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

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 59/100 based on Quality (48/100), Value (29/100), and Momentum (67/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. CenterPoint Energy is a regulated utility with high capital intensity and low value metrics. While it has stable cash flows, it lacks the asset-light compounding profile and asymmetric growth potential required for our fund.

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$42.39
Market Cap$27.6B
P/E (TTM)25.67
P/E (Forward)20.10
Price/Book2.39
Return on Equity9.6%
Return on Invested Capital5.3%
Debt/Equity215.59
Gross Margin45.9%
Operating Margin22.0%
Revenue Growth1.9%
Dividend Yield2.2%
Free Cash Flow$-4.9B

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 59/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (48), Value (29), and Momentum (67) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CenterPoint Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a Quality factor score of 48/100. 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 Hold, based on a StockRank of 59/100. 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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