(CNP) CenterPoint Energy - Overview

Sector: Utilities | Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 27.802m USD | Total Return: 14.7% in 12m

Electricity Distribution, Natural Gas, Power Transmission, Appliance Repair
Total Rating 42
Safety 50
Buy Signal -0.45
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Industry Rotation: +5.9
Market Cap: 27.8B
Avg Turnover: 220M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility18.9%
VaR 5th Pctl3.44%
VaR vs Median10.5%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.68
Rel. Str. IBD44.4
Rel. Str. Peer Group55.3
Character TTM
Beta0.058
Beta Downside0.113
Hurst Exponent0.451
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD18.14%
CAGR/Max DD0.93
CAGR/Mean DD3.58
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of CNP over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.59, "2021-06": 0.36, "2021-09": 0.33, "2021-12": 0.36, "2022-03": 0.47, "2022-06": 0.31, "2022-09": 0.32, "2022-12": 0.28, "2023-03": 0.5, "2023-06": 0.28, "2023-09": 0.4, "2023-12": 0.32, "2024-03": 0.55, "2024-06": 0.36, "2024-09": 0.31, "2024-12": 0.4, "2025-03": 0.53, "2025-06": 0.29, "2025-09": 0.5, "2025-12": 0.45, "2026-03": 0.56,
EPS CAGR: 8.06%
EPS Trend: 88.9%
Last SUE: 0.14
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of CNP over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 2547, 2021-06: 1742, 2021-09: 1749, 2021-12: 2314, 2022-03: 2763, 2022-06: 1944, 2022-09: 1903, 2022-12: 2711, 2023-03: 2779, 2023-06: 1875, 2023-09: 1860, 2023-12: 2182, 2024-03: 2620, 2024-06: 1905, 2024-09: 1856, 2024-12: 2262, 2025-03: 2920, 2025-06: 1944, 2025-09: 1988, 2025-12: 2505, 2026-03: 2975,
Rev. CAGR: 1.43%
Rev. Trend: 34.6%
Last SUE: 0.13
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

High Debt while negative Cash Flow

Altman Z'' 0.67 < 1.0 - financial distress zone

Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: CNP CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) is a Houston-based public utility holding company that manages electric and natural gas infrastructure across several U.S. states, including Texas, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio. The company’s primary operations involve electric transmission and distribution alongside intrastate natural gas sales and transportation for residential and industrial clients. As a regulated utility, the business model relies on rate-regulated returns approved by state commissions, which typically provides more predictable cash flows compared to non-regulated sectors.

