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NRG · NYSE · United States · Electric Services
In shortNRG ENERGY, INC. is profitable, generates cash and carries heavy debt, with revenue growing (+9.2% last year).
Financial health
Weak
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 6.0% | 37/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 2.8% | 31/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 41.5% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 7.8% | 52/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.64× | 70/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 9.78× | 0/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 3.61× | 11/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 2.49× | 9/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.86 | 20/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 2.5% | 30/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.89× | 73/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 50/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 33/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 86.9% | 0/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 4.0% | 72/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -0.9% | 12/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -8.1% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 26,989 | 31,543 | 28,823 | 28,130 | 30,713 |
| Selling, general & admin | 1,293 | 1,145 | 2,094 | 2,345 | 2,602 |
| Operating income | 3,341 | 2,018 | 384 | 2,424 | 1,845 |
| Interest expense | 485 | 417 | 667 | 651 | 741 |
| Pre-tax income | 2,859 | 1,663 | (213) | 1,448 | 1,134 |
| Income tax | 672 | 442 | (11) | 323 | 270 |
| Net income | 2,187 | 1,221 | (202) | 1,125 | 864 |
| Diluted EPS | $8.93 | $5.17 | −$1.12 | $4.99 | $4.01 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 245 | 236 | 228 | 212 | 199 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.86 Grey zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 4, 2026