NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Valuation — DCF, Graham & Comparables

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) — Price $96.80 — Utilities — Independent Power Producers — NYSE

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Valuation dashboard for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) with P/E 24.99, P/B 4.10, EV/EBITDA 11.32 and dividend yield 1.96%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Utilities companies.

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.

Analysis Summary

NRG Energy, Inc. reported revenue of $30.71B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 27.6%. Net income reached $864.0M, with a 11.1% 5-year CAGR.

Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 16.4%, operating margin 5.4%, net margin 2.3%.

At the current price of $96.80, NRG trades at a P/E of 24.99 and an ROE of 51.40%. Market capitalisation stands at $20.4B, placing it among large-cap names.

Balance sheet quality for NRG: current ratio of 1.6. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.

Valuation Ratios

P/E Ratio24.99
Price / Book4.10
EV / EBITDA11.32
Dividend Yield1.96%

Valuation Models

DCF Fair Value$275.32
vs Current Price+184.4%

Peer Comparison

SymbolCompanyMarket CapP/EP/BROE
NRGNRG Energy, Inc.$20.1B24.994.1051.4%
PEGPublic Service Enterprise Group Incorporated$33.9B16.931.9611.7%
EDConsolidated Edison, Inc.$38.1B16.981.488.4%
PCGPG&E Corporation$33.0B8.990.808.3%
ATOAtmos Energy Corporation$26.2B18.711.739.7%
AEEAmeren Corporation$27.7B17.602.0210.9%
DTEDTE Energy Company$25.9B19.542.1311.9%
PPLPPL Corporation$24.7B19.412.237.9%

Price

Price$96.80
Market Cap$20.4B
ExchangeNYSE
CountryUS

Profitability

Return on Equity51.40%
Return on Invested Capital7.00%
Return on Assets2.96%
Gross Margin16.42%
Operating Margin5.38%
Net Margin2.31%

Related companies: AEE · ATO · DTE · ED · ES · PCG · PEG

Explore sector: Utilities · Independent Power Producers

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