Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Non-Current Assets

Intangibles (Net)

NRG Energy Intangibles (Net) decreased by 20.6% to $2.31B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 20.6%, from $2.91B to $2.31B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Intangibles (Net) shows an upward trend with a 28.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

High levels reflect significant investment in growth through acquisitions; changes indicate the impact of amortization or impairment charges.

Detailed definition

This includes the value of acquired intellectual property, such as patents, trademarks, and drug licenses, net of accumu...

Peer comparison

Very high in the pharmaceutical industry due to the reliance on patent-protected drug portfolios.

Metric ID: intangible_assets_net

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$2.92B$2.92B$2.51B$2.39B$2.45B$2.23B$2.13B$4.42B$3.93B$2.91B$2.31B
QoQ Change-0.2%-13.9%-4.8%+2.5%-9.1%-4.3%+107.3%-11.1%-25.9%-20.6%
YoY Change-16.1%-23.6%-15.1%+84.8%+84.2%-25.9%-20.6%
Range$2.13B$4.42B
CAGR-9.0%
Avg YoY Growth+9.7%
Median YoY Growth-16.1%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NRG Energy's intangibles (net)?
NRG Energy (NRG) reported intangibles (net) of $2.31B in Q4 2025.
How has NRG Energy's intangibles (net) changed year-over-year?
NRG Energy's intangibles (net) decreased by 20.6% year-over-year, from $2.91B to $2.31B.
What is the long-term trend for NRG Energy's intangibles (net)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), NRG Energy's intangibles (net) has grown at a 28.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $668.00M to $2.31B.
What does intangibles (net) mean?
The value of non-physical assets like patents and brand names, minus their amortized cost.