NRGCAUTIOUS

NRG Current Ratio Analysis

0.97x

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio of 0.97x means NRG has $0.97 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating it cannot fully cover short-term obligations with short-term assets alone.

Sector Performance

30th percentile

NRG

0.97x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

0.84x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

📊

Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 0.97x means NRG has $0.97 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities, indicating it cannot fully cover short-term obligations with short-term assets alone.

This sits below the sector median of 1.21x, placing NRG in the 30th percentile among peers, so most comparable companies have stronger liquidity. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio rose 15.5%, improving from 0.84x to 0.97x. The combination of a sub-1.0 level and an upward trend points to ongoing liquidity risk that is easing, not a worsening strain. This mixed picture supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict: the ratio remains below peers and below the safety threshold, even though the recent improvement offers some breathing room. The metric aligns with caution rather than contradicting it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about NRG?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

Who are NRG's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

📚

Learn More About Current Ratio

Why Working Capital Management Matters More Than You Think

Working capital is more than current assets minus liabilities. Learn why working capital matters for liquidity, efficiency, and competitive advantage, with real data from AMZN, COST, HD, and XOM.

The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.