NRG Energy Inc vs Star Bulk Carriers Corp — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while Star Bulk Carriers Corp trades at $26.59 (market cap $2.91B). The key difference: NRG Energy Inc is far larger — about 9.5× Star Bulk Carriers Corp's market cap, and Star Bulk Carriers Corp pays the higher dividend (3.95%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | SBLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $2.91B |
Sector | Utilities | Industrials |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $28.21 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $16.79 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | $3.61B |
Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 3.95% |
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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.
Read more on NRG →Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company owns and operates a large fleet of bulk carriers, primarily transporting major commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain. SBLK focuses on the Capesize, Post Panamax, and Kamsarmax vessel segments, providing critical logistical services to commodity producers and consumers worldwide.
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