NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
NRG Energy, Inc. is in the Utilities sector and Independent Power Producers industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 27/100.
Quick answer for NRG
NRG Energy, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 27/100. The stored market price is $113.46. Its financial score is 34/100. Its valuation score is 16/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What NRG Energy, Inc. does
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 man
NRG financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 27/100
- Current price:
- $113.46
- Market capitalization:
- $23.94B
- Revenue:
- $32.43B
- Net income:
- $239.0M
- Free cash flow:
- $766.0M
- Cash:
- $235.0M
- Total debt:
- $23.36B
- EPS:
- 4.09
- P/E ratio:
- 27.7x
- Financial score:
- 34/100
- Valuation score:
- 16/100
- Revenue score:
- 20/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.1%.
- Free cash flow is $766.0M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $235.0M of cash versus $23.36B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 16/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 34/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research NRG
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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