NRG Nrg Energy PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the NRG stock has a PE ratio of 26.1. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $4.06 and the stock price of $105.96 per share.
NRG PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Nrg Energy over the last ten years is 52.31. The current 26.1 P/E ratio is 50% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, NRG's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2015 quarter at 839.67, with a price of $25.19 and an EPS of $0.03. The Mar 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 1.74, with a price of $27.26 and an EPS of $15.68.
Nrg Energy PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 668.09% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -94.78% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $51.7 | -$1.12 |
| 2022 | 6.15 | 27.59% | $31.82 | $5.17 |
| 2021 | 4.82 | -73.3% | $43.08 | $8.93 |
| 2020 | 18.05 | 668.09% | $37.55 | $2.08 |
| 2019 | 2.35 | -94.78% | $39.75 | $16.94 |
| 2018 | 45 | N/A | $39.6 | $0.88 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $28.48 | -$6.79 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $12.26 | -$2.22 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $11.77 | -$19.46 |
| 2014 | 117.17 | N/A | $26.95 | $0.23 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $28.72 | -$1.22 |
| 2012 | 18.69 | -19.54% | $22.99 | $1.23 |
| 2011 | 23.23 | 121.03% | $18.12 | $0.78 |
| 2010 | 10.51 | 64.73% | $19.54 | $1.86 |
| 2009 | 6.38 | 36.32% | $23.61 | $3.7 |
Nrg Energy PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 22.44 | 167.14% | $91.1 | $4.06 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.4 | -12.41% | $77.86 | $9.27 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.59 | N/A | $67.69 | $7.06 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $51.7 | -$1.12 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $38.52 | -$7.7 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $37.39 | -$8.83 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $34.29 | -$7.93 |
| Dec 2022 | 6.15 | 26.54% | $31.82 | $5.17 |
| Sep 2022 | 4.86 | 80.67% | $38.27 | $7.88 |
| Jun 2022 | 2.69 | 15.45% | $38.17 | $14.19 |
| Mar 2022 | 2.33 | -51.66% | $38.36 | $16.43 |
| Dec 2021 | 4.82 | 17.56% | $43.08 | $8.93 |
| Sep 2021 | 4.1 | -55.34% | $40.83 | $9.97 |
| Jun 2021 | 9.18 | -69.1% | $40.3 | $4.39 |
| Mar 2021 | 29.71 | 64.6% | $37.73 | $1.27 |
NRG average PE ratio chart
NRG's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than its 10-year average.
NRG PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer ETR, NRG's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than NEE's and SO's. Nrg Energy's current PE ratio of 26.1 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 19.85.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AES Aes Corp | 7.25 | $7.53B |
| EIX Edison International | 15.25 | $20.2B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 17.71 | $43.62B |
| SRE Sempra Energy | 19.02 | $55.17B |
| OGE Oge Energy Corp | 20.55 | $9.09B |
| NEE Nextera Energy Inc | 21.18 | $147.24B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 21.24 | $89.26B |
| SO Southern Co | 21.99 | $96.96B |
| NRG Nrg Energy Inc | 26.1 | $21.46B |
| ETR Entergy Corp | 34.45 | $36.62B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nrg Energy's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NRG stock is 26.1 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Nrg Energy (NRG)?
As an average over the last 3 years, NRG stock has a PE ratio of 8.07.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Nrg Energy (NRG)?
As an average over the last 5 years, NRG stock has a PE ratio of 8.53.
What is the highest PE ratio for NRG?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 839.67.
How does the current PE ratio for NRG compare to its historical average?
NRG's current price to earnings ratio is 50% below its 10-year historical average.
How is NRG's PE ratio calculated (Nrg Energy PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Nrg Energy's share price is $105.96. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.06. Therefore, Nrg Energy's PE ratio for today is 26.1. PE RATIO(26.1) = STOCK PRICE($105.96) / TTM EPS($4.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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