Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/03/2026

Fundamental analysis of Nrg Energy, Inc.

NRG · NYSE · Utilities

Fundamental quality

DEMANDING

20

out of 100

Breakdown by area

I.GrowthEPS growth: -41.2% · Revenue growth: 0.8%
8
II.ProfitabilityNet margin: 0.7% · ROE: 4.9%
30
III.Financial healthNet debt/EBITDA: 9.01x · FCF: -1.1%
22

Source: SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/03/2026

The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its profitability weighs in its favor, while its growth drags it down the most.

Strengths

  • No clearly standout strengths by the system's thresholds.

Risks and weaknesses

  • Thin margins (net margin of 0.7%).
  • Weak revenue growth (0.8% annualized).
  • Declining earnings per share (-41.2% annualized).
  • High leverage (net debt of 9.01× EBITDA).
  • Negative free cash flow.
  • Low return on equity (ROE of 4.9%).

Historical evolution

YearRevenueNet incomeFree cash flowNet debt
202126,9892,1872247,720
202231,5431,221-77,609
202328,823-202-81910,212
202428,1301,1251,8349,842
202530,71386476611,735

Between 2021 and 2025, revenue went from $26,989M to $30,713M (+14%) and net income went from $2,187M to $864M (-60%).

Annual figures in millions of U.S. dollars ($M) per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nrg Energy, Inc. a profitable company?

Nrg Energy, Inc. is profitable, with a net margin of 0.7%, though a thin one.

Does Nrg Energy, Inc. have a lot of debt?

Yes, its leverage is high: net debt is 9.01 times its EBITDA.

Is Nrg Energy, Inc. growing?

Its revenue has grown 0.8% annualized in recent years.

Does Nrg Energy, Inc. generate cash?

Over the last twelve months its free cash flow was negative.

The thresholds are general and the system doesn't judge qualitative factors. See the full methodology and use this analysis as a first filter, never as a final decision.

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