Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
NRG Energy Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
51.4%
FY2025
5-year range
-7.0% / 267.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+13.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 68
Utilities
What the data says
Among 68 Utilities companies, NRG Energy is in the top 3% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -109.4% in FY2017 to 267.7% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
51.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +21.0%. Ranks 2nd among 68 companies in Utilities.
Improved from -7.0% to 51.4% over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +21.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +21.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 3% in UtilitiesTop 3% of 68This company 51.4% Sector average 3.5%
▼
+1351.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 13.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 47.9pp above the Utilities sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 73.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 51.4% | +13.2% |
| FY2024 | 45.4% | +753.2% |
| FY2023 | -7.0% | -122.9% |
| FY2022 | 30.4% | -88.7% |
| FY2021 | 267.7% | +781.7% |
| FY2020 | 30.4% | -88.7% |
| FY2019 | 267.7% | +1637.4% |
| FY2018 | -17.4% | +84.1% |
| FY2017 | -109.4% | -528.4% |
| FY2016 | -17.4% | -371.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026