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Price: 149.6 USD -0.17% Market Closed
Market Cap: $32.1B

EV/EBIT

19
Current
19%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 16

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
19
=
Enterprise Value
$44.5B
/
EBIT
$2.3B

Enterprise Value to EBIT (EV/EBIT) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest and taxes. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBIT
19
=
Enterprise Value
$44.5B
/
EBIT
$2.3B

Valuation Scenarios

NRG Energy Inc is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBIT returns to its 3-Year Average (16), the stock would be worth $125.64 (16% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
2/4
Maximum Downside
-45%
Maximum Upside
+10%
Average Downside
12%
Scenario EV/EBIT Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 19 $149.6
0%
3-Year Average 16 $125.64
-16%
5-Year Average 10.4 $82.03
-45%
Industry Average 21 $165.06
+10%
Country Average 19.6 $154.2
+3%

Forward EV/EBIT
Today’s price vs future ebit

Today's Enterprise Value EBIT Forward EV/EBIT
$44.5B
/
Jan 2026
$2.3B
=
19
Current
$44.5B
/
Dec 2026
$3.6B
=
12.2
Forward
$44.5B
/
Dec 2027
$4B
=
11
Forward
$44.5B
/
Dec 2028
$4.4B
=
10
Forward

Forward EV/EBIT shows whether today’s EV/EBIT still looks high or low once future ebit are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBIT
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBIT P/E
US
NRG Energy Inc
NYSE:NRG
32.1B USD 19 40.3
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
187.4B USD 34.5 27.4
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
128.2B EUR 16.3 20.5
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
97.3B EUR 13.8 23.3
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
101B USD 23 23.2
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
104B USD 35.4 38.7
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
97.4B USD 21 19.9
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
71.2B USD 21.7 19.9
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
46.6B EUR -3.2 -2.5
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
50B USD 24.2 28.4
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
48.7B USD 28.9 24.1
EV/EBIT Multiple
EBIT Growth EV/EBIT to Growth
US
NRG Energy Inc
NYSE:NRG
Average EV/EBIT: 23.8
19
24%
0.8
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
34.5
25%
1.4
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
16.3
6%
2.7
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
13.8
15%
0.9
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
23
14%
1.6
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
35.4
36%
1
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
21
9%
2.3
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
21.7
12%
1.8
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
Negative Multiple: -3.2 N/A N/A
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
24.2
17%
1.4
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
28.9
22%
1.3
P/E Multiple
Earnings Growth PEG
US
NRG Energy Inc
NYSE:NRG
Average P/E: 26.6
40.3
51%
0.8
US
Nextera Energy Inc
NYSE:NEE
27.4
13%
2.1
ES
Iberdrola SA
MAD:IBE
20.5
7%
2.9
IT
Enel SpA
MIL:ENEL
23.3
25%
0.9
US
Southern Co
NYSE:SO
23.2
12%
1.9
US
Constellation Energy Corp
NASDAQ:CEG
38.7
40%
1
US
Duke Energy Corp
NYSE:DUK
19.9
7%
2.8
US
American Electric Power Company Inc
NASDAQ:AEP
19.9
5%
4
FR
Electricite de France SA
PAR:EDF
Negative Multiple: -2.5 N/A N/A
US
Entergy Corp
NYSE:ETR
28.4
13%
2.2
US
Xcel Energy Inc
NASDAQ:XEL
24.1
16%
1.5

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in the United States of America
Percentile
48th
Based on 8 638 companies
48th percentile
19
Low
0 — 13.6
Typical Range
13.6 — 27.8
High
27.8 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 13.6
Median 19.6
70th Percentile 27.8
Max 1 826 183.2

NRG Energy Inc
Glance View

NRG Energy Inc., a prominent player in the American energy landscape, has carved out a distinct identity at the intersection of traditional energy practices and innovative sustainability efforts. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, and tracing its roots back to 1989, NRG first rose to prominence in the electricity generation sector, operating a robust portfolio of power plants across the United States. This initial focus on conventional power sources such as natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy allowed NRG to secure a formidable market position and generate substantial revenue. Over time, recognizing the shifting winds of energy demands and the increasing importance of renewable resources, the company expanded its capabilities to include wind, solar, and other sustainable energy solutions. This diversification has not only helped mitigate the risks associated with fossil fuel dependency but also aligned NRG with contemporary environmental and consumer trends. The therapeutic blend of traditional and renewable energy sources underpins NRG Energy's business model, focusing on generating consistent cash flow while strategically investing in future-ready technologies. NRG's revenue streams are primarily derived from the sale of electricity and ancillary services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. In addition to its power generation assets, NRG has been a pioneer in retail energy services, offering competitive rates, energy efficiency services, and smart home solutions through subsidiaries such as Direct Energy. By integrating forward-thinking energy solutions with consumer-centric services, NRG crafts a compelling narrative of transformation, aiming to balance profitability and sustainability in an arena fraught with regulatory challenges and evolving market demands. This strategic adaptability ensures that NRG Energy remains not only relevant but also a leading force in contemporary energy discourse.

NRG Intrinsic Value
148.11 USD
Overvaluation 1%
Intrinsic Value
Price $149.6
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