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NRG vs. two close competitors
This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.
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NRG
NRG
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Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
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Chevron Corp.
CVX
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Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
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Exxon Mobil Corp.
XOM
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Q1 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
NRG
$29.01B
NRG
CVX
$350.46B
Chevron Corp.
XOM
$584.98B
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
NRG
151.1x
NRG
CVX
30.7x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
23.8x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
NRG
11.9x
NRG
CVX
13.9x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
13.2x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
NRG
19.5%
NRG
CVX
2.3%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
2.6%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
NRG
-85.6%
NRG
CVX
-44.5%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
-43.4%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
NRG
3.6%
NRG
CVX
7.3%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
6.4%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
NRG
16.4%
NRG
CVX
42.4%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
29.8%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
NRG
0.7%
NRG
CVX
5.9%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
7.8%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
NRG
6.2%
NRG
CVX
6.6%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
9.9%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
NRG
1.5%
NRG
CVX
3.4%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
2.0%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
NRG
479.24x
NRG
CVX
23.99x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
18.26x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
NRG
0.84x
NRG
CVX
1.09x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
1.04x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
NRG
1.20
NRG
CVX
0.49
Chevron Corp.
XOM
0.16
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
NRG
1.3%
NRG
CVX
4.0%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
2.9%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
NRG
44.1%
NRG
CVX
23.0%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
20.1%
Exxon Mobil Corp.