How does NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) trades at a PE of 39.7 versus a Independent Power Producers Industry median of 14.3 (101 companies), putting it in the most expensive quartile of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/NRG.

NRG PE Benchmarks

NRG Energy, Inc. • Utilities

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

39.7

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

38.0

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

387 with PE data

Sector Median PE

56.4

387 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Utilities

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

387

Median PE

56.4

PE Range

0.1 - 193.7

Forward PE Median

14.4

Utilities Sector

1040 companies • sector

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:39.7

Forward PE:38.0

Median PE:15.0

Average PE:24.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.0

25th-75th %ile:8.0 - 24.9

Min: 0.1Max: 198.0

Current: 39.7

Independent Power Producers Industry

101 companies • industry

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:39.7

Forward PE:38.0

Median PE:14.3

Average PE:23.7

Min PE:0.2

Max PE:177.9

25th-75th %ile:7.4 - 32.9

Min: 0.2Max: 177.9

Current: 39.7

Peer Companies

7 companies • peers

High PE(75th %ile)

Current PE:39.7

Forward PE:38.0

Median PE:16.7

Average PE:25.1

Min PE:0.7

Max PE:73.0

25th-75th %ile:4.6 - 37.9

Min: 0.7Max: 73.0

Current: 39.7

Peer Companies

(8 companies)

TAC

KEN

PAM

AGLXY

VST

HGKGY

MXGFF

HUNGF

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 11:56:09 AM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

NRG PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Utilities

Utilities Sector

Independent Power Producers Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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Utilities Sector

Independent Power Producers Industry

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