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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 (Earnings per Share) of CNP over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.34, "2020-12-31": 0.29, "2021-03-31": 0.59, "2021-06-30": 0.36, "2021-09-30": 0.33, "2021-12-31": 0.36, "2022-03-31": 0.47, "2022-06-30": 0.31, "2022-09-30": 0.32, "2022-12-31": 0.28, "2023-03-31": 0.5, "2023-06-30": 0.28, "2023-09-30": 0.4, "2023-12-31": 0.32, "2024-03-31": 0.55, "2024-06-30": 0.36, "2024-09-30": 0.31, "2024-12-31": 0.4, "2025-03-31": 0.53, "2025-06-30": 0.29,
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -3.52%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): 19.5%

CNP Revenue

Revenue of CNP over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 1622, 2020-12-31: 2054, 2021-03-31: 2547, 2021-06-30: 1742, 2021-09-30: 1749, 2021-12-31: 2314, 2022-03-31: 2763, 2022-06-30: 1944, 2022-09-30: 1903, 2022-12-31: 2711, 2023-03-31: 2779, 2023-06-30: 1875, 2023-09-30: 1860, 2023-12-31: 2182, 2024-03-31: 2620, 2024-06-30: 1905, 2024-09-30: 1856, 2024-12-31: 2262, 2025-03-31: 2920, 2025-06-30: 1944,
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 0.78%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): -2.4%

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 24,509m
Sub-Industry Multi-Utilities
IPO / Inception 1970-01-02

CNP Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 75.1%
Fundamental 37.6%
Dividend Rating 59.4%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 15.8%
Analyst Rating 3.53 of 5

CNP Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.38%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.24%
Annual Growth 5y 1.82%
Payout Consistency 94.9%
Payout Ratio 56.9%

CNP Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 60.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 93.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 83%
CAGR 5y 9.31%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.48
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 1.66
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.21
Alpha 0.00
Beta 0.957
Volatility 18.08%
Current Volume 4597.4k
Average Volume 20d 4496.9k
Stop Loss 36.9 (-3.1%)
Signal 0.42

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.0

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 0.05 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.00b > Net Income 936.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (21.52b) to EBITDA (3.43b) ratio: 6.28 <= 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 44.00% (prev 46.06%; Δ -2.06pp) >=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 2.36 (EBITDA TTM 3.43b / Interest Expense TTM 850.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.41

(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
(C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 2.01b / Avg Total Assets 42.54b
(D) 0.06 = Book Value of Equity 1.91b / Total Liabilities 33.08b
Total Rating: 0.41 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 37.56

1. Piotroski 3.0pt = -2.0
2. FCF Yield -5.16% = -2.58
3. FCF Margin -26.43% = -7.50
4. Debt/Equity 1.96 = 0.83
5. Debt/Ebitda 6.30 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= -0.17)% = -0.21
7. RoE 8.67% = 0.72
8. Rev. Trend -2.36% = -0.18
9. EPS Trend 19.47% = 0.97

What is the price of CNP shares?

As of September 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 38.07 with a total of 4,597,373 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.44%, over one month by +1.48%, over three months by +7.67% and over the past year by +38.36%.

Is CenterPoint Energy a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 37.56 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 40.45 USD . This means that CNP is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 6.25%.

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/targets for the CNP price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 40.4 6%
Analysts Target Price 40.4 6%
ValueRay Target Price 43.9 15.2%

Last update: 2025-09-10 04:34

CNP Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 24.51b (24.51b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 93.0m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 26.2517
P/E Forward = 19.8807
P/S = 2.7286
P/B = 2.2242
P/EG = 2.2752
Beta = 0.564
Revenue TTM = 8.98b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.01b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.43b 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 = 46.03b USD (24.51b + Debt 21.62b - CCE 93.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.36 (Ebit TTM 2.01b / Interest Expense TTM 850.0m)
FCF Yield = -5.16% (FCF TTM -2.37b / Enterprise Value 46.03b)
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 = 44.00% ((Revenue TTM 8.98b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.03b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 24.08 (Enterprise Value 46.03b / Book Value Of Equity 1.91b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.90% (Interest Expense 195.0m / Debt 21.62b)
Taxrate = 16.06% (195.0m / 1.21b)
NOPAT = 1.68b (EBIT 2.01b * (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 = 6.30 (Net Debt 21.52b / EBITDA 3.43b)
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 = 6.40% (Ebit 2.01b / (Equity 10.79b + L.T.Debt 20.56b))
RoIC = 5.27% (NOPAT 1.68b / Invested Capital 31.95b)
WACC = 5.43% (E(24.51b)/V(46.13b) * Re(9.56%)) + (D(21.62b)/V(46.13b) * Rd(0.90%) * (1-Tc(0.16)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 78.79 | Cagr: 0.30%
Discount Rate = 9.56% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -2.37b)
EPS Correlation: 19.47 | EPS CAGR: -3.52% | SUE: -3.54 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -2.36 | Revenue CAGR: 0.78% | SUE: -0.42 | # QB: 0

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