PE Ratio: 27.21

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 27.21 is 96% above its 5-year average of 13.86, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.17–175.72).

As of 2026-09-19T00:15:51.279Z. 50.97% below its 12-month average of 55.50.

PE Ratio (27.21) = Close Price ($103.66) / Diluted TTM EPS ($3.81)

NRG PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 27.2, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 82% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?

The P/E ratio for NRG stock is 27.21.

Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 27.21 is 96% above its 5-year average of 13.86, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.17–175.72).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 55.50.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 23.97.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 13.86.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 14.01.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 14.35.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 14.00.

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