National Grid plc
NGGUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeNational Grid plc engages in the transmission and distribution of electricity and gas. At a $82.30B market cap, National Grid plc ranks as a large-cap company within utilities. It operates through UK Electricity Transmission, UK Electricity Distribution, New England, New York, National Grid Ventures, and Other segments.
Market Cap
$82.30B
Beta
0.58
P/E (TTM)
18.65
P/E (Fwd)
12.35
EPS (TTM)
$4.39
EPS (Fwd)
$6.63
ROE
8.4%
ROA
3.0%
Cash
$2.83B
Total Debt
$47.71B
Free CF
-$3.13B
52W Change
6.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NGG stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 19, 2026 close, NGG finished 0.20% below its 150-day moving average ($81.38) and 1.01% below its 200-day moving average ($82.05). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NGG overbought or oversold?
At the October 19, 2026 close, NGG's RSI(14) was 78.5, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, NGG has $2.83B in cash with $47.71B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$3.13B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 8.4%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $21.66B (2023) to $17.69B (2026), a 18% decline worth watching.
With a beta below 0.7, National Grid plc typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. National Grid plc carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for National Grid plc and its sector.