NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)vsOrmat Technologies Inc (ORA)
NRG
NRG Energy Inc.
$133.36
+1.43%
UTILITIES · Cap: $26.47B
ORA
Ormat Technologies Inc
$142.49
+1.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $8.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
NRG Energy Inc. generates 2683% more annual revenue ($32.38B vs $1.16B). ORA leads profitability with a 11.0% profit margin vs 0.7%. NRG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. ORA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
NRG
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
ORA
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
19.5% revenue growth
Revenue surging 75.8% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 21.3%
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NRG
The strongest argument for NRG centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ORA
The strongest argument for ORA centers on Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 75.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NRG
The primary concerns for NRG are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 136.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 4.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ORA
The primary concerns for ORA are Return on Equity, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 66.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NRG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
ORA is growing revenue faster at 75.8% — sustainability is the question.
ORA generates stronger free cash flow (-35M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORA scores higher overall (54/100 vs 51/100) and 75.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
NRG Energy Inc.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
NRG Energy, Inc. is a large American energy company, headquartered in Houston, Texas. It was formerly the wholesale arm of Northern States Power Company (NSP), which became Xcel Energy, but became independent in 2000. NRG Energy is involved in energy generation and retail electricity.
Ormat Technologies Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - RENEWABLE · USA
Ormat Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the geothermal and recovered energy business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Honduras and internationally. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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