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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Stock Analysis

Price $119.64
Market cap $25.15B
Next earnings Nov 5, 2026
Entry status Wait

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Health Check

Last analyzed Sep 7, 2026

44
44/100 Avoid
  • Financial Health 25
  • Profitability 65
  • Business Quality 50
  • Balance Sheet 15
  • Cash Flow 80

Why this rating?

Health 44/100 — Avoid

Strongest Cash Flow 80/100
Softest Balance Sheet 15/100
Wait

Entry timing is weak right now. Quality may be fine; the setup is not.

Company overview

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a Utilities - Independent Power Producers company in the Utilities sector. Compound Radar rates NRG Energy, Inc. 44/100 (Avoid) due to solid business quality, steady revenue growth, and elevated leverage.

Investment profile

  • Quality Moderate
  • Growth Moderate
  • Balance Sheet Stretched
  • Valuation Attractive

Financial highlights

Valuation

  • P/E 31.16
  • Forward P/E 10.69
  • PEG 0.46
  • EV/Revenue 1.48

Profitability

  • Revenue Growth 11.0%
  • Gross Margin 18.8%
  • Operating Margin 12.8%
  • Net Margin 2.6%
  • ROE 23.8%

Financial strength

  • Cash $162.00M
  • Debt $23.47B
  • Net Cash $-23.30B
  • Free Cash Flow $765.00M
  • Current Ratio 0.97

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