NRG Energy, Inc.
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Daily timeframeNRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. At a $27.24B market cap, NRG Energy, Inc. ranks as a large-cap company within utilities. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments.
Market Cap
$27.24B
Beta
1.20
P/E (TTM)
145.07
P/E (Fwd)
11.24
EPS (TTM)
$0.89
EPS (Fwd)
$11.49
ROE
6.3%
ROA
2.2%
Cash
$178.0M
Total Debt
$23.36B
Free CF
$431.6M
52W Change
-14.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, NRG has $178.0M in cash with $23.36B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $431.6M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 6.2% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.2% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $31.54B (2022) to $30.71B (2025).
NRG Energy, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. At over 50x earnings, NRG carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing NRG's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.