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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. · Utilities · United States · $29.1B · Avg Vol: $273M/d

40
StockRank
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Q
43
V
31
M
58
P/E (TTM)
23.8x
ROE
9.8%
D/E
2.1x
Dividend %
2.2%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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)-10.6%
40.0341.2242.4143.6044.79Jun 29Jul 21Aug 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$40.03
RSI (14)
29.7
52W High
$45.26
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
43
ROIC
5.3%42.4
ROE
9.8%65.0
GP/Assets
9.7%58.0
Op. Margin
24.5%73.9
FCF/Assets
-5.1%13.3
Piotroski
531.3
Int. Cover
2.4x29.5
D/E Ratio
2.10x14.1
Current Ratio
1.12x59.6
Value
31
P/E (TTM)
23.8x29.1
EV/EBITDA
13.2x39.2
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
2.2x29.6
P/S
2.7x35.9
Div Yield
2.2%26.3
Momentum
58
52W High %
88%68.8
RS 6M
-11%40.3
SMA 50/200
1.04x71.8
EPS Rev 4W
+0.2%44.4
EPS Rev 12W
+0.3%77.9
EPS Improve
+24%52.8
Q Growth
23%64.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$29.1B
P/E (Forward)
19.2x
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)$29.1B40HOLD
DTEDTE Energy Company$31.1B40HOLD
AEEAmeren Corporation$31.5B43HOLD
PPLPPL Corporation$27.3B44HOLD
WECWEC Energy Group, Inc.$37.7B35HOLD
PEGPublic Service Enterprise Group Incorporated$39.8B35SELL
XELXcel Energy Inc.$51.0B38HOLD
ETREntergy Corporation$54.1B41HOLD
FEFirstEnergy Corp.$28.9B54HOLD
CMSCMS Energy Corporation$23.1B28SELL

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 20.8x · Gross margin 44.1%

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

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 40/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (58/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

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$40.03
Market Cap$29.1B
P/E (TTM)23.83
P/E (Forward)19.16
Price/Book2.25
Return on Equity9.8%
Return on Invested Capital5.3%
Debt/Equity2.10x
Gross Margin47.0%
Operating Margin24.5%
Revenue Growth10.7%
Dividend Yield2.2%
Free Cash Flow$-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 40/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (31), and Momentum (58) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does CenterPoint Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. 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 40/100. 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).