CMS

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CMS Energy Corporation · Utilities · United States · $19.8B · Avg Vol: $207M/d

Sinker: Weak, expensive and falling. Nothing here to keep it afloat.

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Quality
39
Value
36
Momentum
36
P/E (TTM)
19.7x
peers 20.3x
ROE
9.2%
peers 9.4%
D/E
1.9x
peers 1.4x
Dividend %
3.4%
trailing yield

ABOUT CMS ENERGY CORPORATION

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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%8.8B9.0B9.4B4.8%
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)-11.0%
62.7764.9367.0969.2471.4013 Aug3 Sep24 Sep
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$62.77
RSI (14)
8.7
52-Week Range-20.6% from high
Low $62.76High $79.10

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
39
ROIC
5.6%42.4
ROE
9.2%58.6
GP/Assets
8.9%49.1
Op. Margin
17.2%55.0
FCF/Assets
-4.0%18.3
Piotroski
533.2
Int. Cover
2.6x35.0
D/E Ratio
1.86x18.5
Current Ratio
0.94x38.8
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
19.7x41.4
EV/EBITDA
13.4x36.5
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
2.1x28.5
P/S
2.3x40.1
Div Yield
3.4%53.9
Momentum
36
52W High %
79%50.7
RS 6M
-33%16.9
SMA 50/200
0.96x39.5
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%42.1
EPS Rev 12W
-0.4%36.1
EPS Improve
+25%50.1
Q Growth
-40%16.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$19.8B
P/E (Forward)
15.7x
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)$19.8B25Sell
LNTAlliant Energy Corporation$16.5B27Sell
CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.$24.5B31Sell
DTEDTE Energy Company$25.6B32Sell
PNWPinnacle West Capital Corporation$11.2B30Sell
PEGPublic Service Enterprise Group Incorporated$33.5B32Sell
WECWEC Energy Group, Inc.$33.0B32Sell
EVRGEvergy, Inc.$18.1B41Hold
PPLPPL Corporation$24.3B39Hold
AEEAmeren Corporation$27.6B38Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 20.3x · Gross margin 44.9%

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CMS Energy Corporation (CMS): Stock Score Summary

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 25/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (36/100) 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$62.77
Market Cap$19.8B
P/E (TTM)19.68
P/E (Forward)15.72
Price/Book2.15
Return on Equity9.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.6%
Debt/Equity1.86x
Gross Margin40.3%
Operating Margin17.2%
Revenue Growth-0.5%
Dividend Yield3.4%
Free Cash Flow$-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 25/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (36), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 25/100. 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).