NRG Energy (HAM:NRA) Interest Expense: €-742 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HAM:NRA NRG Energy Inc HAM:NRA
78 GF Score
Price €120.40
GF Value €99.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is NRG Energy Interest Expense?

NRG Energy HAM:NRA -1.63% 78 Interest Expense is €-742 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:NRA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. NRG Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -247 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-742 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. NRG Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 323 Mil. NRG Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -247 Mil. NRG Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.31. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

NRG Energy  (HAM:NRA) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

NRG Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-247 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €323 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17,252 Mil.

NRG Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*322.645/-246.525
=1.31

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. NRG Energy Inc interest coverage is 1.35, which is low.

NRG Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NRG Energy's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

NRG Energy Interest Expense Chart

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NRG Energy Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-742 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-742 Mil mean?
NRG Energy (HAM:NRA) has a Interest Expense of €-742 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors.
Is NRG Energy's Interest Expense too high?
NRG Energy's current Interest Expense is €-742 Mil. Overall, NRG Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NRG Energy's Interest Expense compare to TLN and OKLO?
NRG Energy's Interest Expense of €-742 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. NRG Energy's current Interest Expense is €-742 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NRG Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy (HAM:NRA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.83, compared to a current price of €120.40 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-742 Mil. NRG Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NRG Energy (HAM:NRA), the current Interest Expense is €-742 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is NRG Energy (HAM:NRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €120.40 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €99.83. GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:NRA:

  • Interest Expense: €-742 Mil
  • GF Value™: €99.83 vs. price of €120.40 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:NRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

NRG Energy Business Description

Address 1301 McKinney Street, Houston, TX, USA, 77010
NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home-services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 26 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity in Texas and the Eastern US. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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