As of Jul 31, 2025, the NRG stock has a PE ratio of 25.96. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $6.44 and the stock price of $167.2 per share. An increase of 64% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 15.8 of the last four quarters.
NRG PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Nrg Energy over the last seven years is 11.76. The current 25.96 P/E ratio is 121% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last seven years, NRG's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2018 quarter at 45, with a price of $39.6 and an EPS of $0.88. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.55 | N/A | $90.22 | $5.14 |
| 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 |
Nrg Energy PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 14.82 | -15.56% | $95.46 | $6.44 |
| Dec 2024 | 17.55 | -21.79% | $90.22 | $5.14 |
| 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 |
NRG Price vs fair value
NRG average PE ratio chart
NRG's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 25.96 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 18.23.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AES Aes Corp | 7.24 | $9.48B |
| EIX Edison International | 7.53 | $20.5B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | 16.63 | $45.17B |
| SRE Sempra Energy | 17.76 | $52.92B |
| OGE Oge Energy Corp | 18.55 | $9.12B |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 20.41 | $95.67B |
| SO Southern Co | 24.38 | $104.59B |
| NEE Nextera Energy Inc | 24.5 | $145.3B |
| NRG Nrg Energy Inc | 26.07 | $32.82B |
| ETR Entergy Corp | 28.68 | $38.67B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nrg Energy's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NRG stock is 25.96 as of Jul 31, 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 11.97.
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 10.44.
What is the highest PE ratio for NRG?
Over the last seven years, the Dec 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 45.
How does the current PE ratio for NRG compare to its historical average?
NRG's current price to earnings ratio is 121% above its 7-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 (Jul 31, 2025), Nrg Energy's share price is $167.2. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $6.44. Therefore, Nrg Energy's PE ratio for today is 25.96. PE RATIO(25.96) = STOCK PRICE($167.2) / TTM EPS($6.44)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.