NRG Energy (FRA:NRA) OCF Margin %: -1.65% (As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value €95.80
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is NRG Energy OCF Margin %?

NRG Energy FRA:NRA +2.76% 78 OCF Margin % is -1.65% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NRA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €95.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NRG Energy ranks worse than 74.88% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. NRG Energy's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-146 Mil. NRG Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,871 Mil. Therefore, NRG Energy's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.65%.

As of today, NRG Energy's current OCF Yield % is 2.96%.

The historical rank and industry rank for NRG Energy's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:NRA' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.77   Med: 11.3   Max: 21.4
Current: 2.74


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of NRG Energy was 21.40%. The lowest was -0.77%. And the median was 11.30%.

FRA:NRA's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
74.88% of 418 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 21.76 vs FRA:NRA: 2.74


NRG Energy OCF Margin % Related Terms


NRG Energy OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NRG Energy's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % Chart

NRG Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.83 1.14 -0.77 8.20 6.23

NRG Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.96 6.69 6.34 1.59 -1.65

FRA:NRA vs TLN, OKLO, KEN: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, NRG Energy's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


NRG Energy OCF Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NRG Energy's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NRG Energy's OCF Margin % falls into.


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NRG Energy OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

NRG Energy's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1633.702/26228.902
=6.23 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-146.185/8871.44
=-1.65 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -1.65% mean?
NRG Energy (FRA:NRA) has a OCF Margin % of -1.65% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #313 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is NRG Energy's OCF Margin % too high?
NRG Energy's current OCF Margin % is -1.65%. Based on the distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #313 out of 418 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to TLN and OKLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #313 out of 418 companies for OCF Margin %. This places NRG Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 21.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median OCF Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 21.76, based on 418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median OCF Margin % is 21.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NRG Energy's current OCF Margin % is -1.65%. 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 (FRA:NRA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €95.80, compared to a current price of €119.00 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -1.65%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NRG Energy (FRA:NRA), the current OCF Margin % is -1.65% 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 (FRA:NRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €119.00 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €95.80. GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NRA:

  • OCF Margin %: -1.65%
  • GF Value™: €95.80 vs. price of €119.00 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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