CNP - Centerpoint Energy Inc Stock Analysis
Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, part of the broader Utilities sector. The company has a market capitalization of 25.94B, generates annual revenue of 9.11B, and reports net income of 1.04B. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 39.74 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company is highly leveraged, which may pose risks during economic downturns or periods of rising interest rates. The stock offers a moderate dividend yield (2.22%), which may appeal to income-focused investors. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.64), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 101.18%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of 30.55%, trading within a 52-week range of 29.96 - 40.50.
CNP - Centerpoint Energy Inc
39.74
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.64
CNP – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 6
- Hold: 12
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 22
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 25.09 | EPS (ttm): | 1.58 | Insider Own: | 0.50% | Shs Outstand: | 652.87M | Perf Week: | 0.84% |
| Market Cap: | 25.94B | Forward P/E: | 20.79 | EPS next Y: | 1.91 | Insider Trans: | -0.19% | Shs Float: | 649.58M | Perf Month: | 0.18% |
| Income(ttm): | 1.04B | PEG: | 2.85 | EPS next Q: | 0.46 | Inst Own: | 101.18% | Short Float: | 5.24% | Perf Quarter: | 5.33% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 9.11B | P/S: | 2.85 | EPS this Y: | 8.78% | Inst Trans: | 0.57% | Short Ratio: | 6.86 | Perf Half Y: | 5.92% |
| Book/sh: | 16.90 | P/B: | 2.35 | EPS next Y: | 8.45% | ROA: | 2.36% | Short Interest: | 34.07M | Perf Year: | 30.55% |
| Cash/sh: | 0.99 | P/C: | 40.16 | EPS next 5Y: | 8.79% | ROE: | 9.61% | 52W Range: | 29.96 - 40.50 | Perf YTD: | 25.24% |
| Dividend Est.: | 0.88 (2.22%) | P/FCF: | - | EPS past 3/5Y: | -11.48% 3.47% | ROIC: | 3.40% | 52W High: | 40.50 -1.88% | Beta: | 0.55 |
| Dividend TTM: | 0.87 (2.19%) | Quick Ratio: | 0.38 | Sales past 3/5Y: | 1.15% 3.32% | Gross Margin: | 28.69% | 52W Low: | 29.96 32.64% | Perf 5Y: | 67.47% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Nov 20, 2025 | Current Ratio: | 0.51 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | 5.07% | Oper. Margin: | 22.50% | RSI (14): | 58.45 | Volatility: | 1.41% 1.48% |
| Employees: | 8872 | Debt/Eq: | 2.08 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 6.43% | Profit Margin: | 11.37% | Recom: | 2.32 | Target Price: | 43.00 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 1.76 | EPS Q/Q: | 50.02% | Payout: | 51.20% | Rel Volume: | 1.09 | Prev Close: | 39.58 |
| Sales Surprise: | -4.79% | EPS Surprise: | 10.94% | Sales Q/Q: | 7.11% | Earnings: | Oct 23 BMO | Avg Volume: | 4.97M | Price: | 39.74 |
| SMA20: | 0.96% | SMA50: | 2.03% | SMA200: | 7.20% | Undervalued: 8.2% | Volume: | 5,407,416 | Change: | 0.40% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 37.0
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 23.82
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 60.54
Average value: 40.45
About Centerpoint Energy Inc
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the business of power generation and distribution. It operates through the following segments: Electric, Corporate and Other, and Natural Gas. The Electric segment includes electric transmission and distribution services. The Corporate and Other segment refers to the energy performance contracting and sustainable infrastructure services. The Natural Gas segment is involved in the sales of intrastate natural gas, permanent pipeline connections, and home appliance maintenance and repair services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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