NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)
Net profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,125,000 | 964,000 | 2,074,000 | 1,644,000 | -202,000 | -1,779,000 | -2,055,000 | -1,850,000 | 1,221,000 | 1,889,000 | 3,440,000 | 4,005,000 | 2,187,000 | 2,441,000 | 1,072,000 | 307,000 | 510,000 | 4,066,000 | 4,189,000 | 4,077,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 28,183,000 | 28,088,000 | 28,811,000 | 28,510,000 | 28,740,000 | 29,871,000 | 30,435,000 | 31,369,000 | 31,543,000 | 30,734,000 | 28,833,000 | 26,794,000 | 26,989,000 | 21,970,000 | 18,170,000 | 15,165,000 | 9,093,000 | 9,261,000 | 9,448,000 | 9,675,000 |
| Net profit margin | 3.99% | 3.43% | 7.20% | 5.77% | -0.70% | -5.96% | -6.75% | -5.90% | 3.87% | 6.15% | 11.93% | 14.95% | 8.10% | 11.11% | 5.90% | 2.02% | 5.61% | 43.90% | 44.34% | 42.14% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,125,000K ÷ $28,183,000K
= 3.99%
NRG Energy Inc.'s net profit margin has displayed fluctuating trends over the past few years based on the provided data. The net profit margin represents the percentage of revenue that translates into net profit after accounting for all expenses.
From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, the company experienced relatively high and stable net profit margins ranging from 42.14% to 44.34%. However, there was a significant decline in profitability by December 31, 2021, with a net profit margin of 5.61%. This trend continued as the net profit margin dropped further to 2.02% by March 31, 2021.
Subsequently, there was a slight improvement in profitability by September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2021, with net profit margins of 11.11% and 8.10%, respectively. By March 31, 2022, there was a notable increase in net profit margin to 14.95%, but this trend reversed with a decrease to 3.87% by December 31, 2022.
The net profit margin continued to fluctuate and turned negative by March 31, 2023, and June 30, 2023, indicating that the company was incurring losses relative to its revenue during these periods. However, there was a positive recovery by December 31, 2024, with a net profit margin of 3.99%.
Overall, the analysis highlights the volatility in NRG Energy Inc.'s profitability, with periods of strong performance followed by declines and occasional losses. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor and assess the company's financial health and management strategies continuously to evaluate its long-term sustainability.
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Dec 31, 2024