Company / Total Debt
NRG Energy Total Debt History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Total Debt
$10.9B
FY2024
5-year range
$8.1B / $10.9B
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-0.4%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#27 of 60
Utilities
What the data says
At $10.9B, NRG Energy's total debt ranks #34 of 60 in the Utilities sector. Total Debt has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $6.0B in FY2019 to $16.7B in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$10.9B in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.5%.
Increased from $8.1B to $10.9B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Total Debt over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +10.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +12.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#34 of 60 in UtilitiesTop 55% of 60This company $10.9B Sector average $16.8B
▼
-35.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +12.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2024, total debt decreased 0.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #27 out of 60 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Peak total debt was recorded in FY2016.
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 | Total DebtValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | $10.9B | -0.4% |
| FY2023 | $10.9B | +35.1% |
| FY2022 | $8.1B | +0.0% |
| FY2021 | $8.1B | -8.5% |
| FY2020 | $8.9B | +46.6% |
| FY2019 | $6.0B | -9.7% |
| FY2018 | $6.7B | -29.5% |
| FY2017 | $9.5B | -43.2% |
| FY2016 | $16.7B | -14.9% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026