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NRG Energy, Inc. · Utilities · United States · $21.2B · Avg Vol: $260M/d

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Quality
59
Value
28
Momentum
31
P/E (TTM)
27.1x
peers 20.0x
ROE
23.8%
peers 9.3%
D/E
4.8x
peers 1.4x
Dividend %
1.8%
trailing yield

ABOUT NRG ENERGY, INC.

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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%33.1B35.5B36.9B9.6%
EPS5.17-1.125.144.09-7.5%3.834.385.5516.5%
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)-18.3%
97.8510511211912613 Aug3 Sep24 Sep
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$97.85
RSI (14)
30.6
52-Week Range-48.1% from high
Low $97.50High $188.71

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
59
ROIC
9.8%78.1
ROE
23.8%96.1
GP/Assets
21.4%92.6
Op. Margin
12.8%43.0
FCF/Assets
1.2%54.7
Piotroski
533.2
Int. Cover
2.0x26.2
D/E Ratio
4.83x2.6
Current Ratio
0.97x41.2
Value
28
P/E (TTM)
27.1x23.5
EV/EBITDA
14.1x32.2
P/FCF
60.8x20.1
P/B
5.2x7.0
P/S
0.7x81.7
Div Yield
1.8%19.6
Momentum
31
52W High %
52%13.1
RS 6M
-52%5.0
SMA 50/200
0.83x9.0
EPS Rev 4W
+0.9%81.2
EPS Rev 12W
-3.4%21.0
EPS Improve
+192%87.1
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$21.2B
P/E (Forward)
9.3x
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)$21.2B30Sell
TLNTalen Energy Corporation$14.4B22Sell
CEGConstellation Energy Corporation$93.5B30Sell
VSTVistra Corp.$46.3B44Hold
OKLOOklo Inc.$7.2B1Strong Sell
HNRGHallador Energy Company$684M28Sell
DGXXDigi Power X Inc.$428M17Strong Sell
CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.$24.5B31Sell
CMSCMS Energy Corporation$19.8B25Sell
DTEDTE Energy Company$25.6B32Sell

Peer medians: ROE 9.3% · P/E 20.0x · Gross margin 44.9%

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

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 30/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (31/100) factor scores. The current signal is 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$97.85
Market Cap$21.2B
P/E (TTM)27.07
P/E (Forward)9.26
Price/Book5.18
Return on Equity23.8%
Return on Invested Capital9.8%
Debt/Equity4.83x
Gross Margin18.8%
Operating Margin12.8%
Revenue Growth11.0%
Dividend Yield1.8%
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 30/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (28), and Momentum (31) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does NRG Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. 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 Sell, based on a StockRank of 30/100. 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).