PCGNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

39.8%

Higher than 36% of Utilities sector peers

Updated 220h ago

Sector Performance

36th percentile

PCG

39.8%

Sector Median

43.3%

Sector Avg

46.7%

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Deep Analysis

PCG’s gross margin of 39.8% means the company keeps about 39.8 cents of every dollar in revenue after covering the direct costs of producing electricity and gas—a key measure of core profitability.

This sits below the Utilities sector median of 43.2%, placing PCG in the 36th percentile among its peers, meaning most competitors have a higher gross margin. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so no trend data is available to assess whether the margin is improving or deteriorating. Because the level is below the sector average and there is no trend to show movement, the risk lies in PCG’s current cost structure being less efficient than peers, but the lack of direction prevents a clear judgment on whether this is worsening or recovering. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict only partially—the below‑median margin suggests a competitive disadvantage, but without trend data, it does not strongly support a bearish or bullish tilt, leaving the neutral stance intact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PCG?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does PCG's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

PCG's Gross Margin of 39.8% compares to a Utilities sector median of 43.3%, placing it in the 36th percentile.

Who are PCG's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Utilities peers by Gross Margin include: PPL (43.9%), LNT (42.6%), ATO (46.0%), PNW (37.9%), PEG (36.5%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.