What investor type does NRG Energy fit best in FoxScore?

NRG Energy fits a more opportunity-seeking investor type in FoxScore: performance is the strongest sub-score. That suggests above-average historical returns — but check stability to ensure the performance wasn’t “paid for” with high volatility or deep drawdowns.

How meaningful is the available history for NRG Energy?

NRG Energy currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.

What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?

FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.

Analysis for NRG Energy

NRG · As of: 02/17/2026

Basic information

Type: Stock

Region: US

Sector: Utilities

TER: –

History

Available history:15.0 years

Last tradingday:02/17/2026

Description & usage

NRG Energy combines power generation and trading with a sizable retail business serving end customers. Earnings quality depends on how effectively price risk is managed through hedging, generation mix and procurement strategy. Weather, wholesale power prices and retail customer retention can all move results, alongside investment choices around flexible and cleaner capacity.

Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

NRG Energy (NRG) currently has a total score of 72 points, placing it in the strong range. The score is made up of Performance (96), Stability (37) and Trend (62). The profile is clearly uneven: Performance stands out while Stability lags.

Performance scores 96 points (very strong). Key strength: 3Y return at 407.4 %. Even the weakest return is still strong in absolute terms: 1Y return at 64.2 %.

Stability scores 37 points (weak). Key strength: CAGR/drawdown ratio at 0.42. Main drag: volatility (365d, annualized) at 54.5 %. That implies very high day-to-day swings. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 62 points (strong). Key strength: Price is about 11.3 % above SMA50. Main drag: trend strength at -0.68. That often means the move is strong, but not perfectly steady.

Overall, the profile has a clear strength in Performance, while Stability is the main limiter. On a metric level, 3Y return stands out, while volatility (365d, annualized) is the main weak spot.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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Overall score

strong

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FAQ

What investor type does NRG Energy fit best in FoxScore?: NRG Energy fits a more opportunity-seeking investor type in FoxScore: performance is the strongest sub-score. That suggests above-average historical returns — but check stability to ensure the performance wasn’t “paid for” with high volatility or deep drawdowns.
How meaningful is the available history for NRG Energy?: NRG Energy currently has about 15 years of price history available. That covers multiple market cycles including crisis phases, making long-term interpretation of returns, drawdowns and trend shifts more reliable.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?: FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.