NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) — Capital Reinvestment Ratio
NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) has a Capital Reinvestment Ratio of 2.42x as of December 2025, meaning it reinvests 2% of its operating cash flow ($123.00 Million) in capital expenditures ($298.00 Million). See NRG net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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NRG Energy Inc. Capital Reinvestment Ratio (1997–2025)
This chart tracks NRG Energy Inc.'s Capital Reinvestment Ratio across 26 annual periods. Check NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Capital Reinvestment Ratio for NRG Energy Inc. (1997–2025)
Year-by-year Capital Reinvestment Ratio for NRG Energy Inc. from 1997 to 2025. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see market value of NRG Energy Inc..
| Year | Reinvestment Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.60x | $1.91 Billion | $1.15 Billion | ▲ +192.9% |
| 2024 | 0.20x | $2.31 Billion | $472.00 Million | ▼ -80.2% |
| 2022 | 1.04x | $360.00 Million | $373.00 Million | ▲ +89.9% |
| 2021 | 0.55x | $493.00 Million | $269.00 Million | ▲ +335.8% |
| 2020 | 0.13x | $1.84 Billion | $230.00 Million | ▼ -22.4% |
| 2019 | 0.16x | $1.41 Billion | $228.00 Million | ▼ -42.7% |
| 2018 | 0.28x | $1.38 Billion | $388.00 Million | ▲ +78.6% |
| 2017 | 0.16x | $1.61 Billion | $254.00 Million | ▼ -69.2% |
| 2016 | 0.51x | $1.91 Billion | $976.00 Million | ▼ -46.2% |
| 2015 | 0.95x | $1.35 Billion | $1.28 Billion | ▲ +58.0% |
| 2014 | 0.60x | $1.51 Billion | $909.00 Million | ▼ -61.5% |
| 2013 | 1.56x | $1.27 Billion | $1.99 Billion | ▼ -47.1% |
| 2012 | 2.96x | $1.15 Billion | $3.40 Billion | ▲ +49.2% |
| 2011 | 1.98x | $1.17 Billion | $2.31 Billion | ▲ +355.4% |
| 2010 | 0.43x | $1.62 Billion | $706.00 Million | ▲ +24.8% |
| 2009 | 0.35x | $2.11 Billion | $734.00 Million | ▼ -42.7% |
| 2008 | 0.61x | $1.48 Billion | $899.00 Million | ▲ +91.7% |
| 2007 | 0.32x | $1.52 Billion | $481.00 Million | ▼ -41.5% |
| 2006 | 0.54x | $408.00 Million | $221.00 Million | ▼ -65.3% |
| 2005 | 1.56x | $68.00 Million | $106.00 Million | ▲ +752.8% |
| 2004 | 0.18x | $651.00 Million | $119.00 Million | ▼ -94.5% |
| 2002 | 3.35x | $430.04 Million | $1.44 Billion | ▼ -30.1% |
| 2001 | 4.79x | $276.01 Million | $1.32 Billion | ▲ +674.9% |
| 2000 | 0.62x | $361.68 Million | $223.56 Million | ▼ -57.1% |
| 1998 | 1.44x | $22.00 Million | $31.72 Million | ▲ +84.6% |
| 1997 | 0.78x | $34.49 Million | $26.94 Million | — |