CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CNPUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Electric. The $27.62B market capitalization puts CNP squarely in large-cap range for its industry. The company operates through Electric; Natural Gas; and Corporate and Other segments.
Market Cap
$27.62B
Beta
0.48
P/E (TTM)
25.90
P/E (Fwd)
20.28
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
13.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $1.19B in cash, though total debt stands at $24.68B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$4.95B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. 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).
With a beta below 0.7, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing CNP's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.