NRG Energy Inc vs Simon Property Group Inc — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while Simon Property Group Inc trades at $227 (market cap $74.00B). The key difference: Simon Property Group Inc is far larger — about 2.7× NRG Energy Inc's market cap, and Simon Property Group Inc pays the higher dividend (3.86%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | SPG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | $74.00B |
Sector | Utilities | Real Estate |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $228.70 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $160.68 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | $102.48B |
Dividend Yield | 1.46% | 3.86% |
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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 →Simon Property Group is the second- largest real estate investment trust in the United States. Its portfolio includes an interest in 207 properties: 119 traditional malls, 69 premium outlets, 14 Mills centers (a combination of a traditional mall, outlet center, and big-box retailers), six lifestyle centers, and five other retail properties. Simon's portfolio averaged $693 in sales per square foot over the 12 months prior to the pandemic. The company also owns a 21% interest in Klepierre, a European retail company with investments in shopping centers in 16 countries, and joint venture interests in 33 premium outlets across 11 countries.
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