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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. · Utilities · United States · $24.5B · Avg Vol: $223M/d

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

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Quality
41
Value
32
Momentum
46
P/E (TTM)
22.8x
peers 20.0x
ROE
9.8%
peers 9.3%
D/E
2.1x
peers 1.4x
Dividend %
2.3%
trailing yield
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ABOUT CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.

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CenterPoint Energy is a regulated electric and natural gas utility primarily engaged in the transmission and distribution of these essential services across six U.S. states. Operating as a natural monopoly with high barriers to entry, the company benefits from stable, predictable cash flows generated through its regulated asset base. Its critical role in delivering energy ensures consistent demand for its services within the utilities sector.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue9.3B8.7B8.6B9.4B0.1%9.6B9.9B10.4B5.2%
EPS1.601.371.581.610.2%1.681.751.918.9%
Shares629.5M631.2M651.7M652.9M+3.7%658.7M———
Debt16.9B18.6B21.0B23.0B10.9%24.6B———
Equity10.0B9.7B10.7B11.2B3.5%————
Op CF1.8B3.9B2.1B2.5B11.2%2.6B———
Inv CF-1.6B-4.2B-4.5B-4.0B—————
Fin CF-345.0M374.0M2.3B1.5B—————
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PRICE (1Y)-9.0%
36.8237.8238.8339.8340.8313 Aug3 Sep24 Sep
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$36.82
RSI (14)
19.7
52-Week Range-18.2% from high
Low $36.60High $44.99

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
41
ROIC
5.3%39.7
ROE
9.8%63.5
GP/Assets
9.7%56.0
Op. Margin
24.5%71.8
FCF/Assets
-5.1%13.8
Piotroski
533.2
Int. Cover
2.4x31.3
D/E Ratio
2.10x13.6
Current Ratio
1.12x52.8
Value
32
P/E (TTM)
22.8x30.8
EV/EBITDA
12.8x41.2
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
2.1x28.4
P/S
2.6x35.8
Div Yield
2.3%29.3
Momentum
46
52W High %
82%57.8
RS 6M
-29%23.5
SMA 50/200
0.98x49.8
EPS Rev 4W
-0.1%36.4
EPS Rev 12W
+0.3%54.2
EPS Improve
+24%49.1
Q Growth
23%62.3

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$24.5B
P/E (Forward)
18.3x
Gross Margin
47.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.(you)$24.5B31Sell
DTEDTE Energy Company$25.6B32Sell
PEGPublic Service Enterprise Group Incorporated$33.5B32Sell
WECWEC Energy Group, Inc.$33.0B32Sell
PPLPPL Corporation$24.3B39Hold
AEEAmeren Corporation$27.6B38Hold
CMSCMS Energy Corporation$19.8B25Sell
LNTAlliant Energy Corporation$16.5B27Sell
FEFirstEnergy Corp.$25.3B44Hold
XELXcel Energy Inc.$44.1B33Sell

Peer medians: ROE 9.3% · P/E 20.0x · Gross margin 44.6%

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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP): Stock Score Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 31/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (46/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

CenterPoint Energy is a regulated electric and natural gas utility primarily engaged in the transmission and distribution of these essential services across six U.S. states. Operating as a natural monopoly with high barriers to entry, the company benefits from stable, predictable cash flows generated through its regulated asset base. Its critical role in delivering energy ensures consistent demand for its services within the utilities sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$36.82
Market Cap$24.5B
P/E (TTM)22.75
P/E (Forward)18.31
Price/Book2.15
Return on Equity9.8%
Return on Invested Capital5.3%
Debt/Equity2.10x
Gross Margin47.0%
Operating Margin24.5%
Revenue Growth10.7%
Dividend Yield2.3%
Free Cash Flow$-2.4B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s (CNP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) is 31/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (32), and Momentum (46) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does CenterPoint Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. 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 CenterPoint Energy, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 31/100. 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 CenterPoint Energy, Inc. in?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (United States).
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