CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CNP - US15189T1079 - Common Stock
39.315 USD
+0.32 (+0.83%)
Taking everything into account, CNP scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CNP was compared to 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While CNP is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. CNP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CNP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CNP had a positive cash flow from operations.
CNP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CNP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CNP has a Return On Assets of 2.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNP underperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CNP (9.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CNP has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.34%) than 80.77% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CNP is in line with the industry average of 3.89%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.06%) for CNP is below the current ROIC(4.34%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 9.39% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% |
ROA(3y)2.38%
ROA(5y)1.6%
ROE(3y)9.52%
ROE(5y)6.39%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.84%
1.3 Margins
CNP's Profit Margin of 11.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNP outperforms 42.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNP has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.50%, CNP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNP has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.37% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y12.16%
OM growth 5Y10.21%
PM growth 3Y-10.88%
PM growth 5Y5.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CNP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
CNP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CNP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.79, we must say that CNP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.79, CNP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that CNP has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CNP (1.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC6.45%
2.3 Liquidity
CNP has a Current Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CNP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CNP has a worse Current ratio (0.51) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
CNP has a Quick Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that CNP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.38, CNP is doing worse than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CNP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.69%, which is quite good.
CNP shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.98% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.43% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.70% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.69%
EPS 3Y-0.41%
EPS 5Y-1.98%
EPS Q2Q%61.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y1.15%
Revenue growth 5Y2.7%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CNP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.75% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CNP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.44% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3Y9.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y5.44%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.86, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNP is valued more expensive than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
CNP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.67.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.42, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CNP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNP is valued more expensive than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNP to the average of the S&P500 Index (31.86), we can say CNP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CNP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CNP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3Y9.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CNP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%.
With a Dividend Yield of 2.26, CNP pays less dividend than the industry average, which is at 4.24. 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry pay a better dividend than CNP!
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CNP has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CNP decreases each year by -10.10%.
CNP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CNP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.1%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
54.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CNP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP54.92%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3Y9.18%
NYSE:CNP (11/7/2025, 10:13:03 AM)
39.315
+0.32 (+0.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.94%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change2.66%
Market Cap25.67B
Revenue(TTM)9.11B
Net Income(TTM)1.04B
Analysts73
Price Target43.4 (10.39%)
Short Float %5.2%
Short Ratio6.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.1%
DP54.92%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.7%
Max EPS beat(2)12.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.7%
Max EPS beat(4)12.65%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.89%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.53%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)4.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.32%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.91%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.67%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.91%
PT rev (1m)5.68%
PT rev (3m)9.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.42 | ||
| P/S | 2.82 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.87 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | 3.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.72
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)1.93
Fwd EY4.9%
FCF(TTM)-4.84
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY10.13%
SpS13.96
BVpS16.9
TBVpS10.86
PEG (NY)2.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.58
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.3% | ||
| ROE | 9.39% | ||
| ROCE | 5.22% | ||
| ROIC | 4.34% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.9% | ||
| OM | 22.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.37% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.38%
ROA(5y)1.6%
ROE(3y)9.52%
ROE(5y)6.39%
ROIC(3y)4.06%
ROIC(5y)3.84%
ROICexc(3y)4.13%
ROICexc(5y)3.94%
ROICexgc(3y)4.67%
ROICexgc(5y)4.54%
ROCE(3y)4.87%
ROCE(5y)4.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.4%
OM growth 3Y12.16%
OM growth 5Y10.21%
PM growth 3Y-10.88%
PM growth 5Y5.76%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 388.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 63.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.79 |
F-Score7
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)323.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)285.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)50.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)44.62%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.69%
EPS 3Y-0.41%
EPS 5Y-1.98%
EPS Q2Q%61.29%
EPS Next Y9.85%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3Y9.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y1.15%
Revenue growth 5Y2.7%
Sales Q2Q%7.11%
Revenue Next Year1.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.03%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y5.44%
EBIT growth 1Y12.2%
EBIT growth 3Y13.45%
EBIT growth 5Y13.19%
EBIT Next Year87.54%
EBIT Next 3Y31.11%
EBIT Next 5Y24.75%
FCF growth 1Y-184.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-26.81%
OCF growth 3Y359.83%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC / CNP FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CNP.
What is the valuation status of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC?
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the valuation of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) is 22.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.33.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) is expected to grow by 9.85% in the next year.