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NRG

STRONG SELL

NRG Energy, Inc. · Utilities · United States · $29.8B · Avg Vol: $361M/d

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StockRank
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Q
43
V
13
M
30
P/E (TTM)
31.0x
ROE
23.8%
D/E
4.8x
Dividend %
1.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

NRG Energy, Inc. is an integrated power company primarily involved in power generation and retail electricity sales in competitive markets across the United States. The company benefits from its diversified generation fleet (including conventional and renewable assets) and extensive retail customer base in deregulated markets. As a major player in the competitive U.S. power market, NRG Energy balances large-scale generation with direct customer relationships, actively navigating the complexities of energy transition.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue31.5B28.8B28.1B30.7B-0.9%33.1B36.5B38.4B11.8%
EPS5.17-1.125.144.09-7.5%3.844.365.5216.2%
Shares229.6M208.1M198.6M190.4M-17.1%210.2M
Debt8.3B11.0B11.0B16.6B26.0%23.5B
Equity3.8B2.9B2.5B1.7B-24.0%
Op CF360.0M-221.0M2.3B1.9B74.5%1.6B
Inv CF-332.0M-910.0M-24.0M-1.6B
Fin CF1.0B-400.0M-1.8B3.5B
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PRICE (1Y)-20.9%
117125133141149Jun 26Jul 20Aug 7
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$118.13
RSI (14)
41.8
52W High
$188.71
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
43
ROIC
9.8%40.6
ROE
23.8%37.9
GP/Assets
21.4%89.7
Op. Margin
12.8%16.7
FCF/Assets
1.2%61.0
Piotroski
531.3
Int. Cover
2.0x13.7
D/E Ratio
4.83x2.9
Current Ratio
0.97x36.1
Value
13
P/E (TTM)
31.0x3.6
EV/EBITDA
15.0x10.1
P/FCF
85.5xN/A
P/B
5.9x3.4
P/S
0.8xN/A
Div Yield
1.6%15.4
Momentum
30
52W High %
63%20.4
RS 6M
-32%10.7
SMA 50/200
0.89x13.6
EPS Rev 4W
-0.7%17.0
EPS Rev 12W
+1.1%83.4
EPS Improve
+189%97.8
Q Growth
1.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$29.8B
P/E (Forward)
10.7x
Gross Margin
18.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NRG are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
NRGNRG Energy, Inc.(you)$29.8B10STRONG SELL
TLNTalen Energy Corporation$17.2B22SELL
VSTVistra Corp.$55.1B26SELL
OKLOOklo Inc.$7.0B3STRONG SELL
CEGConstellation Energy Corporation$98.0B42HOLD
DGXXDigi Power X Inc.$360M19STRONG SELL
HNRGHallador Energy Company$718M47HOLD
CMSCMS Energy Corporation$23.1B28SELL
SRESempra$60.8B25SELL
WECWEC Energy Group, Inc.$37.7B35HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 20.8x · Gross margin 44.5%

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): Stock Score Summary

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 10/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (13/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

NRG Energy, Inc. is an integrated power company primarily involved in power generation and retail electricity sales in competitive markets across the United States. The company benefits from its diversified generation fleet (including conventional and renewable assets) and extensive retail customer base in deregulated markets. As a major player in the competitive U.S. power market, NRG Energy balances large-scale generation with direct customer relationships, actively navigating the complexities of energy transition.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$118.13
Market Cap$29.8B
P/E (TTM)30.97
P/E (Forward)10.73
Price/Book5.95
Return on Equity23.8%
Return on Invested Capital9.8%
Debt/Equity4.83x
Gross Margin18.8%
Operating Margin12.8%
Revenue Growth11.0%
Dividend Yield1.6%
Free Cash Flow$348M

NRG Energy, Inc. operates in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy, Inc.’s (NRG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is 10/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (13), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does NRG Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is NRG Energy, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 10/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is NRG Energy, Inc. in?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry (United States).