CNP
NEUTRAL
$42.47
Live
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. · NYSE
Target $46.12
(+8.6%)
$35.46
52W Range
$44.47
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$27.78B
P/E
26.06
ROE
9.6%
Profit margin
11.4%
Debt/Equity
2.16
Dividend yield
2.17%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
CNP presents a conflict between strong historical performance and current overvaluation. The deterministic baseline is weak, with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 (Stable) and a current price of $42.47 that significantly exceeds both the Graham Number ($25.03) and Intrinsic Value ($27.79). While the company maintains healthy operating margins and a sustainable dividend payout, the high Debt/Equity ratio (2.16) and bearish technical trend (10/100) suggest limited immediate upside. The stock is currently trading at a premium that is not fully supported by its low revenue growth (1.90%).
Key Strengths
Consistent track record of earnings beats over 25 quarters
Strong operating margin of 22.12% compared to sector peers
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 54.60%
Strong 5-year price appreciation of 101.1%
Positive analyst consensus with a target price of $46.12
Key Risks
Significant valuation gap between current price and Graham/Intrinsic values
High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.16
Stagnant revenue growth (1.90% YoY)
Extremely bearish technical trend (10/100)
Low liquidity indicated by a Quick Ratio of 0.47
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$28.5
-32.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
30
55
80
50
60
AI Verdict
Overvalued Stable Utility
Key drivers: Valuation premium, Debt levels, Earnings consistency, Technical weakness
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E 26.06, Graham Number $25.03
Positives
- Forward P/E is lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
- Price is ~70% above Graham Number
- PEG ratio of 1.99 suggests overpayment for growth
Future
55/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Recent Q/Q EPS growth of 24.4%
- Positive analyst target price
Watchpoints
- Very low YoY revenue growth (1.90%)
Past
80/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 5Y and 3Y price returns
- High frequency of earnings surprises
Watchpoints
- Recent 1W price decline
Health
50/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stability
Watchpoints
- High Debt/Equity (2.16)
- Low Quick Ratio (0.47)
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Manageable payout ratio (54.6%)
Watchpoints
- Dividend yield (2.17%) is relatively low for the utility sector
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$42.47
Analyst Target
$46.12
Upside/Downside
+8.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CNP and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Primary
|
+101.1% | +49.0% | +14.7% | +8.6% | +0.9% | -1.2% |
|
AEE
Ameren Corporation
Peer
|
+57.8% | +30.0% | +12.9% | +3.7% | +2.5% | -1.6% |
|
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
Peer
|
+107.3% | +55.1% | +21.1% | +6.6% | -1.8% | -3.0% |
|
AWK
American Water Works Company, Inc.
Peer
|
-11.2% | -10.3% | +9.1% | -6.4% | -1.2% | -2.7% |
|
CMS
CMS Energy Corporation
Peer
|
+39.0% | +34.0% | +6.0% | +3.6% | +1.1% | -1.9% |
CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+101.1%
3Y
+49.0%
1Y
+14.7%
6M
+8.6%
1M
+0.9%
1W
-1.2%
AEE
Ameren Corporation
Peer
5Y
+57.8%
3Y
+30.0%
1Y
+12.9%
6M
+3.7%
1M
+2.5%
1W
-1.6%
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
Peer
5Y
+107.3%
3Y
+55.1%
1Y
+21.1%
6M
+6.6%
1M
-1.8%
1W
-3.0%
AWK
American Water Works Company, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-11.2%
3Y
-10.3%
1Y
+9.1%
6M
-6.4%
1M
-1.2%
1W
-2.7%
CMS
CMS Energy Corporation
Peer
5Y
+39.0%
3Y
+34.0%
1Y
+6.0%
6M
+3.6%
1M
+1.1%
1W
-1.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
26.06
Forward P/E
20.4
PEG Ratio
1.99
P/B Ratio
2.49
P/S Ratio
2.95
EV/Revenue
5.45
EV/EBITDA
14.0
Market Cap
$27.78B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
11.38%
Operating Margin
22.12%
Gross Margin
45.92%
ROE
9.56%
ROA
2.84%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+1.9%
Earnings Growth
+6.7%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+1.88%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+6.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
2.16
High debt
Current Ratio
1.17
Good
Quick Ratio
0.47
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.82
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Revenue
$3.0B
