NRG Energy (MEX:NRG) ROCE %: 5.97% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:NRG NRG Energy Inc MEX:NRG
51 GF Score
Price MXN2,569.99
GF Value MXN1,967.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is NRG Energy ROCE %?

NRG Energy MEX:NRG +8.21% 51 ROCE % is 5.97% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NRG with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,967.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. NRG Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.97%.

NRG Energy  (MEX:NRG) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

NRG Energy ROCE % Related Terms

NRG Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NRG Energy's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

NRG Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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NRG Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROCE % 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 29.44 -0.12 10.64 6.52 5.97
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NRG Energy ROCE % Calculation

NRG Energy's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=33760.688/( ( (500995.625 - 183801.284) + (524686.098 - 144567.765) )/ 2 )
=33760.688/( (317194.341+380118.333)/ 2 )
=33760.688/348656.337
=9.68 %

NRG Energy's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=26544.136/( ( (524686.098 - 144567.765) + (722263.734 - 213633.397) )/ 2 )
=26544.136/( ( 380118.333 + 508630.337 )/ 2 )
=26544.136/444374.335
=5.97 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 5.97% mean?
NRG Energy (MEX:NRG) has a ROCE % of 5.97% as of Mar. 2026.
Is NRG Energy's ROCE % too high?
NRG Energy's current ROCE % is 5.97%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median ROCE % is 4.75. NRG Energy's value of 5.97% is 25.7% above this industry median. Overall, NRG Energy has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NRG Energy's ROCE % compare to TLN and OKLO?
NRG Energy's ROCE % of 5.97% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.75. NRG Energy's value of 5.97% is 25.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.75, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NRG Energy's current ROCE % of 5.97% is 25.7% above 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median ROCE % is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NRG Energy's current ROCE % is 5.97%. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,967.24, compared to a current price of MXN2,569.99 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 5.97% and 25.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.75. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NRG Energy (MEX:NRG), the current ROCE % is 5.97% 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 (MEX:NRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,569.99 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,967.24. GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NRG:

  • ROCE %: 5.97%
  • GF Value™: MXN1,967.24 vs. price of MXN2,569.99 (30.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median

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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