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NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.40x

The interest coverage ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is 2.40x as of Sunday, June 21, 2026.

NRG Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2.40x

NRG Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)$28.50B2.40xN/AN/AN/A
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs ›$28.39B9.09x8.10x8.23x8.92x
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs ›$28.01B2.34x2.35x2.55x2.46x
Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs ›$30.07B2.61x2.45x2.69x2.89x
FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs ›$26.87B2.49x2.42x2.26x2.14x
PPL Corporation (PPL)vs ›$26.62B2.64x2.50x2.53x2.36x
Eversource Energy (ES)vs ›$26.17B2.40x2.42x2.72x3.00x
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs ›$24.42B3.06x3.17x3.14x3.11x
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs ›$22.67B2.19x2.15x2.14x2.22x
NiSource Inc. (NI)vs ›$22.66B2.87x2.84x2.96x2.71x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

2.4x

Debt/Equity

9.97

Current Ratio

1.64

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

NRG Energy, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

NRG Energy, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The interest coverage ratio for NRG stock is 2.40x.

About NRG Energy, Inc.

NRG Energy, Inc., together with its affiliated entities, operates as a comprehensive power utility spanning the United States. Its operations are divided into three main geographical divisions: Texas, East, and West. The company plays a crucial role in generating, distributing, and selling electricity and various related services, serving approximately six million customers across residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale sectors. Their energy generation capabilities are diverse, drawing from natural gas, coal, oil, solar, nuclear, and battery storage technologies. Beyond core power provision, NRG offers an extensive array of solutions, including centralized system power, decentralized generation, renewable energy products, emergency backup power, distributed solar and storage installations, demand-side management, energy efficiency programs, expert advisory services, carbon management initiatives, and bespoke on-site energy solutions. Furthermore, NRG actively engages in the trading of electric power, natural gas, and associated commodities, alongside environmental credits, weather-related products, and various financial instruments such as forwards, futures, options, and swaps. The company also manages fuel procurement and transportation services. It directly markets energy, services, and products to retail consumers through several established brands, including NRG, Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Stream, and XOOM Energy. As of December 31, 2021, NRG Energy's generation assets encompassed approximately 18,000 megawatts of capacity across 25 owned and leased facilities. The corporation was founded in 1989 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Houston, TX
15,637 employees
Utilities / Independent Power Producers
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Independent Power Producers
CEO
Lawrence Stephen Coben