NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) — Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate
NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) has a Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate of 2.42x as of December 2025, reinvesting $298.00 Million (capex $298.00 Million ) from operating cash flow of $123.00 Million. Explore NRG capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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NRG Energy Inc. Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate (1997–2025)
Historical reinvestment intensity for NRG Energy Inc. across 26 annual periods. Also explore NRG Energy Inc. balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow Reinvestment Rate for NRG Energy Inc. (1997–2025)
Year-by-year capital reinvestment analysis for NRG Energy Inc.. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see NRG Energy Inc. market capitalisation.
| Year | Reinvestment Rate | Total Reinvested (USD) | Operating CF | Capex | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.60x | $1.15 Billion | $1.91 Billion | $1.15 Billion | ▲ +178.8% |
| 2024 | 0.22x | $496.00 Million | $2.31 Billion | $472.00 Million | ▼ -89.0% |
| 2022 | 1.96x | $705.00 Million | $360.00 Million | $373.00 Million | ▼ -70.8% |
| 2021 | 6.71x | $3.31 Billion | $493.00 Million | $269.00 Million | ▲ +4255.5% |
| 2020 | 0.15x | $283.00 Million | $1.84 Billion | $230.00 Million | ▼ -17.2% |
| 2019 | 0.19x | $263.00 Million | $1.41 Billion | $228.00 Million | ▼ -42.7% |
| 2018 | 0.32x | $447.00 Million | $1.38 Billion | $388.00 Million | ▲ +92.9% |
| 2017 | 0.17x | $271.00 Million | $1.61 Billion | $254.00 Million | ▼ -67.7% |
| 2016 | 0.52x | $993.00 Million | $1.91 Billion | $976.00 Million | ▼ -46.0% |
| 2015 | 0.96x | $1.30 Billion | $1.35 Billion | $1.28 Billion | ▲ +55.9% |
| 2014 | 0.62x | $934.00 Million | $1.51 Billion | $909.00 Million | ▼ -61.0% |
| 2013 | 1.59x | $2.01 Billion | $1.27 Billion | $1.99 Billion | ▼ -46.9% |
| 2012 | 2.99x | $3.43 Billion | $1.15 Billion | $3.40 Billion | ▲ +49.5% |
| 2011 | 2.00x | $2.33 Billion | $1.17 Billion | $2.31 Billion | ▲ +345.1% |
| 2010 | 0.45x | $729.00 Million | $1.62 Billion | $706.00 Million | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2009 | 0.48x | $1.01 Billion | $2.11 Billion | $734.00 Million | ▼ -20.9% |
| 2008 | 0.61x | $899.00 Million | $1.48 Billion | $899.00 Million | ▲ +91.7% |
| 2007 | 0.32x | $481.00 Million | $1.52 Billion | $481.00 Million | ▼ -41.5% |
| 2006 | 0.54x | $221.00 Million | $408.00 Million | $221.00 Million | ▼ -65.3% |
| 2005 | 1.56x | $106.00 Million | $68.00 Million | $106.00 Million | ▲ +752.8% |
| 2004 | 0.18x | $119.00 Million | $651.00 Million | $119.00 Million | ▼ -94.5% |
| 2002 | 3.35x | $1.44 Billion | $430.04 Million | $1.44 Billion | ▼ -30.1% |
| 2001 | 4.79x | $1.32 Billion | $276.01 Million | $1.32 Billion | ▲ +674.9% |
| 2000 | 0.62x | $223.56 Million | $361.68 Million | $223.56 Million | ▼ -57.1% |
| 1998 | 1.44x | $31.72 Million | $22.00 Million | $31.72 Million | ▲ +84.6% |
| 1997 | 0.78x | $26.94 Million | $34.49 Million | $26.94 Million | — |