NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.035x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($-169.00 Million) by net assets ($4.87 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See net asset quality index of NRG Energy Inc. to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
NRG Energy Inc. - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how NRG Energy Inc.'s cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check NRG Energy Inc. cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
NRG Energy Inc. Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of NRG Energy Inc. ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
F:VWSA
|
-0.074x |
|
Cincinnati Financial Corporation
NASDAQ:CINF
|
0.042x |
|
Hana Financial
KO:086790
|
-0.035x |
|
Veolia Environnement S.A
F:VVDH
|
0.060x |
|
SAMPO OYJ (SDR)/1
F:SMP
|
0.002x |
|
A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S
CO:MAERSK-A
|
0.019x |
|
Naturgy Energy Group SA
MC:NTGY
|
0.136x |
|
China Securities Co Ltd
SHG:601066
|
0.244x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for NRG Energy Inc. (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of NRG Energy Inc. from 1997 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market cap of NRG Energy Inc..
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.68 Billion | $1.91 Billion | 1.138x | +22.29% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.48 Billion | $2.31 Billion | 0.931x | +1323.66% |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.91 Billion | $-221.00 Million | -0.076x | -180.87% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.83 Billion | $360.00 Million | 0.094x | -31.33% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.60 Billion | $493.00 Million | 0.137x | -87.48% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.68 Billion | $1.84 Billion | 1.093x | +29.85% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.68 Billion | $1.41 Billion | 0.842x | +174.30% |
| 2018-12-31 | $-1.22 Billion | $1.38 Billion | -1.133x | -244.02% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.05 Billion | $1.61 Billion | 0.787x | +85.26% |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.49 Billion | $1.91 Billion | 0.425x | +81.52% |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.76 Billion | $1.35 Billion | 0.234x | +85.74% |
| 2014-12-31 | $11.99 Billion | $1.51 Billion | 0.126x | +6.32% |
| 2013-12-31 | $10.72 Billion | $1.27 Billion | 0.118x | +11.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | $10.78 Billion | $1.15 Billion | 0.107x | -29.91% |
| 2011-12-31 | $7.67 Billion | $1.17 Billion | 0.152x | -24.38% |
| 2010-12-31 | $8.07 Billion | $1.62 Billion | 0.201x | -26.51% |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.70 Billion | $2.11 Billion | 0.274x | +31.52% |
| 2008-12-31 | $7.11 Billion | $1.48 Billion | 0.208x | -24.52% |
| 2007-12-31 | $5.50 Billion | $1.52 Billion | 0.276x | +282.28% |
| 2006-12-31 | $5.66 Billion | $408.00 Million | 0.072x | +162.73% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.48 Billion | $68.00 Million | 0.027x | -88.63% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.70 Billion | $651.00 Million | 0.241x | +270.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.47 Billion | $-350.37 Million | -0.142x | +78.06% |
| 2002-12-31 | $-666.36 Million | $430.04 Million | -0.645x | -638.93% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.30 Billion | $276.01 Million | 0.120x | -51.10% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | $361.68 Million | 0.245x | +2054.18% |
| 1999-12-31 | $908.03 Million | $-11.38 Million | -0.013x | -133.78% |
| 1998-12-31 | $592.85 Million | $22.00 Million | 0.037x | -49.37% |
| 1997-12-31 | $470.52 Million | $34.49 Million | 0.073x | -- |
About NRG Energy Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company offers retail electricity, energy management, demand response and virtual power plant programs, carbon offsets, smart home security, and automation servi… Read more