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Portland General Electric CoPOR +1.05%82 Operating Margin % is 14.86% as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 15.65. 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 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Portland General Electric Co ranks worse than 51.9% on this metric.
Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Portland General Electric Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Portland General Electric Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Portland General Electric Co Operating Margin % Chart
POR vs TXNM, NWE, IDA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Portland General Electric Co's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Portland General Electric Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Portland General Electric Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Portland General Electric Co Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Portland General Electric Co (POR) has a Operating Margin % of 14.86% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Portland General Electric Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.65. Over the past decade, Portland General Electric Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.54 to 18.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #259 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Portland General Electric Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Portland General Electric Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.86% is near median its 10-year median of 15.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.54 to a high of 18.91. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.66. Portland General Electric Co's value of 14.86% is 1.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #259 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Operating Margin % compare to TXNM and NWE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #259 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Portland General Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.66. Portland General Electric Co's value of 14.86% is 1.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Portland General Electric Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 12.54 to 18.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.65 vs. the industry median of 14.66, Portland General Electric Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.66, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Portland General Electric Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.86% is 1.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Portland General Electric Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portland General Electric Co's current Operating Margin % is 14.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.65. 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 Operating Margin % is 14.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.65 and 1.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.66. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portland General Electric Co (POR), the current Operating Margin % is 14.86% as of Jun. 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:
Operating Margin %: 14.86% (near median its 10-year median of 15.65)
GF Value™: $44.16 vs. price of $49.05 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#259 of 499)
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 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.
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