NRG Energy (MEX:NRG) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


MEX:NRG NRG Energy Inc MEX:NRG
51 GF Score
Price MXN2,520.00
GF Value MXN2,055.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is NRG Energy Moat Score?

NRG Energy MEX:NRG +0.12% 51 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NRG with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,055.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NRG Energy ranks better than 95.95% on this metric.

NRG Energy has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

NRG Energy has Narrow Moat: NRG Energy Inc benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its established market presence and economies of scale in the energy sector. However, the industry is subject to regulatory changes and competition, limiting its ability to achieve a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes NRG Energy might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

NRG Energy  (MEX:NRG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

NRG Energy Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:NRG vs TLN, OKLO, VST: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where NRG Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
NRG Energy (MEX:NRG) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #22 out of 543 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is NRG Energy's Moat Score too high?
NRG Energy's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #22 out of 543 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 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NRG Energy's Moat Score compare to TLN and OKLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #22 out of 543 companies for Moat Score. This places NRG Energy in the top 4% 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 Moat Score for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. NRG Energy's current Moat Score is 5. 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 (MEX:NRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,055.37, compared to a current price of MXN2,520.00 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. NRG Energy's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NRG Energy (MEX:NRG), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 11, 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 (MEX:NRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,520.00 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,055.37. GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NRG:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN2,055.37 vs. price of MXN2,520.00 (22.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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