POR (Portland General Electric Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.91 (As of Mar. 2026) — 36% Above Median


POR Portland General Electric Co POR
83 GF Score
Price $52.58
GF Value $44.71
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 12 Warning Signs
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What is Portland General Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Portland General Electric Co POR +1.12% 83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.91 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates POR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Utilities - Regulated companies, Portland General Electric Co ranks worse than 86.67% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.91.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Portland General Electric Co is 0.87, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

POR' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 0.67   Max: 1.03
Current: 0.87

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Portland General Electric Co was 1.03. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.67.

POR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
86.67% of 375 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs POR: 0.87

As of today (2026-07-07), the Dividend Yield % of Portland General Electric Co is 4.02%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Portland General Electric Co was 5.06%. The lowest was 2.43%. And the median was 3.45%.

Portland General Electric Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.53.

During the past 12 months, Portland General Electric Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Portland General Electric Co was 14.40% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 5.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Portland General Electric Co (NYSE:POR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Portland General Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Portland General Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Portland General Electric Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.67 0.65 0.79 0.70 0.68

Portland General Electric Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.57 1.02 0.53 1.60 0.91

POR vs TXNM, NWE, IDA: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Portland General Electric Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.075/ 3.05
=0.68

Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.525/ 0.58
=0.91

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.91 mean?
Portland General Electric Co (POR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.91 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Portland General Electric Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #325 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Portland General Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.91 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.03. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Portland General Electric Co's value of 0.91 is 68.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #325 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Portland General Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Portland General Electric Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TXNM and NWE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Portland General Electric Co ranks #325 out of 375 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Portland General Electric Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Portland General Electric Co's value of 0.91 is 68.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Portland General Electric Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 0.54, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Portland General Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.91 is 68.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Portland General Electric Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Portland General Electric Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.91, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.67. 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 $44.71, compared to a current price of $52.58 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.91, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 68.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Portland General Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Portland General Electric Co (POR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.91 as of Mar. 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 $52.58 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $44.71. GuruFocus considers Portland General Electric Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for POR:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.91 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: $44.71 vs. price of $52.58 (17.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#325 of 375)

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.
83GF Score

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