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Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. · Tenets
How PEG measures up against value, income, timing, and long-hold tenets. Every criterion shows the live number and the pass rule. Always free.
The tenets below and the 0-100 Tenet Score on this report are two separate computations: each tenet runs its own criteria and its own pass rule, while the score is a percentile composite reported as one of four verdict words (Strong, Solid, Mixed or Weak).
1 / 17 qualify todayas of 2026-10-02 · computed nightly from our fundamentals DB; point-in-time auditable.
QUALIFIES
1
meet every gate today
BORDERLINE
4
within one input of the gate
FAILS
12
miss at least one gate
UNKNOWN
0
insufficient data to judge
passesfailsborderlineunknown
Value — six classic philosophies
Buffett Qualitydurable moat
✕ FailsFailsROE ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)11.8% · ≥ 15.0%
PassesGross margin ≥ 40%(fiscal 2025: held in its sector pending the TTM check)69.0% · ≥ 40.0%
PassesNet margin ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)16.0% · ≥ 15.0%
FailsDebt/equity ≤ 0.5(quarter ending Jun 30, 2026)1.42 · ≤ 0.50
FailsGrowing FCF (multi-yr)(fiscal 2020 to 2025)−32.0% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Buffett Quality.The pass rule for Buffett Quality is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Buffett Quality under The screens ›
Piotroski F-Scorefinancial strength
✓ 8 / 9PassesReturn on assets positive(fiscal 2025)3.7% · > 0
PassesOperating cash flow positive(fiscal 2025)$3.3B · > 0
PassesReturn on assets improving(fiscal 2025)3.2% → 3.7%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (CFO > net income)(fiscal 2025)$3.3B vs $2.1B
FailsLeverage falling (long-term debt / assets)(fiscal 2025)34.7% → 37.6%
PassesCurrent ratio improving(fiscal 2025)0.65 → 0.80
PassesNo share dilution (≤ +2%)(fiscal 2025)+0.2%
PassesGross margin expanding(fiscal 2025)67.3% → 69.0%
PassesAsset turnover improving(fiscal 2025)0.19 → 0.21
Decided by the pass rule for Piotroski F-Score.The badge above reads a pass with 1 of the checks below marked as failing. The pass rule for Piotroski F-Score is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. These checks score 8 of 9.Piotroski F-Score under The screens ›
Munger Compoundershigh-ROIC quality
✕ FailsFailsROIC ≥ 15%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)6.1% · ≥ 15.0%
FailsNet debt/EBITDA ≤ 3×(fiscal 2025: held in its sector pending the TTM check)5.2× · ≤ 3.0×
FailsAltman Z ≥ 3 (safe zone)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)1.18 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Munger Compounders.The pass rule for Munger Compounders is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Munger Compounders under The screens ›
Magic FormulaROC + earnings yield (threshold check; full rank needs universe)
✕ FailsPassesEBIT > 0(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)$2.9B · > 0
FailsEarnings yield EBIT/EV ≥ 6%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)5.0% · ≥ 6.0%
FailsReturn on capital ≥ 25%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)6.9% · ≥ 25.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Magic Formula.The pass rule for Magic Formula is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.About this screen ›
Graham Defensivemargin of safety
✕ FailsPassesSize: market cap ≥ $2B$33.9B · ≥ $2.0B
FailsCurrent ratio ≥ 2(quarter ending Jun 30, 2026)0.88 · ≥ 2.00
FailsPositive EPS 10y9y
PassesPays a dividend$2.52 · > 0
FailsEPS growth ≥ 3%/yr(fiscal 2020 to 2025)2.3% per year · ≥ 3.0%
FailsP/E ≤ 15(latest fiscal year: held in its sector pending the TTM check)16.84 · ≤ 15.00
FailsP/E × P/B ≤ 22.5(trailing twelve months)32.92 · ≤ 22.50
Decided by the pass rule for Graham Defensive.The pass rule for Graham Defensive is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Graham Defensive under The screens ›
Lynch GARPgrowth at reasonable price (historical-CAGR basis)
✕ FailsFailsPEG < 1 (hist. growth)(through fiscal 2025)7.21 · < 1.00
FailsEPS growth 10–30%(fiscal 2020 to 2025)2.3% per year · 10.0%–30.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Lynch GARP.The pass rule for Lynch GARP is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Lynch GARP under The screens ›
Income — dividend safety
Income & Dividend Safetycoverage over headline yield
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$2.52 · > 0
PassesYield in a healthy band (not a yield trap)3.7% · 1.0%–8.0%
FailsCovered by free cash flow0.02 · ≥ 1.20
Unknown — no dataEarnings payout not stretched59.6% · ≤ 75.0%
FailsBalance sheet can sustain the payout5.2× · ≤ 4.0×
PassesAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)14.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr5.2% · ≥ 5.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety.The pass rule for Income & Dividend Safety is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 8 carry no data.
