Portland General Electric Company
PORUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned Jul 18, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, Portland General Electric Company (POR) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Electric. The $6.07B market capitalization puts POR squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It operates six thermal plants, four wind farms, and seven hydroelectric facilities.
Market Cap
$6.07B
Beta
0.54
P/E (TTM)
23.62
P/E (Fwd)
14.64
EPS (TTM)
$2.22
EPS (Fwd)
$3.58
ROE
6.3%
ROA
2.4%
Cash
$8.0M
Total Debt
$5.34B
Free CF
-$302.1M
52W Change
31.0%
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. Free cash flow is running at -$302.1M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 6.3%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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.
With a beta below 0.7, Portland General Electric Company typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing POR's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.