PCGPC.PFD (Pacific Gas & Electric Co) Beta: 0.3289 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


What is Pacific Gas & Electric Co Beta?

Pacific Gas & Electric Co PCGPC.PFD Beta is 0.3289 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), Pacific Gas & Electric Co's Beta is 0.3289.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co  (AMEX:PCGpC.PFD) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)

Pacific Gas & Electric Co Beta Related Terms

Pacific Gas & Electric Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pacific Gas & Electric Co's Beta can be seen below:

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Pacific Gas & Electric Co Beta Chart

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PCGPC.PFD vs BLSP, LOKCF, CEIFF: Beta Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Pacific Gas & Electric Co's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co Beta vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pacific Gas & Electric Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Gas & Electric Co's Beta falls into.


Pacific Gas & Electric Co Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.3289 mean?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (PCGPC.PFD) has a Beta of 0.3289 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Pacific Gas & Electric Co and its competitors.
Is Pacific Gas & Electric Co's Beta too high?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co's current Beta is 0.3289.
How does Pacific Gas & Electric Co's Beta compare to BLSP and LOKCF?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co's Beta of 0.3289 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beta depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Pacific Gas & Electric Co and its competitors. Pacific Gas & Electric Co's current Beta is 0.3289. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Gas & Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (PCGPC.PFD) has a current Beta of 0.3289. The current Beta is 0.3289. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pacific Gas & Electric Co (PCGPC.PFD), the current Beta is 0.3289 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co Business Description

Address 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA, USA, 94612
Pacific Gas & Electric Co a public utility operating in Northern and Central California. The Utility generates revenues mainly through the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas to customers.