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First Gen Corp

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59,3B USD
P/E
2,8x
EV / Rev
1,2x
Div yield
4,83 %
Op margin
18,2 %
ROE
653,2 %
Net margin
40,9 %
Debt / equity
0,63
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About

First Gen Corp operates as an independent power producer in the Philippines, generating revenue through electricity production and sales.

Business. First Gen Corp (FGEN.PS) is an independent power producer operating within the utilities sector. The company generates service revenue through its power production activities. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data.

Classification92 %
SectorUtilities
IndustryIndependent Power Producers
ActivityUtilities
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
HOLD1 analysts
0 buy1 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target17,90

Analyst recommendations

1 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy0
Hold1
Sell0
12-month price target
17,90
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
2,8x
P/E
Analysts
Hold
1 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
653,2 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

5
  • ENERGYEDC denies talks on $5B Barito bid, though offer remains on table2026-07-30
  • ENERGYEDC takeover saga deepens as Lopez family pivots from Meralco bid2026-07-18
  • ENERGYFirst Gen receives $5 billion unsolicited takeover bid for EDC from Indonesia's Barito2026-07-16
  • ENERGYSEC's Francis Lim to mediate Lopez family dispute2026-07-16
  • MARKETSRSP delegates vote to elect 99 central committee members2026-06-24
  • Sector rotation

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    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities · THIS SECTOR−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-16

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    First Gen Corp (FGEN.PS) is an independent power producer operating within the utilities sector. The company generates service revenue through its power production activities. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not provided in the available data.

    Classification92 %
    SectorUtilities
    IndustryIndependent Power Producers
    ActivityUtilities
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    First Gen Corp maintains a balanced capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, indicating moderate leverage relative to its equity base of 3.26 billion USD. The company holds 766.5 million USD in cash and equivalents against 2.06 billion USD in long-term debt, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, as flagged in the risk assessment. Liquidity appears adequate with a current ratio of 2.52, suggesting the firm can meet short-term obligations comfortably. The market capitalization stands at 59.34 billion USD, reflecting a significant premium over the book value, evidenced by a price-to-book ratio of 18.19.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 6.53% and a return on assets of 3.28%. The company generated 906.0 million USD in revenue, with a gross profit of 376.7 million USD and operating income of 165.0 million USD. Net income reached 370.9 million USD, which is notably higher than operating income, suggesting significant non-operating gains or tax benefits contributed to the bottom line. The valuation multiples include a P/E ratio of 2.78 and an EV/EBITDA of 6.40, indicating the market prices the earnings at a low multiple relative to the enterprise value.

    Revenue concentration and geographic exposure are not detailed in the available segment or geography data, limiting the ability to assess specific market dependencies. The company operates within the Independent Power Producers industry, which typically involves long-term power purchase agreements and regulatory frameworks specific to the Philippines. Without specific segment breakdowns, the revenue mix is assumed to be driven by the core utility operations described in the classification.

    Growth trajectory analysis is constrained by the absence of historical period data in the input, preventing a year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter trend assessment. The current financial snapshot provides a single-period view of performance, with no prior periods available for comparison to determine revenue or earnings momentum. Capital expenditure of 438.3 million USD resulted in a free cash flow of 49.2 million USD, indicating significant investment activity relative to cash generation.

    Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk rating and low dilution risk. The key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which may impact financial flexibility during periods of high interest rates or reduced cash flow. The company’s reliance on debt financing for capital expenditures, as seen in the high capex relative to free cash flow, introduces refinancing risk if market conditions tighten.

    Recent events include analyst estimates with a mean price target of 17.90 PHP and a mean recommendation of 3.00, indicating a neutral outlook from the single covering analyst. There are no strong buy or buy recommendations, with only one hold rating recorded. No specific filing, news, or transcript observations were provided in the input data to detail recent corporate actions or strategic shifts.

    Key takeaways
    • First Gen Corp trades at a low P/E of 2.78 but a high P/B of 18.19, suggesting market skepticism about asset quality or earnings sustainability despite low earnings multiples.
    • Net income of 370.9 million USD significantly exceeds operating income of 165.0 million USD, indicating non-operating items are a major driver of profitability.
    • Free cash flow of 49.2 million USD is modest relative to capital expenditures of 438.3 million USD, highlighting heavy investment requirements.
    • The company has a negative net cash position after debt, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, posing moderate refinancing risk.
    • Analyst sentiment is neutral with a single hold rating and a price target of 17.90 PHP, offering limited upside consensus.

