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(CNP) CenterPoint Energy - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US15189T1079

Electricity, Natural Gas, Transmission, Distribution, Energy

CNP EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -2.13%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 24.2%
EPS Growth Momentum (3Y): -55.4%

CNP Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 0.71%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): -2.4%
Revenue Growth Momentum (3Y): 68.9%

Description: CNP CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy Inc (NYSE:CNP) is a multi-utility holding company operating in the United States, primarily in the electric and natural gas sectors. The companys Electric segment provides transmission and distribution services, while the Natural Gas segment engages in intrastate natural gas sales, transportation, and distribution to various customers across several states.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) for CenterPoint Energy include the number of metered customers, which stood at approximately 2.82 million as of December 31, 2024. The company also owns 352 substations with a transformer capacity of 80,659 megavolt amperes, indicating significant infrastructure investment. Additionally, the companys natural gas operations are supported by around 219 miles of intrastate pipeline in Louisiana and Texas.

From a financial perspective, CenterPoint Energys market capitalization is substantial, standing at around $23.59 billion USD. The companys return on equity (RoE) is 9.09%, indicating a moderate level of profitability. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 24.42, with a forward P/E of 20.66, suggesting that the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings growth prospects.

To further evaluate CenterPoint Energys performance, other relevant KPIs could include revenue growth, earnings per share (EPS) growth, dividend yield, and debt-to-equity ratio. These metrics can provide insights into the companys ability to generate returns for shareholders, its financial leverage, and its overall financial health.

CNP Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	25,338m
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Utilities - Regulated Electric
GiC Sub-Industry	Multi-Utilities
IPO / Inception	1970-01-02

CNP Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	82.9
Fundamental	41.2%
Dividend Rating	64.0
Rel. Strength	25.5
Analysts	3.53 of 5
Fair Price Momentum	44.33 USD
Fair Price DCF	-

CNP Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	3.00%
Yield on Cost 5y	5.82%
Annual Growth 5y	1.82%
Payout Consistency	94.9%
Payout Ratio	56.9%

CNP Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	22.5%
Growth Correlation 12m	94.9%
Growth Correlation 5y	83%
CAGR 5y	16.10%
CAGR/Max DD 5y	0.71
Sharpe Ratio 12m	2.02
Alpha	42.07
Beta	0.318
Volatility	19.75%
Current Volume	3475.6k
Average Volume 20d	5302.1k
Stop Loss	37.6 (-3.2%)

What is the price of CNP shares?
As of August 10, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 38.83 with a total of 3,475,615 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.05%, over one month by +8.46%, over three months by +2.94% and over the past year by +51.79%.

Is CenterPoint Energy a good stock to buy?
No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) is currently (August 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 41.20 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CNP is around 44.33 USD . This means that CNP is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +14.16% (Margin of Safety).

Is CNP a buy, sell or hold?
CenterPoint Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.53. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CNP.

Strong Buy: 5
Buy: 1
Hold: 12
Sell: 1
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts for CNP share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, CNP CenterPoint Energy will be worth about 47.9 in August 2026. The stock is currently trading at 38.83. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +23.28%.

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	40.1	3.2%
Analysts Target Price	38.4	-1.2%
ValueRay Target Price	47.9	23.3%

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 4.0

Net Income (936.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 538.9m TTM)

FCFTA -0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -4.10pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue -8.52% (prev 7.82%; Δ -16.34pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.04 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.69b > Net Income 936.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (21.52b) to EBITDA (3.08b) ratio: 7.00 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 0.79 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (654.0m) change vs 12m ago 1.87% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 55.30% (prev 46.06%; Δ 9.24pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 21.12% (prev 20.91%; Δ 0.21pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 1.95 (EBITDA TTM 3.08b / Interest Expense TTM 846.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.35

(A) -0.02 = (Total Current Assets 2.93b - Total Current Liabilities 3.69b) / Total Assets 44.10b

(B) 0.04 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.92b / Total Assets 44.10b

(D) 0.06 = Book Value of Equity 1.91b / Total Liabilities 33.08b

Total Rating: 0.35 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay Score 41.20

1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0

2. FCF Yield -5.07% = -2.53

3. FCF Margin -26.43% = -5.0

4. Debt/Equity 1.96 = 0.84

5. Debt/Ebitda 7.03 = -2.50

6. ROIC - WACC 0.12% = 0.12

7. RoE 8.67% = 1.45

8. Rev. Trend -2.36% = -5.0

9. Rev. CAGR 0.71% = 0.09

10. EPS Trend 24.20% = 5.0

11. EPS CAGR -2.13% = -0.27

CNP Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 25.34b (25.34b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 93.0m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 27.1399
P/E Forward = 22.1729
P/S = 2.8209
P/B = 2.2995
P/EG = 2.5403
Beta = 0.562
Revenue TTM = 8.98b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.65b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.08b USD
Long Term Debt = 20.56b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.05b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 21.62b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.05b + Long Term 20.56b)
Net Debt = 21.52b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 46.86b USD (25.34b + Debt 21.62b - CCE 93.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.95 (Ebit TTM 1.65b / Interest Expense TTM 846.0m)
FCF Yield = -5.07% (FCF TTM -2.37b / Enterprise Value 46.86b)
FCF Margin = -26.43% (FCF TTM -2.37b / Revenue TTM 8.98b)
Net Margin = 10.42% (Net Income TTM 936.0m / Revenue TTM 8.98b)
Gross Margin = 55.30% ((Revenue TTM 8.98b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.01b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 24.51 (Enterprise Value 46.86b / Book Value Of Equity 1.91b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.88% (Interest Expense 191.0m / Debt 21.62b)
Taxrate = 16.06% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 195.0m / 1.21b)
NOPAT = 1.39b (EBIT 1.65b * (1 - 16.06%))
Current Ratio = 0.79 (Total Current Assets 2.93b / Total Current Liabilities 3.69b)
Debt / Equity = 1.96 (Debt 21.62b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 11.02b)
Debt / EBITDA = 7.03 (Net Debt 21.52b / EBITDA 3.08b)
Debt / FCF = -9.11 (Debt 21.62b / FCF TTM -2.37b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 10.79b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 2.12% (Net Income 936.0m, Total Assets 44.10b )
RoE = 8.67% (Net Income TTM 936.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 10.79b)
RoCE = 5.27% (Ebit 1.65b / (Equity 10.79b + L.T.Debt 20.56b))
RoIC = 4.34% (NOPAT 1.39b / Invested Capital 31.95b)
WACC = 4.22% (E(25.34b)/V(46.96b) * Re(7.19%)) + (D(21.62b)/V(46.96b) * Rd(0.88%) * (1-Tc(0.16)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 1.44%
Discount Rate = 7.19% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[93m Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -2.37b)
[39m Revenue Correlation: -2.36 | Revenue CAGR: 0.71%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 68.90%
EPS Correlation: 24.20 | EPS CAGR: -2.13%
EPS Growth Correlation: -55.44%

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