NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) Tax Rate: 19.85%
Is NRG Energy, Inc.’s tax rate high or low?
NRG Energy, Inc.'s tax rate of 19.85% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.73%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.16%–32.98%).
5.83% below its 12-month average of 21.08%.
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TAX RATE
19.85%
TAX RATE AVG TTM
21.08%
TAX RATE AVG 3Y
18.48%
TAX RATE AVG 5Y
21.73%
TAX RATE AVG 10Y
-28.98%
TAX RATE AVG 15Y
14.53%
TAX RATE AVG 20Y
21.56%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.83%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.44%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+168.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+36.63%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-7.94%
NRG Energy, Inc. Tax Rate Formula & Definition
Tax rate measures income tax expense as a percentage of income before tax. It helps compare tax efficiency and identify unusual tax effects.
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NRG Energy, Inc. Tax Rate FAQ
- What is the tax rate for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The tax rate for NRG stock is 19.85%.
- Is NRG Energy, Inc.'s tax rate high or low?
- NRG Energy, Inc.'s tax rate of 19.85% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.73%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.16%–32.98%).
- What is the TTM average tax rate for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The TTM average tax rate for NRG stock is 21.08%.
- What is the 3Y average tax rate for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 3Y average tax rate for NRG stock is 18.48%.
- What is the 5Y average tax rate for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 5Y average tax rate for NRG stock is 21.73%.
- What is the 10Y average tax rate for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 10Y average tax rate for NRG stock is -28.98%.
- What is the 15Y average tax rate for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 15Y average tax rate for NRG stock is 14.53%.
- What is the 20Y average tax rate for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
- The 20Y average tax rate for NRG stock is 21.56%.
NRG Energy, Inc. Tax Rate History
| DATE | TAX RATE |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.85% |
| 2024-12-31 | 22.31% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.16% |
| 2022-12-31 | 26.58% |
| 2021-12-31 | 23.50% |
| 2020-12-31 | 32.98% |
| 2019-12-31 | -424.17% |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.17% |
| 2016-12-31 | -2.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | -26.98% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.22% |
| 2013-12-31 | 44.48% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2725.00% |
| 2011-12-31 | 130.50% |
| 2010-12-31 | 36.79% |
| 2009-12-31 | 43.62% |
| 2008-12-31 | 40.37% |
| 2007-12-31 | 39.85% |
| 2006-12-31 | 37.23% |
| 2005-12-31 | 38.18% |
| 2004-12-31 | 32.31% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.58% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.38% |
| 2001-12-31 | 11.19% |
| 2000-12-31 | 36.54% |
| 1999-12-31 | -83.82% |
| 1998-12-31 | -159.56% |
| 1997-12-31 | 1556.73% |
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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.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- Lawrence Stephen Coben