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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Enterprise Value (EV): $40.36B

The enterprise value (EV) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is $40.36B as of Sunday, June 21, 2026.

NRG Enterprise Value (EV) Metrics

ENTERPRISE VALUE (EV)

$40.36B

NRG Competitors' Enterprise Value (EV)

NAMEMARKET CAPENTERPRISE VALUE (EV)
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)$28.50B$40.36B
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›$28.39B$36.24B
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›$28.01B$48.65B
Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs ›$30.07B$46.83B
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›$26.87B$52.80B
PPL Corporation (PPL)vs ›$26.62B$44.18B
Eversource Energy (ES)vs ›$26.17B$55.12B
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs ›$24.42B$41.25B
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs ›$22.67B$39.34B
NiSource Inc. (NI)vs ›$22.66B$35.85B

Enterprise Value Calculation

Market Cap

$28.50B

+

Total Debt

$16.61B

Cash

$4.74B

=

Enterprise Value

$40.36B

EV-Based Valuation Multiples

Why use EV instead of Market Cap?

  • EV accounts for debt - an acquirer must pay or assume it
  • EV deducts cash - the acquirer effectively receives it
  • EV enables fair comparison of companies with different capital structures
  • EV-based ratios (EV/EBITDA, EV/Sales) are capital structure neutral

NRG Energy, Inc. Enterprise Value (EV) Formula & Definition

Enterprise Value represents the total value of a company as if you were to acquire it completely - paying for equity while assuming debt and receiving cash.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

NRG Energy, Inc. Enterprise Value (EV) FAQ

What is the enterprise value (EV) for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The enterprise value (EV) for NRG stock is $40.36B.

About NRG Energy, Inc.

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.

Houston, TX
15,637 employees
Utilities / Independent Power Producers
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Independent Power Producers
CEO
Lawrence Stephen Coben