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NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NRG - US6293775085 - Common Stock

165.19 USD
-0.96 (-0.58%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:10:13 PM
165.52 USD
+0.33 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:10:13 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, NRG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NRG was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. NRG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. NRG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. NRG also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes NRG very considerable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NRG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NRG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years NRG 4 years were profitable.
NRG had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
NRG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNRG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B

1.2 Ratios

NRG has a better Return On Assets (5.73%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NRG (69.75%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NRG has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRG outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NRG is significantly above the industry average of 5.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.73%
ROE 69.75%
ROIC 7.65%
ROA(3y)2.54%
ROA(5y)4.09%
ROE(3y)21.93%
ROE(5y)31.38%
ROIC(3y)10.16%
ROIC(5y)11.32%
NRG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNRG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400 600

1.3 Margins

NRG has a worse Profit Margin (4.61%) than 85.42% of its industry peers.
NRG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NRG has a worse Operating Margin (5.37%) than 89.58% of its industry peers.
NRG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NRG's Gross Margin of 18.40% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NRG is outperformed by 72.92% of its industry peers.
NRG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.37%
PM (TTM) 4.61%
GM 18.4%
OM growth 3Y-18.92%
OM growth 5Y-11.2%
PM growth 3Y-22.57%
PM growth 5Y-39.18%
GM growth 3Y-4.97%
GM growth 5Y-4.2%
NRG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNRG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NRG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
NRG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
NRG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NRG is higher compared to a year ago.
NRG Yearly Shares OutstandingNRG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
NRG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNRG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

NRG has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. This is not the best score and indicates that NRG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.47, NRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NRG is 6.99, which is on the high side as it means it would take NRG, 6.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NRG has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.99) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
NRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.66. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NRG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.66. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NRG underperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.66
Debt/FCF 6.99
Altman-Z 2.47
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC7.7%
NRG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNRG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that NRG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NRG's Current ratio of 1.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NRG outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
NRG has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that NRG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NRG (0.99) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.99
NRG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNRG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NRG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.10%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.12% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
NRG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.91%.
Measured over the past years, NRG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.42% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.1%
EPS 3Y-10.93%
EPS 5Y22.12%
EPS Q2Q%44.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.91%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y23.42%
Sales Q2Q%5.7%

3.2 Future

NRG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.49% yearly.
NRG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.38%
EPS Next 2Y0.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.83%
EPS Next 5Y9.49%
Revenue Next Year-2.2%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y3.99%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
NRG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNRG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
NRG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNRG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.14 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NRG.
NRG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, NRG is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.00 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NRG.
NRG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
NRG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.14
Fwd PE 18
NRG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNRG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

79.17% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NRG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NRG is valued a bit cheaper than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.72
EV/EBITDA 16.46
NRG Per share dataNRG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
EPS Next 2Y0.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.37%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.77, NRG pays a better dividend. On top of this NRG pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NRG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.37%

5.2 History

The dividend of NRG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 75.36%!
NRG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
NRG has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)75.36%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years7
NRG Yearly Dividends per shareNRG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

29.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NRG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of NRG is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.77%
EPS Next 2Y0.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.83%
NRG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNRG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B
NRG Dividend Payout.NRG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NRG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NRG ENERGY INC

NYSE:NRG (11/14/2025, 8:10:13 PM)

After market: 165.52 +0.33 (+0.2%)

165.19

-0.96 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners95.97%
Inst Owner Change-4.16%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change-0.53%
Market Cap31.95B
Revenue(TTM)29.78B
Net Income(TTM)1.37B
Analysts78.82
Price Target181.54 (9.9%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio1.85
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.37%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)75.36%
DP29.77%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date11-03 2025-11-03 (0.44)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.17%
Min EPS beat(2)6.61%
Max EPS beat(2)29.74%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)32.63%
Min EPS beat(4)6.61%
Max EPS beat(4)77.8%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)56.44%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-45.25%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-49.41%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.03%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.6%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.53%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.63%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)22.89%
PT rev (1m)1.97%
PT rev (3m)3.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.14
Fwd PE 18
P/S 1.07
P/FCF 18.72
P/OCF 11.65
P/B 16.22
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.46
EPS(TTM)8.63
EY5.22%
EPS(NY)9.18
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)8.82
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)14.18
OCFY8.58%
SpS153.95
BVpS10.18
TBVpS-28.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.87
Graham Number44.47
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.73%
ROE 69.75%
ROCE 9.84%
ROIC 7.65%
ROICexc 8.01%
ROICexgc 15.38%
OM 5.37%
PM (TTM) 4.61%
GM 18.4%
FCFM 5.73%
ROA(3y)2.54%
ROA(5y)4.09%
ROE(3y)21.93%
ROE(5y)31.38%
ROIC(3y)10.16%
ROIC(5y)11.32%
ROICexc(3y)10.6%
ROICexc(5y)12.26%
ROICexgc(3y)20.56%
ROICexgc(5y)20.12%
ROCE(3y)13.08%
ROCE(5y)14.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.76%
OM growth 3Y-18.92%
OM growth 5Y-11.2%
PM growth 3Y-22.57%
PM growth 5Y-39.18%
GM growth 3Y-4.97%
GM growth 5Y-4.2%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.66
Debt/FCF 6.99
Debt/EBITDA 4.26
Cap/Depr 101.37%
Cap/Sales 3.48%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 104.62%
Profit Quality 124.24%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 2.47
F-Score7
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC0.99
Cap/Depr(3y)43.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)39.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.1%
EPS 3Y-10.93%
EPS 5Y22.12%
EPS Q2Q%44.74%
EPS Next Y-13.38%
EPS Next 2Y0.43%
EPS Next 3Y5.83%
EPS Next 5Y9.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.91%
Revenue growth 3Y1.39%
Revenue growth 5Y23.42%
Sales Q2Q%5.7%
Revenue Next Year-2.2%
Revenue Next 2Y3.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y3.99%
EBIT growth 1Y101.77%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.79%
EBIT growth 5Y9.6%
EBIT Next Year77.53%
EBIT Next 3Y32.24%
EBIT Next 5Y22.21%
FCF growth 1Y169.11%
FCF growth 3Y101.55%
FCF growth 5Y10.05%
OCF growth 1Y247.42%
OCF growth 3Y67.24%
OCF growth 5Y11.07%

NRG ENERGY INC / NRG FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NRG.


What is the valuation status for NRG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to NRG ENERGY INC (NRG). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for NRG ENERGY INC?

NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of NRG ENERGY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) is 19.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.22.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NRG stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NRG ENERGY INC (NRG) is expected to decline by -13.38% in the next year.