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NRG EnergyHAM:NRA -1.63%78 Buyback Yield % is 5.43 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 5.34. GuruFocus rates HAM:NRA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NRG Energy ranks better than 95.16% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for NRG Energy's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:NRA vs TLN, OKLO, VST: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, NRG Energy's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
NRG Energy Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NRG Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NRG Energy's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NRG Energy (HAM:NRA) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.43 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.34. According to the industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #6 out of 124 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is NRG Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
NRG Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 5.43 is near median its 10-year median of 5.34. Based on the distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #6 out of 124 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NRG Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NRG Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to TLN and OKLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #6 out of 124 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places NRG Energy in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. NRG Energy's current Buyback Yield % is 5.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NRG Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy (HAM:NRA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.83, compared to a current price of €120.40 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.34. NRG Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NRG Energy (HAM:NRA), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.43 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is NRG Energy (HAM:NRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €120.40 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €99.83.
GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:NRA:
Buyback Yield %: 5.43 (near median its 10-year median of 5.34)
GF Value™: €99.83 vs. price of €120.40 (20.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:NRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home-services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 26 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity in Texas and the Eastern US. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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