POR (Portland General Electric Co) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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POR Portland General Electric Co POR
82 GF Score
Price $49.05
GF Value $44.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Portland General Electric Co Moat Score?

Portland General Electric Co POR +1.05% 82 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates POR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Utilities - Regulated companies, Portland General Electric Co ranks better than 93.03% on this metric.

Portland General Electric Co has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Portland General Electric Co has Narrow Moat: Portland General Electric has a strong regional presence and benefits from regulatory barriers in the utility sector. However, its pricing power is limited by regulatory oversight, and it lacks significant differentiation beyond its geographic monopoly.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Portland General Electric Co might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Portland General Electric Co  (NYSE:POR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Portland General Electric Co Moat Score Related Terms

POR vs TXNM, NWE, IDA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Portland General Electric Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

Portland General Electric Co Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Portland General Electric Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Portland General Electric Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Portland General Electric Co (POR) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #38 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Portland General Electric Co's Moat Score too high?
Portland General Electric Co's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #38 out of 545 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Portland General Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portland General Electric Co's Moat Score compare to TXNM and NWE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #38 out of 545 companies for Moat Score. This places Portland General Electric Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Portland General Electric Co's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Portland General Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portland General Electric Co (POR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.16, compared to a current price of $49.05 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Portland General Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portland General Electric Co (POR), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 08, 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.

Is Portland General Electric Co (POR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Portland General Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.05 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.16. GuruFocus considers Portland General Electric Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for POR:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $44.16 vs. price of $49.05 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the POR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Portland General Electric Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 49P:Germany
Address 121 South West Salmon Street, Portland, OR, USA, 97204
Portland General Electric is a regulated electric utility providing generation, transmission, and distribution services in a service territory that includes about half of all Oregon residents and two-thirds of the state's business activity. The company owns (wholly or through joint ventures) 3.6 gigawatts of gas, coal, wind, and hydro generation, along with 300 megawatts of energy storage. In February 2026, PGE proposed acquiring utilities in Washington state from Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
82GF Score

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