iShares MSCI South Africa ETF vs NRG Energy Inc — how do they compare? iShares MSCI South Africa ETF trades at $63, while NRG Energy Inc trades at $134.97 (market cap $29.10B). The key difference: NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.38% dividend while iShares MSCI South Africa ETF pays none, and iShares MSCI South Africa ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, NRG Energy Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EZA | NRG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Utilities |
52-Week High | $81.60 | $184.03 |
52-Week Low | $53.05 | $120.65 |
Market Cap | — | $29.10B |
Enterprise Value | — | $52.92B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.38% |
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NRG Energy trades at $138.36, down 0.8% on the day, with a bearish technical signal and key support at $136. Fundamentally, the company reported 2025 revenue of $30.71 billion and net income of $864 million, though net margin is thin at 0.74%. Recent earnings show mixed results, with a Q1 2026 miss, while analysts maintain a consensus buy rating with a $190 price target. Cash flow trends are volatile, with 2025 net cash flow positive at $3.83 billion but 2026 projected negative.
The stock presents a valuation case with a high P/E of 151.54 offset by a reasonable P/S of 0.85. Upside is supported by analyst optimism and exposure to energy demand trends, but risks include volatile cash flows, high debt levels, and execution challenges in a competitive market. The upcoming Q2 2026 earnings report on August 4, 2026, will be critical for confirming growth trajectory.
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EZA is a country-specific ETF that tracks the South African equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-cap companies across key sectors like materials and financials, with top holdings such as AngloGold Ashanti and Naspers.
Read more on EZA →NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the U.S., with 7 million customers, including its 2021 acquisition of Direct Energy. It also is one of the largest U.S. independent power producers, with 16 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. Since 2018, NRG has divested its 47% stake in NRG Yield, among other renewable energy and conventional generation investments. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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