Dividend Growthraises you can count on
~ BorderlinePassesPays a dividend$2.52 · > 0
PassesAnnual dividend raised 10+ years running (Aristocrat ≥25, King ≥50)14.00 · ≥ 10.00
PassesNo dividend cut in the last 5 yearsNo cut on record
Passes5-year dividend growth ≥ 5%/yr5.2% · ≥ 5.0%
FailsCovered by free cash flow0.02 · ≥ 1.20
PassesPayout not stretched59.6% · ≤ 75.0%
Decided by the pass rule for Dividend Growth.The pass rule for Dividend Growth is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Dividend Growth under The screens ›
Long Hold — quality compounders
Quality Compounderhigh returns, reinvested, few new shares
✕ FailsFailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 15% in 4+ of the last 5 years0 of 4 on file
FailsRevenue compounding ≥ 8%/yr over 5 years4.8% per year · ≥ 8.0%
PassesNot diluting: diluted share count flat-to-down (≤ +1%/yr)−0.2% · ≤ 1.0%
FailsFree cash flow margin ≥ 12%2.2% · ≥ 12.0%
PassesEarnings backed by cash (operating cash flow ≥ net income)1.79 · ≥ 1.00
Reading: holds. Not a gate checkDisciplined buybacks: actively reducing the share count (bonus)reading, not a gate check−0.2%
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Compounder.The pass rule for Quality Compounder is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here. Lines marked as readings are published beside the checks and are not gate checks.Quality Compounder under The screens ›
Timing — dip & swing receipts
Drawdown Contexta dip, not a collapse
✕ FailsPassesOff its 52-week high by 8–35% (a dip, not a collapse)22.5% · 8.0%–35.0%
FailsDip within its own normal pullback band0.21
FailsNot past where its dips have historically recovered from2.27
FailsA dip in an uptrend (above a rising 200-day)78.94
FailsHigher-low structure still intactstructure broken · higher low
PassesClear of the earnings blackout (more than 5 days out)32.00 · > 5.00
Decided by the pass rule for Drawdown Context.The pass rule for Drawdown Context is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Reversal Evidencedaily close onlysigns the pullback is turning
✕ FailsUnknown — no dataA bullish MACD cross within 10 sessions— · ≤ 10.00
FailsReclaimed a rising 50-day EMA72.65
PassesPrinted a higher lowyes
FailsA volume thrust on the turn (≥ 1.2× normal)0.96 · ≥ 1.20
FailsReversal signals fired: 3 of 4 (MACD·MA·HL·Vol)1.00 · ≥ 3.00
Decided by the pass rule for Reversal Evidence.The pass rule for Reversal Evidence is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 5 carry no data.
Not-a-Value-Trap Gatecheap for a good reason, not a broken one
✕ FailsFailsIn the cheap half of its own 5-year valuation range(through fiscal 2025)0.5×
FailsEarnings estimates not being cut−0.00
PassesReturns on capital not deteriorating0.06
Decided by the pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate.The pass rule for Not-a-Value-Trap Gate is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Quality Floorpasses the quality/value gate on this dip
~ BorderlinePassesOperating profit is positive(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)$2.9B · > 0
FailsReturn on invested capital ≥ 10%(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)6.1% · ≥ 10.0%
FailsA solvent balance sheet (Altman Z ≥ 1.8, net debt/EBITDA ≤ 4)(TTM through Jun 30, 2026)1.2×
PassesQuality score ≥ 5071.70 · ≥ 50.00
PassesRevenue growing over 5 years(fiscal 2020 to 2025)4.8% per year · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Quality Floor.The pass rule for Quality Floor is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Qualified Dipa pullback with receipts, not a falling knife
~ BorderlineA research signal from published criteria, not a recommendation.
FailsDrawdown context22.5% off its 52-week high
FailsReversal evidence1 of 4 signals fired
FailsTrap gate1 of 3 held
FailsQuality floor3 of 5 held
Invalidation level (structure break): below this the dip's structure has broken$76.67
Decided by the pass rule for Qualified Dip.The pass rule for Qualified Dip is what decides that verdict, and it is not restated here.Qualified Dip under The screens ›
Trend Alignmentprice in a confirmed uptrend
✕ FailsFailsTrading above its 50-day average73.37
FailsTrading above its 200-day average78.94
Fails50-day average above the 200-day (uptrend stack)73.37
Fails50-day average sloping up−0.06 · > 0
Decided by the pass rule for Trend Alignment.The pass rule for Trend Alignment is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Relative Strengthoutperforming, ranked vs the universe
✕ FailsFails3-month return in the top half of the universe0.24 · ≥ 0.50
Fails12-minus-1 momentum in the top half of the universe0.26 · ≥ 0.50
FailsRelative strength vs the S&P 500 improving−0.00 · > 0
FailsEarnings estimates being revised up−0.00
Decided by the pass rule for Relative Strength.The pass rule for Relative Strength is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page.
Momentum Triggera trigger you can see
✕ FailsFailsMACD above its signal line−1.89
Not scored: see the reason belowBack above the 50-day on a fresh cross (≤10 sessions)This is a two-part reading (price back above the 50-day, and a bullish momentum cross inside 10 sessions) and a dated momentum cross is not on record for this name yet, so it is left unscored rather than counted either way.—
PassesHigher high and higher low (stair-stepping up)higher high · higher low
FailsA volume thrust on the move (≥ 1.2× normal)0.96 · ≥ 1.20
Decided by the pass rule for Momentum Trigger.The pass rule for Momentum Trigger is what decides that verdict, and it is not published separately on the methodology page. 1 of 4 carry no data.
Volatility Regimecontext, not a signal
Context, not scoredAverage daily swing: normal0.02
Volatility band width: expanded (wide range)0.99
Distance from its 52-week high: mid-range0.23
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Unknown ≠ failAn “— Unknown” verdict means the inputs were insufficient: context, not a signal, and never counted as a fail.
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