NRG (NRG) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
High debt (D/E 4.83x) and back-to-back earnings misses weigh on NRG despite data-center power optionality.
Investment score: 40/100
The model assigns a HOLD rating to NRG Energy Inc given its elevated TTM P/E of 28.54x, net leverage of 5.51x, and back-to-back EPS misses, balanced by long-term EPS growth potential to $11.08 by FY2027.
Peers
| Peer | P/E | P/B | P/S | EV/EBITDA | ROIC % | Net margin % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXC | 15.93 | 1.51 | 1.78 | 10.60 | — | 0.11 |
| PCG | 9.71 | 0.87 | 1.39 | 9.46 | — | 0.12 |
| FE | 24.49 | 2.05 | 1.68 | 11.87 | — | 0.07 |
| ES | 18.18 | 1.62 | 1.89 | 10.04 | — | 0.10 |
| PPL | 27.05 | 2.30 | 3.63 | 13.69 | — | 0.13 |