NRG (NRG Energy) E10: $3.79 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NRG NRG Energy Inc NRG
78 GF Score
Price $129.11
GF Value $114.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is NRG Energy E10?

NRG Energy NRG -2.74% 78 E10 is $3.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NRG with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

NRG Energy's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.520. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $3.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, NRG Energy's average E10 Growth Rate was 264.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 223.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of NRG Energy was 223.10% per year. The lowest was -86.10% per year. And the median was 15.40% per year.

As of today (2026-07-18), NRG Energy's current stock price is $129.11. NRG Energy's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.79. NRG Energy's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 34.07.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of NRG Energy was 423.06. The lowest was 33.11. And the median was 146.19.


NRG Energy  (NYSE:NRG) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

NRG Energy's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=129.11/3.79
=34.07

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of NRG Energy was 423.06. The lowest was 33.11. And the median was 146.19.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


NRG Energy E10 Related Terms


NRG Energy E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NRG Energy's E10 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 E10 Chart

NRG Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.24 0.11 0.16 0.62 3.71

NRG Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
E10 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 1.04 1.00 1.05 3.71 3.79

NRG vs TLN, OKLO, VST: E10 Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where NRG Energy's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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NRG Energy E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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.

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

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.52/330.2130*330.2130
=0.520

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

NRG Energy Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 -0.610 241.018 -0.836
201609 1.270 241.428 1.737
201612 -3.130 241.432 -4.281
201703 -0.520 243.801 -0.704
201706 -1.980 244.955 -2.669
201709 0.530 246.819 0.709
201712 -4.840 246.524 -6.483
201803 0.870 249.554 1.151
201806 0.230 251.989 0.301
201809 -0.240 252.439 -0.314
201812 -0.030 251.233 -0.039
201903 1.720 254.202 2.234
201906 0.750 256.143 0.967
201909 1.450 256.759 1.865
201912 12.870 256.974 16.538
202003 0.490 258.115 0.627
202006 1.270 257.797 1.627
202009 1.020 260.280 1.294
202012 -0.700 260.474 -0.887
202103 -0.330 264.877 -0.411
202106 4.400 271.696 5.348
202109 6.600 274.310 7.945
202112 -1.740 278.802 -2.061
202203 7.170 287.504 8.235
202206 2.160 296.311 2.407
202209 0.290 296.808 0.323
202212 -4.560 296.797 -5.073
202303 -5.820 301.836 -6.367
202306 1.250 305.109 1.353
202309 1.410 307.789 1.513
202312 2.020 306.746 2.175
202403 2.310 312.332 2.442
202406 3.370 314.175 3.542
202409 -3.790 315.301 -3.969
202412 2.970 315.605 3.107
202503 3.610 319.799 3.728
202506 -0.620 322.561 -0.635
202509 0.690 324.800 0.701
202512 0.280 324.054 0.285
202603 0.520 330.213 0.520

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $3.79 mean?
NRG Energy (NRG) has a E10 of $3.79 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors.
Is NRG Energy's E10 too high?
NRG Energy's current E10 is $3.79. 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 E10 compare to TLN and OKLO?
NRG Energy's E10 of $3.79 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good E10 for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good E10 depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. NRG Energy's current E10 is $3.79. 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 (NRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.58, compared to a current price of $129.11 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $3.79. 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 E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NRG Energy (NRG), the current E10 is $3.79 as of Mar. 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 (NRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $129.11 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.58. GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NRG:

  • E10: $3.79
  • GF Value™: $114.58 vs. price of $129.11 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NRG 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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