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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) PE Ratio: 158.89

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

NRG Energy, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 158.89 is 617% above its 5-year average of 22.15, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.17–177.22).

As of Sunday, June 21, 2026. 256.96% above its 12-month average of 44.51.

PE Ratio (158.89) = Close Price ($135.06) / Diluted TTM EPS ($0.85)

NRG PE Ratio Chart

NRG PE Ratio
158.89+544.32% 1Y
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NRG Average PE Ratio Chart

NRG Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

NRG PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

158.89

PE RATIO AVG TTM

44.51

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

23.56

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

13.92

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

13.71

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

14.09

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

14.00

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+256.96%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+574.34%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+1041.19%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+1059.05%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+1027.79%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+1035.07%

NRG Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)$28.50B158.8944.5123.5613.92
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›$28.39B20.9222.8320.7120.36
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›$28.01B26.2725.8823.0920.30
Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs ›$30.07B19.5420.8719.6420.74
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›$26.87B25.3122.5128.0326.67
PPL Corporation (PPL)vs ›$26.62B21.5724.8426.0926.99
Eversource Energy (ES)vs ›$26.17B14.8721.5221.0721.73
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs ›$24.42B22.1423.8725.9027.45
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs ›$22.67B20.1021.0521.0319.70
NiSource Inc. (NI)vs ›$22.66B23.5122.8920.9623.15

P/E vs. its own history

At 158.9, P/E is richer than usual, sitting higher than 98% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

1.3

median

13.4

20-year high

1441.6

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P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

158.9

Forward P/E

N/A

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$135.06

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Forward EPS (Est.)

$11.38

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Forward P/E

N/A

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

NRG Energy, Inc. 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

NRG Energy, Inc. PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The P/E ratio for NRG stock is 158.89.
Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?
NRG Energy, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 158.89 is 617% above its 5-year average of 22.15, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.17–177.22).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 44.51.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 23.56.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 13.92.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 13.71.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for NRG stock is 14.09.
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.

NRG Energy, Inc. PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-18158.89
2026-06-17155.45
2026-06-16155.41
2026-06-15153.41
2026-06-12147.61
2026-06-11145.53
2026-06-10141.94
2026-06-09152.89
2026-06-08150.25
2026-06-05152.00
2026-06-04156.93
2026-06-03157.36
2026-06-02157.07
2026-06-01152.32
2026-05-29157.74
2026-05-28161.76
2026-05-27162.35
2026-05-26165.21
2026-05-22161.94
2026-05-21161.08
2026-05-20157.62
2026-05-19145.54
2026-05-18147.65
2026-05-15150.36
2026-05-14158.49
2026-05-13154.21
2026-05-12161.58
2026-05-11161.53
2026-05-08162.48
2026-05-07166.89
2026-05-06177.22
2026-05-0539.96
2026-05-0439.29
2026-05-0138.93
2026-04-3039.49
2026-04-2937.82
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2026-04-2740.65
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2026-04-2339.22
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2026-04-2039.89
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2026-04-0238.75
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2026-03-3137.09
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2026-03-2538.34
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2026-03-2037.01
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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