The company maintains a significant physical footprint, including hundreds of substations and thousands of miles of pipeline and distribution lines. Its portfolio also includes ancillary services such as home appliance repair and protection plans in specific regions. Investors should examine the latest filings on ValueRay to understand how recent regulatory shifts might impact future earnings. This multi-utility structure allows CenterPoint to diversify its revenue streams across different energy commodities and geographic regulatory environments.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Rate base growth through multi-billion dollar capital expenditure in Texas and Indiana
  • Regulatory outcomes and rate case approvals impact return on equity and earnings
  • Interest rate fluctuations influence borrowing costs for capital-intensive infrastructure projects
  • Customer growth in Houston metropolitan area drives sustained electric distribution revenue
  • Transition to cleaner energy mix in Indiana affects long-term generation asset valuation
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 3.0
Net Income: 1.07b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: -0.06 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 0.47 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 9.30% < 20% (prev -3.41%; Δ 12.71% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.05 > 3% & CFO 2.36b > Net Income 1.07b
Net Debt (24.04b) to EBITDA (3.81b): 6.32 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.16 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (659.0m) vs 12m ago 0.92% < -2%
Gross Margin: 41.30% > 18% (prev 0.41%; Δ 4.09k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 20.39% > 50% (prev 20.10%; Δ 0.29% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.35 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 3.81b / Interest Expense TTM 944.0m)
Altman Z'' 0.67
A: 0.02 (Total Current Assets 6.19b - Total Current Liabilities 5.31b) / Total Assets 47.84b
B: 0.05 (Retained Earnings 2.36b / Total Assets 47.84b)
C: 0.05 (EBIT TTM 2.22b / Avg Total Assets 46.16b)
D: 0.06 (Book Value of Equity 2.34b / Total Liabilities 36.39b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 0.67 = B
Beneish M -3.14
DSRI: 0.90 (Receivables 1.28b/1.35b, Revenue 9.41b/8.94b)
GMI: 0.99 (GM 41.30% / 40.88%)
AQI: 0.95 (AQ_t 0.15 / AQ_t-1 0.16)
SGI: 1.05 (Revenue 9.41b / 8.94b)
TATA: -0.03 (NI 1.07b - CFO 2.36b) / TA 47.84b)
Beneish M-Score: -3.14 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of CNP shares? As of May 21, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 42.24 with a total of 5,333,124 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.19%, over one month by -1.08%, over three months by -1.77% and over the past year by +14.67%.
Is CNP a buy, sell or hold? CenterPoint Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.88. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CNP.
  • StrongBuy: 7
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 9
  • Sell: 0
  • StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the CNP price?
Analysts Target Price 46.1 9.2%
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 21 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 26.0736
P/E Forward = 21.8818
P/S = 2.9539
P/B = 2.3838
P/EG = 2.4226
Revenue TTM = 9.41b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.22b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.81b USD
Long Term Debt = 22.48b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.21b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 24.68b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 24.04b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 51.29b USD (27.80b + Debt 24.68b - CCE 1.19b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.35 (Ebit TTM 2.22b / Interest Expense TTM 944.0m)
EV/FCF = -19.20x (Enterprise Value 51.29b / FCF TTM -2.67b)
FCF Yield = -5.21% (FCF TTM -2.67b / Enterprise Value 51.29b)
FCF Margin = -28.39% (FCF TTM -2.67b / Revenue TTM 9.41b)
Net Margin = 11.38% (Net Income TTM 1.07b / Revenue TTM 9.41b)
Gross Margin = 41.30% ((Revenue TTM 9.41b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.53b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 67.36% (prev 27.58%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.07 (Enterprise Value 51.29b / Total Assets 47.84b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.13% (Interest Expense 279.0m / Debt 24.68b)
Taxrate = 22.74% (93.0m / 409.0m)
NOPAT = 1.71b (EBIT 2.22b * (1 - 22.74%))
Current Ratio = 1.16 (Total Current Assets 6.19b / Total Current Liabilities 5.31b)
Debt / Equity = 2.16 (Debt 24.68b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 11.45b)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.32 (Net Debt 24.04b / EBITDA 3.81b)
 Debt / FCF = -9.00 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 24.04b / FCF TTM -2.67b)
 Total Stockholder Equity = 11.16b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 2.32% (Net Income 1.07b / Total Assets 47.84b)
RoE = 9.59% (Net Income TTM 1.07b / Total Stockholder Equity 11.16b)
RoCE = 6.59% (EBIT 2.22b / Capital Employed (Equity 11.16b + L.T.Debt 22.48b))
RoIC = 5.03% (NOPAT 1.71b / Invested Capital 34.06b)
WACC = 3.69% (E(27.80b)/V(52.49b) * Re(6.19%) + D(24.68b)/V(52.49b) * Rd(1.13%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Discount Rate = 6.19% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 98.88 | Cagr: 1.93%
 [DCF] Fair Price = unknown (Cash Flow -2.67b)
 EPS Correlation: 88.94 | EPS CAGR: 8.06% | SUE: 0.14 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 34.64 | Revenue CAGR: 1.43% | SUE: 0.13 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.37 | Chg30d=-3.31% | Revisions=-9% | Analysts=10
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.49 | Chg30d=+4.79% | Revisions=+45% | Analysts=10
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.91 | Chg30d=+0.02% | Revisions=+33% | GrowthEPS=+8.4% | GrowthRev=+6.5%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.08 | Chg30d=+0.09% | Revisions=+20% | GrowthEPS=+9.1% | GrowthRev=+5.0%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +45%