CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) — Stock Score Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 49/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (54/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. CMS Energy is a regulated utility. While stable, it is highly capital-intensive and lacks the asymmetric growth profile or high ROIC required by our investment lenses.

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$72.63
Market Cap$22.6B
P/E (TTM)19.44
P/E (Forward)16.86
Price/Book2.35
Return on Equity10.4%
Return on Invested Capital5.6%
Debt/Equity189.84
Gross Margin40.5%
Operating Margin19.8%
Revenue Growth11.6%
Dividend Yield3.2%
Free Cash Flow$-2.2B

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 49/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (38), and Momentum (54) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CMS Energy Corporation have an economic moat?
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. 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).
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