ED vs PCG
Consolidated Edison and PG&E Corporation, both Utilities
Consolidated Edison is the larger company at $39B against $36B. On trailing earnings PCG is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 13.2 against 18.2, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year PCG returned +21% against +7.2% for ED. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts PCG ahead, 8/10 against 5/10.
| Figure | ED | PCG |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $108 | $18.22 |
| Market cap | $39B | $36B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 18.2 | 13.2 |
| 1-year return | +7.2% | +21% |
| 5-year return | +74% | +110% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Consolidated Edison
Revenue of $5.1B in Q1 2026, net income $924M. Its largest reported line is Electricity, 60% of the disclosed total.
PG&E Corporation
Revenue of $5.9B in Q2 2026, net income $761M. Its largest reported line is Electricity, 72% of the disclosed total.
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