CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CNPUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. focuses on Utilities - Regulated Electric services and products. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. Valued at $28.21B, CNP is a large-cap name in its sector. The company operates through Electric; Natural Gas; and Corporate and Other segments.
Market Cap
$28.21B
Beta
0.45
P/E (TTM)
26.46
P/E (Fwd)
20.69
EPS (TTM)
$1.63
EPS (Fwd)
$2.08
ROE
9.6%
ROA
2.8%
Cash
$1.19B
Total Debt
$24.68B
Free CF
-$4.95B
52W Change
15.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, CNP has $1.19B in cash with $24.68B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$4.95B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 9.6% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $9.32B (2022) to $9.36B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.45 suggests CNP is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. and its sector.