NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 49.5% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($2.46 Billion) from net assets ($4.87 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. Also explore NRG Energy Inc. equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
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NRG Energy Inc. Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1997–2025)
This chart shows how NRG Energy Inc.'s Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 27 annual periods from 1997 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 49.5%, reflecting net assets of $4.87 Billion with intangible assets of $2.46 Billion USD. For live market cap and overall valuation, see NRG market cap overview.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for NRG Energy Inc. (1997–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for NRG Energy Inc. from 1997 to 2025, covering 27 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. Explore NRG Energy Inc. capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (USD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -37.4% | $1.68 Billion | $2.31 Billion | $29.14 Billion | ▼ -20.0 pp |
| 2024 | -17.4% | $2.48 Billion | $2.91 Billion | $24.02 Billion | ▲ +17.8 pp |
| 2023 | -35.1% | $2.91 Billion | $3.93 Billion | $26.04 Billion | ▼ -79.4 pp |
| 2022 | 44.3% | $3.83 Billion | $2.13 Billion | $29.15 Billion | ▲ +14.1 pp |
| 2021 | 30.3% | $3.60 Billion | $2.51 Billion | $23.18 Billion | ▼ -30.0 pp |
| 2020 | 60.2% | $1.68 Billion | $668.00 Million | $14.90 Billion | ▲ +7.3 pp |
| 2019 | 53.0% | $1.68 Billion | $789.00 Million | $12.53 Billion | ▲ +38.3 pp |
| 2017 | 14.7% | $2.05 Billion | $1.75 Billion | $23.32 Billion | ▼ -40.0 pp |
| 2016 | 54.7% | $4.49 Billion | $2.04 Billion | $30.36 Billion | ▼ -5.3 pp |
| 2015 | 59.9% | $5.76 Billion | $2.31 Billion | $32.88 Billion | ▼ -18.7 pp |
| 2014 | 78.6% | $11.99 Billion | $2.57 Billion | $40.66 Billion | ▼ -10.8 pp |
| 2013 | 89.4% | $10.72 Billion | $1.14 Billion | $33.90 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2012 | 88.9% | $10.78 Billion | $1.20 Billion | $35.13 Billion | ▲ +7.4 pp |
| 2011 | 81.5% | $7.67 Billion | $1.42 Billion | $26.71 Billion | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2010 | 78.0% | $8.07 Billion | $1.78 Billion | $26.90 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2009 | 76.9% | $7.70 Billion | $1.78 Billion | $23.38 Billion | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2008 | 88.5% | $7.11 Billion | $815.00 Million | $24.81 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2007 | 84.1% | $5.50 Billion | $873.00 Million | $19.27 Billion | ▼ -8.2 pp |
| 2006 | 92.4% | $5.66 Billion | $432.00 Million | $19.43 Billion | ▲ +39.2 pp |
| 2005 | 53.2% | $2.48 Billion | $1.16 Billion | $7.43 Billion | ▼ -36.8 pp |
| 2004 | 90.0% | $2.70 Billion | $270.00 Million | $7.83 Billion | ▲ +9.5 pp |
| 2003 | 80.5% | $2.47 Billion | $481.50 Million | $9.26 Billion | ▼ -4.4 pp |
| 2001 | 85.0% | $2.30 Billion | $346.89 Million | $12.89 Billion | ▼ -10.9 pp |
| 2000 | 95.8% | $1.48 Billion | $61.35 Million | $5.98 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 1999 | 93.9% | $908.03 Million | $55.59 Million | $3.43 Billion | ▲ +6.4 pp |
| 1998 | 87.5% | $592.85 Million | $74.38 Million | $1.29 Billion | ▲ +8.1 pp |
| 1997 | 79.3% | $470.52 Million | $97.23 Million | $1.17 Billion | — |