NRG Energy (FRA:NRA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.42 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 61% Above Median

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What is NRG Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

NRG Energy FRA:NRA -5.61% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:NRA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 270 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NRG Energy ranks better than 55.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), NRG Energy's current share price is €114.35. NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €80.60. NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:NRA' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.88   Max: 1.96
Current: 1.31

During the past years, NRG Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.96. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.88.

FRA:NRA's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
55.93% of 270 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs FRA:NRA: 1.31

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

NRG Energy's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €42.651. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €80.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NRG Energy  (FRA:NRA) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


NRG Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


NRG Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

NRG Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

NRG Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.89 0.53 0.74 1.14 1.73

NRG Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.15 1.87 1.83 1.73 1.50

FRA:NRA vs TLN, OKLO, VST: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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NRG Energy Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=114.35/80.60
=1.42

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, NRG Energy's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=42.651/330.2130*330.2130
=42.651

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

NRG Energy Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.351 241.018 8.701
201609 9.615 241.428 13.151
201612 1.744 241.432 2.385
201703 7.048 243.801 9.546
201706 7.607 244.955 10.255
201709 7.139 246.819 9.551
201712 4.873 246.524 6.527
201803 5.201 249.554 6.882
201806 6.709 251.989 8.792
201809 8.484 252.439 11.098
201812 5.976 251.233 7.855
201903 6.843 254.202 8.889
201906 8.171 256.143 10.534
201909 10.626 256.759 13.666
201912 7.839 256.974 10.073
202003 7.338 258.115 9.388
202006 8.079 257.797 10.348
202009 9.734 260.280 12.349
202012 6.857 260.474 8.693
202103 27.741 264.877 34.584
202106 17.762 271.696 21.588
202109 22.929 274.310 27.602
202112 25.452 278.802 30.145
202203 29.626 287.504 34.027
202206 29.067 296.311 32.393
202209 36.575 296.808 40.691
202212 32.240 296.797 35.870
202303 31.358 301.836 34.306
202306 25.255 305.109 27.333
202309 32.092 307.789 34.430
202312 28.117 306.746 30.268
202403 31.938 312.332 33.766
202406 28.908 314.175 30.384
202409 31.439 315.301 32.926
202412 31.159 315.605 32.601
202503 39.119 319.799 40.393
202506 29.814 322.561 30.521
202509 33.359 324.800 33.915
202512 34.306 324.054 34.958
202603 42.651 330.213 42.651

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.42 mean?
NRG Energy (FRA:NRA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.42 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #119 out of 270 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
NRG Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.42 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.96. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. NRG Energy's value of 1.42 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #119 out of 270 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NRG Energy has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NRG Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to TLN and OKLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #119 out of 270 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts NRG Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. NRG Energy's value of 1.42 is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, NRG Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.69, NRG Energy has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.69, based on 270 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NRG Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.42 is 16% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NRG Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. 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 (FRA:NRA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.71, compared to a current price of €114.35 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 16% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.69. NRG Energy's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NRG Energy (FRA:NRA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42 as of Jul. 29, 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 (FRA:NRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €114.35 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €102.71. GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NRA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.42 (61% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: €102.71 vs. price of €114.35 (11.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#119 of 270)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


NRG Energy Business Description

Address 1301 McKinney Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77010
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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