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CMS Energy Corporation · Utilities · United States · $23.1B · Avg Vol: $247M/d

28
StockRank
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Q
39
V
36
M
42
P/E (TTM)
20.8x
ROE
9.2%
D/E
1.9x
Dividend %
3.1%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CMS Energy Corporation is a Michigan-based energy company, serving as the parent of Consumers Energy, which provides electricity and natural gas to millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its robust competitive moat stems from its status as a regulated utility with a natural monopoly in its service territory, ensuring stable, predictable revenue streams. CMS Energy is strategically investing in grid modernization and renewable energy, aligning with long-term sustainability goals while delivering essential services.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue8.6B7.5B7.5B8.5B-0.2%8.8B8.9B9.4B4.9%
EPS2.842.983.323.466.8%3.323.713.997.3%
Shares291.3M294.4M298.8M306.4M+5.2%313.6M
Debt14.3B15.6B16.6B18.9B9.7%19.3B
Equity7.0B7.5B8.2B9.1B9.2%
Op CF855.0M2.3B2.4B2.2B37.8%2.1B
Inv CF-2.5B-3.4B-3.1B-4.0B
Fin CF1.3B1.1B614.0M2.2B
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PRICE (1Y)-11.4%
69.0671.2873.4975.7177.93Jun 29Jul 21Aug 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$69.06
RSI (14)
32.6
52W High
$79.10
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
39
ROIC
5.6%44.9
ROE
9.2%58.9
GP/Assets
8.9%48.5
Op. Margin
17.2%53.7
FCF/Assets
-4.0%17.4
Piotroski
531.3
Int. Cover
2.6x33.4
D/E Ratio
1.86x19.2
Current Ratio
0.94x43.6
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
20.8x43.0
EV/EBITDA
13.8x34.9
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
2.3x28.7
P/S
2.5x40.0
Div Yield
3.1%48.2
Momentum
42
52W High %
87%64.8
RS 6M
-15%33.4
SMA 50/200
1.01x53.9
EPS Rev 4W
-0.4%14.8
EPS Rev 12W
-0.4%46.5
EPS Improve
+25%54.6
Q Growth
-40%12.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$23.1B
P/E (Forward)
16.6x
Gross Margin
40.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CMS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CMSCMS Energy Corporation(you)$23.1B28SELL
LNTAlliant Energy Corporation$19.4B31SELL
CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.$29.1B40HOLD
WECWEC Energy Group, Inc.$37.7B35HOLD
PEGPublic Service Enterprise Group Incorporated$39.8B35SELL
DTEDTE Energy Company$31.1B40HOLD
PPLPPL Corporation$27.3B44HOLD
AEEAmeren Corporation$31.5B43HOLD
PNWPinnacle West Capital Corporation$12.9B39HOLD
EVRGEvergy, Inc.$20.1B50HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 20.8x · Gross margin 44.6%

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS): Stock Score Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 28/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

CMS Energy Corporation is a Michigan-based energy company, serving as the parent of Consumers Energy, which provides electricity and natural gas to millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its robust competitive moat stems from its status as a regulated utility with a natural monopoly in its service territory, ensuring stable, predictable revenue streams. CMS Energy is strategically investing in grid modernization and renewable energy, aligning with long-term sustainability goals while delivering essential services.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$69.06
Market Cap$23.1B
P/E (TTM)20.80
P/E (Forward)16.62
Price/Book2.27
Return on Equity9.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.6%
Debt/Equity1.86x
Gross Margin40.3%
Operating Margin17.2%
Revenue Growth-0.5%
Dividend Yield3.1%
Free Cash Flow$-1.6B

CMS Energy Corporation operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMS Energy Corporation’s (CMS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) is 28/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (36), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does CMS Energy Corporation have an economic moat?
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CMS Energy Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 28/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CMS Energy Corporation in?
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (United States).