NRG vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | NRG | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.45 | 0.84 | -0.39 |
| Growth | 0.77 | 0.84 | -0.07 |
| Value | 0.65 | 0.78 | -0.13 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | -2.7% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | -3.8% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $11.20 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect NRG to earn is drifting lower (-3.8%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): score, valuation & FAQ
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is a Utilities - Independent Power Producers company that scores 60.9 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are PEG (A-) and Rev (B+), while D/E (D) rate weaker. On valuation, NRG sits about 239% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 48% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.
Is NRG a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores NRG 60.9 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. That is driven by PEG (A-) and Rev (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of NRG Energy, Inc.'s fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does NRG score 60.9 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). NRG earns its highest marks on PEG (A-) and Rev (B+), and is held back by D/E (D). Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is NRG overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $113.11, NRG sits about 239% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 48% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 29.5x P/E (graded C). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in NRG?
D/E 4.83 is elevated — limits strategic flexibility and raises refinancing exposure if rates stay higher for longer. Down 40% from the 52-week high — the market is pricing in something the screen can't see; verify the bear case before sizing up. Net margin 2.6% is thin — operating leverage cuts both ways; input-cost inflation or pricing pressure hits the bottom line first.
New to these metrics? The guides explain free cash flow, how the score works, and more in the learn hub — or run another name through the screener.
Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial advisor.