    Bull / Bear case

    Generated · model-assisted
    BULL CASE · 4

    Net income surged 47.1% year-over-year to $21.3 billion, demonstrating strong bottom-line growth despite revenue volatility.

    Return on equity of 6.53% is classified as best-in-class compared to the cohort median of 0.07%.

    Free cash flow improved by 115.3% year-over-year, recovering to a positive $2.8 billion from a prior deficit.

    Net income grew at a 13.8% compound annual growth rate over the last four fiscal years.

    BEAR CASE · 2

    Long-term debt increased to $129.8 billion in FY-1, reflecting a substantial rise in leverage obligations.

    The company faces medium liquidity and credit risks, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in its financial stability.

    In focus — financials by report

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2026-04-10
    FY 2026 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue $52.06B, +6,1% YoY; Operating income −34,9% YoY.

    Revenue$52.06B+6,1 % YoY
    Operating income$9.48B−34,9 % YoY
    Net income$21.31B+47,1 % YoY
    Free cash flow$2.83B+115,3 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flow$28.53B−28,1 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    Revenue$52.06B
    Gross profit$21.65B
    Operating income$9.48B
    Net income$21.31B
    Margins
    Gross margin41.6%
    Operating margin18.2%
    Net margin40.9%
    FCF margin5.4%
    Balance sheet
    Total assets$381.82B
    Total liabilities$189.94B
    Total equity$191.88B
    Cash & equivalents$45.07B
    Long-term debt$121.15B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flow$28.53B
    CapEx-$25.19B
    Free cash flow$2.83B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue $906.0MOperating costs $741.1MFinance $107.1MNet income $370.9M
    Highlights
    • Revenue $52.06B, +6,1% YoY
    • Operating income −34,9% YoY
    • Net income +47,1% YoY
    • Free cash flow +115,3% YoY
    • Net margin 40.9%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $16,50
    Market cap
    $59.34B
    Enterprise value
    $60.64B
    P/E
    2.8x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    1.2x
    EV / Op income
    6.4x
    EV / OCF
    2.1x
    P / B
    18.2x
    P / Tangible book
    18.2x
    Tangible book
    $3.26B
    Net cash
    -$1.29B
    Current ratio
    2.5
    Debt / equity
    0.6
    ROA
    3.3%
    ROE
    6.5%
    Cash conversion
    134.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -48.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,05
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    1
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
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    Segment margin
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    as of 2026-07-13 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate0,05
    Revenueno estimateno estimate1,1B PHP
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate424,4M PHP
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in PHP. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution1 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy0
    Hold1
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$17,90 · Median $17,90
    Low $17,90High $17,90
    Operating income · consensus424,4M PHP
    EPS surprise
    +98,1 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    −17,0 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$17,90
    Mean$17,90
    Median$17,90
    High$17,90
    Spot$16,50
    +8.5 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin18,2 %Below median
    Net Margin40,9 %Above P75
    ROE653,2 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-48,4 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,63Below median
    Cash Conv1,34Below median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Reference data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Enterprise Value
      market_cap - net_cash
    • Return On Assets
      net_income / total_assets
    Source documents
    • First Gen Corp Market data — financials · 2026-07-13
    • First Gen Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-13

    Ownership & reference

    Leadership

    • Anthony Julicer A. AlvisSenior Vice President
    • Dennis Michael P. GonzalesSenior Vice President
    • Erwin O. AvanteSenior Vice President
    • Federico R. LopezChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
    • Jerome H. CaingletSenior Vice President
    • Vincent Martin C. VillegasSenior Vice President

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    FGEN.PSCanonical
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    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-16
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-04-10 09:17 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue USD 52.06B · Net USD 21.31B
    2025-04-07 06:11 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue USD 49.06B · Net USD 14.49B
    2024-03-21 06:50 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue USD 137.60B · Net USD 17.36B
    2023-03-24 20:39 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue USD 145.29B · Net USD 14.24B
    2022-04-06 09:04 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue USD 106.74B · Net USD 12.72B
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Reference data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage