POR
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Portland General Electric Company (POR) closed at $50.97 as of 2026-03-20, trading 21.1% above its 200-week moving average of $42.10. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 27.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.72 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 994 weeks of data, POR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -0.2%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $5.9 billion, POR is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 7.7%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Share count has increased 29.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 19.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in POR would have grown to $361, compared to $651 for the S&P 500. POR has returned 7.0% annualized vs 10.3% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: POR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After POR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying POR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -0.7% after 12 months (median -2.0%), compared to +12.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 47% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +0.2% vs +20.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment POR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
POR has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +-0.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2007 | Jun 2007 | 1 | 0.5% | -7.4% | +292.1% |
| Jul 2007 | Sep 2007 | 7 | 1.5% | -10.4% | +291.2% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 3 | 2.0% | -26.2% | +288.8% |
| Dec 2007 | Aug 2008 | 34 | 14.5% | -29.2% | +290.2% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2010 | 108 | 32.2% | -15.4% | +311.5% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 10.7% | +23.0% | +61.9% |
| Apr 2020 | May 2020 | 4 | 9.4% | +18.6% | +44.7% |
| Jun 2020 | Mar 2021 | 39 | 24.3% | +16.2% | +44.7% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 1.0% | +10.8% | +31.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Nov 2022 | 7 | 7.8% | -3.0% | +35.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 1 | 0.7% | -5.0% | +27.9% |
| Aug 2023 | Apr 2024 | 37 | 10.3% | +10.3% | +29.5% |
| Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | 5 | 1.3% | +0.1% | +29.2% |
| Dec 2024 | Feb 2025 | 8 | 6.6% | +14.7% | +24.2% |
| Mar 2025 | Aug 2025 | 19 | 6.5% | N/A | +23.7% |
| Average | 18 | — | +-0.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Portland General Electric Company (POR) is currently 21.1% above its 200-week moving average of $42.10. It would need to fall to $42.10 to cross below the line.
What is POR's 200-week moving average price?
Portland General Electric Company's 200-week moving average is $42.10 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when POR drops below its 200-week moving average?
POR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -0.2%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is POR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about POR as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 7.7%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does POR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.1 years, $100 invested in POR would have grown to $361, compared to $651 for the S&P 500. That's 7.0% annualized vs 10.3% for the index. POR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does POR pay a dividend?
Yes. Portland General Electric Company currently pays a dividend yield of 412.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20