Gross Margin
41.6%
Op. Margin
22.1%
Net Margin
10.6%
Total Assets
$47.8B
Liabilities
$36.4B
Equity
$11.4B
Debt/Equity
3.18x
Operating CF
$0.3B
CapEx
$-1.2B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.9B
FCF Yield
-325%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-07-23
$N/A
2026-04-23
$0.56
+1.0% surprise
2026-02-19
$0.45
-0.4% surprise
2025-10-23
$0.5
+12.6% surprise
Utilities Sector Comparison
Comparing CNP against 47 companies in the Utilities sector
(3 bullish, 28 neutral, 16 bearish)
P/E Ratio
26.06
This Stock
vs
25.25
Sector Avg
+3.2%
(Premium)
Return on Equity (ROE)
9.56%
This Stock
vs
-3.66%
Sector Avg
-361.1%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
11.38%
This Stock
vs
5.7%
Sector Avg
+99.8%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
2.16
This Stock
vs
1.64
Sector Avg
+31.3%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
1.9%
This Stock
vs
17.21%
Sector Avg
-89.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.17
This Stock
vs
1.18
Sector Avg
-1.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $27.78B | 26.06 | 9.6% | 11.4% | $42.47 | |
|
AEE
Ameren Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $27.68B | 19.79 | 11.4% | 16.3% | $102.32 | Compare |
|
ATO
Atmos Energy Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $26.74B | 22.16 | 9.3% | 25.5% | $165.34 | Compare |
|
AWK
American Water Works Company, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $25.32B | 23.08 | 10.5% | 21.9% | $129.71 | Compare |
|
CMS
CMS Energy Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $23.49B | 21.67 | 10.9% | 12.5% | $76.27 | Compare |
CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$27.8B
P/E
26.1
ROE
9.6%
Price
$42.47
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | RYAN JASON MICHAEL | Officer | Stock Award | 69,271 | - |
| 2026-02-19 | KARUTURI MONICA | General Counsel | Stock Award | 80,596 | - |
| 2026-02-19 | FOSTER CHRISTOPHER A | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 76,929 | - |
| 2026-02-19 | COLVIN KRISTIE | Officer | Stock Award | 25,646 | - |
| 2026-02-19 | WELLS JASON P | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 173,594 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | SOTO JESUS JR. | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 20,207 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | RYAN JASON MICHAEL | Officer | Stock Award | 13,666 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | KARUTURI MONICA | General Counsel | Stock Award | 20,872 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | FOSTER CHRISTOPHER A | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 25,076 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | COLVIN KRISTIE | Officer | Stock Award | 3,325 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | WELLS JASON P | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 76,736 | - |
| 2025-11-06 | SMITH PHILLIP R | Director | Sale | 6,200 | $240,746 |
RYAN JASON MICHAEL
Officer
2026-02-19
69,271 shares
KARUTURI MONICA
General Counsel
2026-02-19
80,596 shares
FOSTER CHRISTOPHER A
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-19
76,929 shares
COLVIN KRISTIE
Officer
2026-02-19
25,646 shares
WELLS JASON P
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-19
173,594 shares
SOTO JESUS JR.
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-11
20,207 shares
RYAN JASON MICHAEL
Officer
2026-02-11
13,666 shares
KARUTURI MONICA
General Counsel
2026-02-11
20,872 shares
FOSTER CHRISTOPHER A
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-11
25,076 shares
COLVIN KRISTIE
Officer
2026-02-11
3,325 shares
WELLS JASON P
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-11
76,736 shares
SMITH PHILLIP R
Director
2025-11-06
6,200 shares
·
$240,746
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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8-K
8-K
DEF 14A
8-K
8-K
8-K
10-K
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
16 analysts
Truist Securities
2026-04-21
Buy
Jefferies
2026-04-16
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2026-04-15
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
B of A Securities
2026-04-15
Neutral
Neutral
Evercore ISI Group
2026-03-05
In-Line
In-Line
Keybanc
2026-03-04
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-20
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-01-15
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
BMO Capital
2026-01-13
Market Perform
Outperform
UBS
2025-12-17
Buy
Buy
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