NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 27.89 (historical range: 2.17–206.74, median: 11.67), placing it at the 82th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.66 (range: 0.23–1.23, 62th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 22.39 (range: 2.81–56.34, 80th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), NRG Energy, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 942% over the observed period (from an average of 3.9 to 40.5).
NRG Energy, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 27.89 | 11.67 | 82th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.66 | 0.54 | 62th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 22.39 | 10.23 | 80th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 1.60% | 6.15% | 19th | expensive relative to its history |
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Valuation & P/E History
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Electric Services industry currently trading at $103.75 with a market capitalization of $21.8 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for NRG based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 27.89 is above the historical median of 11.67, placing NRG at the 82th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.66 compares to a median of 0.54.
NRG Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows NRG Energy, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether NRG is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests NRG is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for NRG Energy, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is NRG Overvalued or Undervalued?
NRG Energy, Inc. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 75 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive NRG is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full NRG analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.NRG trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.