NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.00x as of March 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $-169.00 Million could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($35.18 Billion) in one year. See NRG cash flow after capex ratio to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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NRG Energy Inc. Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1997–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for NRG Energy Inc. across 29 annual periods. Also explore NRG Energy Inc. equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for NRG Energy Inc. (1997–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for NRG Energy Inc.. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) market capitalisation.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.07x | $1.91 Billion | $27.46 Billion | ▼ -34.9% |
| 2024 | 0.11x | $2.31 Billion | $21.54 Billion | ▲ +1220.4% |
| 2023 | -0.01x | $-221.00 Million | $23.13 Billion | ▼ -167.2% |
| 2022 | 0.01x | $360.00 Million | $25.32 Billion | ▼ -43.5% |
| 2021 | 0.03x | $493.00 Million | $19.58 Billion | ▼ -81.9% |
| 2020 | 0.14x | $1.84 Billion | $13.22 Billion | ▲ +6.7% |
| 2019 | 0.13x | $1.41 Billion | $10.85 Billion | ▲ +12.0% |
| 2018 | 0.12x | $1.38 Billion | $11.84 Billion | ▲ +53.6% |
| 2017 | 0.08x | $1.61 Billion | $21.27 Billion | ▲ +2.6% |
| 2016 | 0.07x | $1.91 Billion | $25.86 Billion | ▲ +48.3% |
| 2015 | 0.05x | $1.35 Billion | $27.12 Billion | ▼ -5.5% |
| 2014 | 0.05x | $1.51 Billion | $28.68 Billion | ▼ -3.9% |
| 2013 | 0.05x | $1.27 Billion | $23.18 Billion | ▲ +16.1% |
| 2012 | 0.05x | $1.15 Billion | $24.35 Billion | ▼ -22.9% |
| 2011 | 0.06x | $1.17 Billion | $19.05 Billion | ▼ -29.0% |
| 2010 | 0.09x | $1.62 Billion | $18.82 Billion | ▼ -35.8% |
| 2009 | 0.13x | $2.11 Billion | $15.68 Billion | ▲ +60.7% |
| 2008 | 0.08x | $1.48 Billion | $17.70 Billion | ▼ -24.1% |
| 2007 | 0.11x | $1.52 Billion | $13.77 Billion | ▲ +272.0% |
| 2006 | 0.03x | $408.00 Million | $13.78 Billion | ▲ +115.7% |
| 2005 | 0.01x | $68.00 Million | $4.95 Billion | ▼ -89.2% |
| 2004 | 0.13x | $651.00 Million | $5.13 Billion | ▲ +345.7% |
| 2003 | -0.05x | $-350.37 Million | $6.79 Billion | ▼ -238.7% |
| 2002 | 0.04x | $430.04 Million | $11.55 Billion | ▲ +42.8% |
| 2001 | 0.03x | $276.01 Million | $10.59 Billion | ▼ -67.6% |
| 2000 | 0.08x | $361.68 Million | $4.50 Billion | ▲ +1881.5% |
| 1999 | 0.00x | $-11.38 Million | $2.52 Billion | ▼ -114.4% |
| 1998 | 0.03x | $22.00 Million | $700.58 Million | ▼ -36.5% |
| 1997 | 0.05x | $34.49 Million | $697.59 Million | — |