Portland General Electric Company
PORUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned May 30, 2026
Scan Results
Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, Portland General Electric Company (POR) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Electric. The company carries a $5.80B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates six thermal plants, four wind farms, and seven hydroelectric facilities.
Market Cap
$5.80B
Beta
0.56
P/E (TTM)
22.38
P/E (Fwd)
14.00
EPS (TTM)
$2.24
EPS (Fwd)
$3.58
ROE
6.3%
ROA
2.4%
Cash
$8.0M
Total Debt
$5.34B
Free CF
-$302.1M
52W Change
17.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $8.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $5.34B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$302.1M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 6.3% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $2.65B (2022) to $3.58B (2025), reflecting a 35% increase over the period.
POR's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. Portland General Electric Company carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Portland General Electric Company and its sector.