NRG Energy, Inc.
NRG
Rank in Stocks
#1109
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a... NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.
Share Price
$99.24
Last synced: 2026-10-19
Market Cap
$20.86B
Change (1 day)
-4.20%
Change (1 year)
-40.58%
Country
US
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Category
Utilities
P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 26.54
According to NRG Energy, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 26.54. At the end of 2023 the company had a P/E ratio of -58.35.
P/E ratio history for NRG Energy, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 26.54 | 60.65% |
| 2024 | 16.52 | -128.31% |
| 2023 | -58.35 | -1,048.81% |
| 2022 | 6.15 | 27.44% |
| 2021 | 4.83 | -73.25% |
| 2020 | 18.04 | 668.68% |
| 2019 | 2.35 | -94.78% |
| 2018 | 44.92 | -1,171.22% |
| 2017 | -4.19 | -16.22% |
| 2016 | -5.01 | 724.88% |
| 2015 | -0.61 | -100.90% |
| 2014 | 67.17 | -379.51% |
| 2013 | -24.03 | -232.92% |
| 2012 | 18.08 | -18.10% |
| 2011 | 22.08 | 113.84% |
| 2010 | 10.32 | 67.43% |
| 2009 | 6.17 | 37.76% |
| 2008 | 4.48 | -74.79% |
| 2007 | 17.75 | 52.59% |
| 2006 | 11.63 | -75.46% |
| 2005 | 47.40 | 144.63% |
| 2004 | 19.38 | 2,357.05% |
| 2003 | 0.79 | -171.41% |
| 2002 | -1.10 | -107.84% |
| 2001 | 14.08 | -17.00% |
| 2000 | 16.96 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
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| 20.09 | -24.31% |
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| 27.14 | 2.26% |
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| 25.34 | -4.52% |
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| 26.57 | 0.11% |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.