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CompareEarnings: May 31, 2026

NRG Energy Inc

Exchange: NYSESector: UtilitiesIndustry: Utilities - Independent Power Producers

NRG Energy is a leading energy and home services company powered by people and our passion for a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future. A Fortune 500 company operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions that help people, organizations, and businesses achieve their goals while also advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice.

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Carries 3.5x more debt than cash on its balance sheet.

Current Price

$152.69

+1.86%

GoodMoat Value

$493.51

223.2% undervalued
Profile
Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$29.26B
P/E36.71
EV$40.97B
P/B17.41
Shares Out191.64M
P/Sales0.95
Revenue$30.71B
EV/EBITDA14.85

NRG Energy Inc (NRG) Financial Statements

GoodMoat Analysis

Based on data as of March 26, 2026

NRG Energy presents a mixed quality profile for a value investor, with a high ROE and solid revenue growth offset by concerning debt levels and thin profit margins. The company's financial health is currently unfavourable based on key quality indicators, particularly its balance sheet strength.

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Analyzing NRG Energy through the GoodMoat Quality Indicators reveals significant strengths and weaknesses. The company's 51.4% Return on Equity (ROE) is exceptionally high, far exceeding the 15-20% threshold for sustainable quality. Revenue growth of 13.7% YoY is also a positive, consistent indicator. However, several metrics are weak. The profit margin of 2.8% and operating margin of 6.0% are low, suggesting limited pricing power and efficiency. The Free Cash Flow (FCF) Yield of 2.6% is below the 10-15% FCF margin target, indicating modest cash generation relative to its market value. Most critically, the balance sheet is a major concern. A Debt/Equity ratio of 9.89 is extremely high and far exceeds the favourable threshold of a Debt/EBITDA under 1.0x, indicating significant financial leverage and risk. The Growth Assessment shows the 13.7% revenue growth is solid but not in the accelerating or sustained-above-20% range that would indicate a high-growth trajectory. Overall, the company shows a profile with one strong quality indicator (ROE), several neutral ones (revenue growth), and multiple weak indicators (margins, FCF, balance sheet), which would not meet the framework's threshold for a 'High Quality' business requiring 7+ strong ratings.

NRG Financial Data

EBITDA$2.77B
Revenue (TTM)$30.71B
Gross Profit (TTM)$5.95B
Gross Margin—
Operating Margin6.01%
ROE51.40%
ROA2.96%
Debt/Equity9.89
Current Ratio1.64
FCF$766.00M
FCF Yield2.62%
Piotroski F-Score—
Rev/Share (TTM)$160.26
50-Day MA$158.18
200-Day MA$158.66
Shares Outstanding0.19B

NRG Computed Insights

FCF$766.00M
FCF Growth Rate-7.01%
EPS Growth (CAGR)-7.01%
WACC10.00%

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NRG Financial Statements & Data

NRG Energy Inc (NRG) financial data including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. This page provides a comprehensive view of NRG Energy Inc's financial performance and position as a Utilities company.

Trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue is $30.71B. Gross profit (TTM) is $5.95B. EBITDA is $2.77B. Earnings per share (EPS) is $4.01. The P/E ratio is 36.71. Market capitalization is $29.26B.

Free cash flow (FCF) is $766.00M. FCF growth rate is -7.01%. EPS growth CAGR is -7.01%. Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is 10.00%.

Historical revenue data covers 7 years from FY19 to FY25. Net income history spans 7 years. Free cash flow and capital expenditure data spans 7 years. GoodMoat displays interactive charts for revenue, net income, FCF vs CAPEX, and cash-to-debt ratios to help investors identify financial trends.

Use NRG Energy Inc's financial data to assess the company's earnings quality, balance sheet health, and cash generation. Compare key metrics across periods to identify trends before making investment decisions with GoodMoat's valuation tools.