This combined Form 10-K is filed separately by three registrants: CenterPoint Energy, Inc., CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC and CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. Information contained herein relating to any individual Registrant is filed by such Registrant solely on its own behalf. No Registrant makes any representation as to information relating to the other Registrants or the subsidiaries of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. other than itself or its subsidiaries. Except as discussed in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements, no Registrant has an obligation in respect of any other Registrant’s debt securities, and holders of such debt securities should not consider the financial resources or results of operations of any Registrant other than the obligor in making a decision with respect to such securities. The discussion of CenterPoint Energy’s consolidated financial information includes the financial results of Houston Electric and CERC.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 9.4B | 9.4B | 8.6B | 8.7B | 9.3B | 8.4B |
| Net Income | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.0B | 867M | 1.0B | 1.4B |
| EPS | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.58 | $1.37 | $1.59 | $2.28 |
| Free Cash Flow | -2.4B | -2.4B | -2.4B | -524M | -2.6B | -3.1B |
| ROIC | 5.1% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Gross Margin | 39.3% | 39.3% | 40.4% | 36.7% | 36.1% | 38.2% |
| Debt/Equity | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.01 | 1.93 | 1.73 | 1.68 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.87 | $0.89 | $0.83 | $0.77 | $0.69 | $0.63 |
| Operating Income | 2.1B | 2.1B | 2.0B | 1.8B | 1.6B | 1.4B |
| Operating Margin | 22.5% | 22.5% | 23.0% | 20.2% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
| ROE | 9.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.0% | 10.0% | 14.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | 658M | 658M | 645M | 633M | 634M | 610M |
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC passes 3 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC trades at 26.7x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 18.3x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 5.1% with a gross margin of 38.1%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 2.0%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +4.2%.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a current P/E ratio of 26.7, compared to its historical median P/E of 18.3. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.1%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a market capitalization of $28.1B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.04%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) appears expensive. The current P/E of 26.7 is 46% above its historical median of 18.3. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 6.3%.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) operates in the Electric Services industry, within the Utilities sector.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) reported annual revenue of $9.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a net profit margin of 11.2%. This is a healthy margin.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) generated $-2.4 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Negative free cash flow may indicate heavy investment or operational challenges.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.11. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.60 in its most recent fiscal year.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.6%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a 5-year average gross margin of 38.1%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a book value per share of $16.96, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.