What is POR's Intrinsic value?

Portland General Electric Co (POR) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 2, 2025, Portland General Electric Co's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $27.07 to $88.99 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $88.99 +109.9%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $57.78 +36.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $64.70 +52.6%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $38.49 -9.2%
Earnings Power Value $27.07 -36.2%

Is Portland General Electric Co (POR) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $42.40, the stock appears to be significantly undervalued.

Understanding Intrinsic Value

Intrinsic value represents the "true" worth of a company based on its fundamentals rather than market sentiment. We've employed multiple methodologies to triangulate Portland General Electric Co's intrinsic value, including:

  1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Values the company based on projected future cash flows
  2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM): Values the company based on expected future dividend payments
  3. Earnings Power Value (EPV): Values the company based on its current earnings power, assuming no growth

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

The cost of capital is a critical factor in valuation models, representing the required return for investors.

WACC Component Low High
Long-term bond rate 3.9% 4.4%
Equity market risk premium 4.6% 5.6%
Adjusted beta 0.41 0.56
Cost of equity 5.7% 8.0%
Cost of debt 4.0% 6.1%
Tax rate 9.8% 12.1%
Debt/Equity ratio 1.04 1.04
After-tax WACC 4.7% 6.6%

Valuation Methods

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

Our DCF model projects cash flows over 5-year and 10-year horizons, with the following key assumptions:

  • Forecast Period: 5-year DCF and 10-year DCF
  • Terminal Growth Rate: 0.0% (range: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Discount Rate: 5.6% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $3,480 (FY12-2024) to $6,688 (FY12-2034)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 9% to 14%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 35% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $58 $11,347M 80.4%
10-Year Growth $89 $14,765M 66.8%
5-Year EBITDA $79 $13,638M 83.7%
10-Year EBITDA $114 $17,454M 71.9%

2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM)

The DDM values a company based on its expected future dividend payments. We used two approaches:

Multi-Stage DDM:

  • Current payout ratio: 68.1%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 6.9%
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.5%
  • Fair value: $64.70 (52.6% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.0% (Low) to 5.7% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 0.0% (Low) to 1.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $24 to $53
  • Selected fair value: $38.49 (-9.2% from current price)

3. Earnings Power Value (EPV)

EPV assesses a company's value based on its current normalized earnings power, assuming no growth.

EPV Component Value
Normalized Earnings $437M
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.6% - 4.7%
Enterprise Value $6,577M - $9,391M
Net Debt $5,020M
Equity Value $1,557M - $4,371M
Outstanding Shares 110M
Fair Value $14 - $40
Selected Fair Value $27.07

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $4643M
Enterprise Value $9663M
Trailing P/E 15.27
Forward P/E 13.53
Trailing EV/EBITDA 6.80
Current Dividend Yield 445.81%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 9.33%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 1.04

Investment Decision Framework

To determine the most reliable intrinsic value estimate, we weigh each valuation method based on:

  1. Forecast Certainty: DCF methods rely on long-term projections, while earnings power value focuses on current normalized earnings
  2. Business Model Alignment: Dividend models are more appropriate for mature companies with established dividend policies
  3. Historical Accuracy: How well each method has predicted fair value historically

Valuation Weight Matrix

Valuation Method Weight Weighted Value
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) 30% $26.70
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $14.44
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $12.94
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $5.77
Earnings Power Value 10% $2.71
Weighted Average 100% $62.56

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Portland General Electric Co's weighted average intrinsic value is $62.56, which is approximately 47.5% above the current market price of $42.40.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (9% to 14% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Historical dividend growth of 9.33%

Given these factors, we believe Portland General Electric Co is currently significantly undervalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.