through rates.
- Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): The 15% corporate alternative minimum tax on adjusted financial statement income (AFSI) could result in substantial federal cash liabilities beginning in 2028 if current tax deductions for repairs and maintenance are not permitted.
- Environmental Remediation: The Utility faces ongoing remediation costs for sites such as the Hinkley natural gas compressor station, which are not recoverable through rates or insurance.
- Data Privacy Compliance: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires the protection of personal information; failure to safeguard this data against cyber incidents or human error could result in material fines and penalties.
4. Financial Impact Map
Wildfire Liability → Financial Condition, Results of Operations, Liquidity, and Cash Flows → Recorded liability estimates for the 2019 Kincade, 2021 Dixie, and 2022 Mosquito fires are subject to change and could exceed current estimates.
Cost Recovery Risk → Financial Condition, Results of Operations, Liquidity, and Cash Flows → Inability to recover costs in excess of insurance ($1.325 billion for Kincade and $2.15 billion for Dixie) if deemed imprudent by regulators.
Substantial Indebtedness → Cash Flow from Operations → A substantial portion of cash flow is required for debt service, limiting funds available for other business areas.
Municipalization/Bypass → Rate Base and Revenues → Assets acquired by third parties are excluded from the rate base, reducing the Utility’s revenues and return on investment.
Tax Attribute Limitations → Federal and California Income Tax Expense → Potential loss of $38.3 billion (federal) and $34.1 billion (state) in net operating loss carryforwards could accelerate tax payments and reduce cash flow.
Recent Filings
| Form | Filed | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 8-K | Feb 2026 | — |
| 10-K | Feb 2026 | Dec 2025 |
| 10-Q | Oct 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| 14A | Apr 2025 | — |