CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CNP • US15189T1079

43.305 USD
-0.04 (-0.08%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 02:20 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CNP. 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. While showing a medium growth rate, CNP is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CNP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CNP has been profitable.
  • CNP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CNP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B

1.2 Ratios

  • CNP has a worse Return On Assets (2.26%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • CNP has a Return On Equity (9.43%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CNP has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNP outperforms 84.62% 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 3.76%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.35%) for CNP is above the 3 year average (4.22%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.26%
ROE 9.43%
ROIC 4.35%
ROA(3y)2.26%
ROA(5y)2.62%
ROE(3y)9.32%
ROE(5y)10.55%
ROIC(3y)4.22%
ROIC(5y)3.99%
CNP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • CNP has a Profit Margin (11.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNP has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.55%, CNP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.55%
PM (TTM) 11.24%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y10.31%
OM growth 5Y6.45%
PM growth 3Y1.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
CNP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CNP is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CNP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CNP has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CNP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CNP Yearly Shares OutstandingCNP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
CNP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • CNP has an Altman-Z score of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that CNP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CNP has a Altman-Z score (0.88) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.89. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.89, CNP is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.88
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC6.49%
CNP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CNP has a Current Ratio of 0.91. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 0.91, CNP is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNP has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. 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 Quick ratio of 0.79. This is in the better half of the industry: CNP outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.79
CNP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CNP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.26%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.50% on average over the past years.
  • CNP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.26%.
  • CNP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.26%
EPS 3Y8.65%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.26%
Revenue growth 3Y0.13%
Revenue growth 5Y4.75%
Sales Q2Q%10.74%

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 8.70% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.64% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.89%
EPS Next 2Y9.03%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
EPS Next 5Y8.7%
Revenue Next Year6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y5.51%
Revenue Next 3Y7.66%
Revenue Next 5Y7.64%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CNP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CNP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CNP.
  • 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CNP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.13. CNP is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.47, the valuation of CNP can be described as rather expensive.
  • CNP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. CNP is more expensive than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.11, CNP is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.47
Fwd PE 22.47
CNP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.66
CNP Per share dataCNP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CNP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CNP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)6.98
EPS Next 2Y9.03%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CNP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, CNP's dividend is way lower than its industry peers. On top of this 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 1.82, CNP has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CNP decreases each year by -2.62%.
  • 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)-2.62%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
CNP Yearly Dividends per shareCNP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 54.56% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CNP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP54.56%
EPS Next 2Y9.03%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
CNP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B -2B -3B
CNP Dividend Payout.CNP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC

NYSE:CNP (3/3/2026, 2:20:03 PM)

43.305

-0.04 (-0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners101.31%
Inst Owner Change-1.28%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner Change6.28%
Market Cap28.27B
Revenue(TTM)9.36B
Net Income(TTM)1.05B
Analysts73.64
Price Target44.72 (3.27%)
Short Float %5.34%
Short Ratio6.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.62%
DP54.56%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-19
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.06%
Max EPS beat(2)12.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.7%
Max EPS beat(4)12.65%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)1.81%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.63%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.69%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.21%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.77%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.76%
PT rev (1m)3.66%
PT rev (3m)2.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.47
Fwd PE 22.47
P/S 3.02
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 11.37
P/B 2.53
P/tB 3.72
EV/EBITDA 13.66
EPS(TTM)1.77
EY4.09%
EPS(NY)1.93
Fwd EY4.45%
FCF(TTM)-4.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.81
OCFY8.79%
SpS14.33
BVpS17.08
TBVpS11.65
PEG (NY)2.75
PEG (5Y)6.98
Graham Number26.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.26%
ROE 9.43%
ROCE 5.24%
ROIC 4.35%
ROICexc 4.41%
ROICexgc 4.84%
OM 22.55%
PM (TTM) 11.24%
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.26%
ROA(5y)2.62%
ROE(3y)9.32%
ROE(5y)10.55%
ROIC(3y)4.22%
ROIC(5y)3.99%
ROICexc(3y)4.28%
ROICexc(5y)4.08%
ROICexgc(3y)4.77%
ROICexgc(5y)4.61%
ROCE(3y)5.05%
ROCE(5y)4.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.45%
OM growth 3Y10.31%
OM growth 5Y6.45%
PM growth 3Y1.3%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.89
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.79
Cap/Depr 341.63%
Cap/Sales 55.86%
Interest Coverage 2.15
Cash Conversion 68.3%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 0.88
F-Score5
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)323.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)310.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)52.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)48.8%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.26%
EPS 3Y8.65%
EPS 5Y3.5%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y8.89%
EPS Next 2Y9.03%
EPS Next 3Y8.94%
EPS Next 5Y8.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.26%
Revenue growth 3Y0.13%
Revenue growth 5Y4.75%
Sales Q2Q%10.74%
Revenue Next Year6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y5.51%
Revenue Next 3Y7.66%
Revenue Next 5Y7.64%
EBIT growth 1Y6.03%
EBIT growth 3Y10.45%
EBIT growth 5Y11.51%
EBIT Next Year93.88%
EBIT Next 3Y33.8%
EBIT Next 5Y24.28%
FCF growth 1Y-15.46%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.22%
OCF growth 3Y11.16%
OCF growth 5Y4.5%

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC / CNP FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CNP.


What is the valuation status for 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.


How financially healthy is CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC?

The financial health rating of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CNP stock?

The dividend rating of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 54.56%.