NRG Energy Balance Sheet Health

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NRG Energy has a total shareholder equity of $3.3B and total debt of $10.7B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 323%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $25.4B and $22.1B respectively. NRG Energy's EBIT is $1.5B making its interest coverage ratio 2.2. It has cash and short-term investments of $299.0M.

Key information

323.0%

Debt to equity ratio

US$10.65b

Debt

Interest coverage ratio2.2x
CashUS$299.00m
EquityUS$3.30b
Total liabilitiesUS$22.10b
Total assetsUS$25.40b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)

Jul 15
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)

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May 22
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

NRG Energy: Fundamentals Remain Strong, Staying With The Buy Rating Despite Recent Rally

May 16

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) 28% Share Price Climb

Mar 20
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NRG Energy, Inc. - Changes Within Has Been Quick And Impressive

Feb 14

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Feb 09
Health Check: How Prudently Does NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Use Debt?

NRG Energy: Well-Positioned For Long-Term Growth

Feb 06

Market Cool On NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Revenues

Jan 05
Market Cool On NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Revenues

Lights Still On At NRG Energy, Rated Hold As Earnings Overshadowed By Share Price

Nov 20

What Does NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Share Price Indicate?

Oct 25
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Calculating The Fair Value Of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)

Sep 13
Calculating The Fair Value Of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)

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Sep 11

What Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Share Price Doing?

Jul 14
What Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:NRG) Share Price Doing?

NRG: Go Back To The Basics To Deliver Returns

Jul 04

NRG Energy's Analyst Day Underlines Its Commitment To Controversial 'All In' Retail Model

Jun 23

NRG Energy - Seeking Identity

Jun 05

NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.3775

Apr 23
NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.3775

Industry Analysts Just Made A Stunning Upgrade To Their NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Revenue Forecasts

Mar 22
Industry Analysts Just Made A Stunning Upgrade To Their NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Revenue Forecasts

NRG Energy GAAP EPS of $5.17, revenue of $31.54B, reaffirms FY Adjusted EBITDA guidance

Feb 16

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

Jan 30
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)?

NRG Energy dividend declines by 7.3% to $0.35

Jan 20

NRG Energy's deal for Vivint Smart Home an abrupt turn from cash return story

Dec 06

NRG Energy Q3 Earnings Preview

Nov 04

At US$42.36, Is NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Worth Looking At Closely?

Oct 24
At US$42.36, Is NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) Worth Looking At Closely?

NRG Energy declares $0.35 dividend

Oct 21

NRG Energy: A Fairly-Valued Utility Battling Market Risks, Shares Rangebound

Sep 26

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: NRG's short term assets ($9.3B) exceed its short term liabilities ($9.2B).

Long Term Liabilities: NRG's short term assets ($9.3B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($12.9B).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: NRG's net debt to equity ratio (314%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: NRG had negative shareholder equity 5 years ago, but is now positive and has therefore improved.

Debt Coverage: NRG's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (15.4%).

Interest Coverage: NRG's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (2.2x coverage).


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