NRG Energy Inc. (NRG)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | -2.41% | -4.93% | -6.64% | -6.28% | 6.83% | 9.47% | 17.92% | 24.40% | 19.06% | 29.69% | 25.87% | 21.22% | 28.08% | 28.96% | 29.11% | 26.52% | 25.64% | 24.67% | 23.50% | 23.01% |
| Operating profit margin | 1.33% | -5.93% | -7.15% | -6.22% | 6.40% | 9.29% | 17.41% | 21.73% | 12.38% | 17.31% | 10.34% | 5.31% | 12.15% | 14.36% | 15.63% | 13.57% | 13.14% | 11.75% | 10.31% | 8.79% |
| Pretax margin | -0.74% | -7.56% | -8.49% | -7.38% | 5.27% | 8.00% | 15.75% | 19.90% | 10.59% | 15.09% | 8.22% | 2.97% | 8.37% | 10.14% | 10.33% | 7.88% | 11.24% | 10.81% | 6.24% | 4.96% |
| Net profit margin | -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% | 45.19% | 10.84% | 6.25% | 4.91% |
NRG Energy Inc.'s profitability ratios have shown a downward trend over the quarters analyzed. The gross profit margin has fluctuated, ranging from as low as 0.28% in Q1 2023 to a high of 30.36% in Q1 2022. This indicates variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
The operating profit margin has been negative in the last four quarters, indicating that NRG Energy has been operating at a loss after considering operating expenses. The pretax margin has also been negative in Q3 and Q4 2023, showing that the company's profitability before accounting for taxes has been impacted. The net profit margin, which reflects the company's profitability after taxes and all other expenses, has been negative in all quarters except Q4 2022 and Q3 2022.
Overall, the declining trend in profitability margins suggests that NRG Energy Inc. is facing challenges in maintaining profitability and controlling costs. Further analysis of the company's operational efficiency and cost management strategies is necessary to improve its financial performance.
Return on investment
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 1.47% | -6.34% | -7.50% | -6.57% | 6.92% | 8.86% | 14.62% | 19.75% | 14.41% | 13.60% | 8.69% | 4.18% | 7.42% | 10.88% | 11.97% | 10.24% | 10.29% | 11.86% | 10.77% | 8.84% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -0.78% | -6.37% | -7.09% | -6.23% | 4.19% | 5.86% | 10.02% | 13.59% | 9.43% | 8.73% | 4.96% | 1.60% | 3.42% | 33.26% | 33.95% | 31.80% | 35.42% | 10.95% | 6.53% | 4.93% |
| Return on total capital | 15.62% | -11.80% | -14.75% | -12.86% | 17.62% | 22.01% | 37.54% | 44.38% | 28.91% | 31.57% | 17.36% | 8.62% | 11.21% | 17.18% | 18.04% | 15.78% | 20.28% | — | — | — |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -6.95% | -50.57% | -61.67% | -60.06% | 31.90% | 36.82% | 64.91% | 79.62% | 60.75% | 59.86% | 42.14% | 20.24% | 30.36% | 210.24% | 239.37% | 265.43% | 264.48% | — | — | — |
NRG Energy Inc.'s profitability ratios show a mixed performance over the quarters analyzed. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been fluctuating, with negative values in the most recent quarters, indicating challenges in generating operating profits relative to its total assets. This trend is also reflected in the Return on Assets (ROA), which has shown negative values in some quarters, further highlighting the company's struggle in generating profits from its total assets.
The Return on Total Capital has also exhibited inconsistency, with negative values in recent quarters, suggesting inefficiencies in utilizing both debt and equity to generate returns. Additionally, the Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a particularly significant decline in recent quarters, with negative values indicating that the company is facing challenges in generating profits for its shareholders.
Overall, the profitability ratios for NRG Energy Inc. indicate a concerning trend of declining profitability and efficiency in utilizing its assets and capital to generate returns for both operations and shareholders. Further analysis and strategic actions may be needed to address these challenges and improve the company's financial performance.