CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 41/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (NYSE: CNP) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $42.44 (+0.55% 1D, market cap $27.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, CNP ranks #94 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), CNP carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 26.6x, gross margin of 96.0%, and ROIC of 5.3%. By comparison, DTE (DTE Energy Company) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 19.1x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $27.99B) and FE (FirstEnergy Corp.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 5.8%, cap $27.11B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DTE leads on earnings multiple (19.1x) while FTS leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).
Per CNP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001130310), CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) generated $9.34B in revenue (+9.2% YoY), $1.05B in net income, and -$2.38B in free cash flow against $46.53B in total assets and $20.57B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.6% realized swing band)
Altman Z-Score 1.15 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9
Capital intensity & 22.6% operating margin leave 14 pts on the table
While CNP currently carries a cautious 41/100 (D-) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($39.27) and Max Pain ($44.56) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $47.52.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP) advanced +0.55% to $42.44, trading at 68% of its 52-week range ($36.37 – $45.26). Stretched risk/reward at 27x P/E (5% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
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Across 117 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP) ranks #94 by composite RQD confidence (41/100, grade D-) and #24 by equity capitalization ($27.98B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, DTE leads on earnings valuation at 19.1x trailing P/E, while FTS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.9% ROIC and — gross margin. FTS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 69/100 (C+) compared with CNP at 41/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNP
ACTIVE
CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) | D- | 41/100 | 26.6x | 96.0% | 5.3% | +0.55% | $27.98B | Benchmark Subject |
| DTE DTE Energy Company | C | 62/100 | 19.1x | — | 8.2% | +0.72% | $27.99B | /dte-vs-cnp → |
| FE FirstEnergy Corp. | C- | 60/100 | 26.6x | — | 5.8% | +0.17% | $27.11B | /fe-vs-cnp → |
| PPL PPL Corporation | D | 45/100 | 22.7x | — | 4.2% | +0.06% | $26.81B | /ppl-vs-cnp → |
| FTS Fortis Inc. | C+ | 69/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.00% | $29.68B | /fts-vs-cnp → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (CNP) reported GAAP revenue of $9.34B (+9.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $8.55B , and +8.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.05B, operating cash flow of $2.49B, and free cash flow of -$2.38B (-0.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, CNP closed FY2025 with $46.53B in total assets against $20.57B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.15, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $9.34B | $1.05B | $2.49B | -$2.38B | $46.53B | $20.57B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $8.55B | $1.02B | $2.14B | -$2.37B | $43.77B | $20.40B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $8.61B | $917.0M | $3.88B | $3.49B | $15.39B | $3.60B |
As of 2026-11-02, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) (NYSE: CNP) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 41/100 at a spot price of $42.44 (+0.55% 1D, market cap $27.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 6/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 14/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, CNP ranks #94 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Utilities sector (Electric Utilities: Central), CNP carries a Roarable D- (41/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 26.6x, gross margin of 96.0%, and ROIC of 5.3%. By comparison, DTE (DTE Energy Company) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 19.1x, ROIC 8.2%, cap $27.99B) and FE (FirstEnergy Corp.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 26.6x, ROIC 5.8%, cap $27.11B). Among the 5-stock peer group, DTE leads on earnings multiple (19.1x) while FTS leads on capital efficiency (9.9% ROIC).
Per CNP's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001130310), CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) generated $9.34B in revenue (+9.2% YoY), $1.05B in net income, and -$2.38B in free cash flow against $46.53B in total assets and $20.57B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Utilities with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
CNP last traded at $42.44 (+0.55% on volume of 6,513,520 shares), positioning the stock +8.07% above its 50-day simple moving average ($39.27) and +2.02% above its 200-day simple moving average ($41.60). Across its 52-week range of $36.37 to $45.26, CNP sits at the 68.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 69.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.6% ($40.91 to $43.97).
Why CNP Stock advanced +0.55% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 27x P/E (5% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, CNP scores 41 out of 100, grade D-, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 6/20 (ROIC 5.3%; FCF yield -8.52%), Whale 13F Flow at 14/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 7/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 7/20 (Beta 0.77; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 7/20 (Altman Z 1.15; Piotroski F 6/9; Debt/Equity 1.84).
The weakest pillar is the Fundamental Cash Engine, where a negative FCF yield signals that reported earnings are not converting into free cash after capital spending. The Forensic Balance Sheet pillar reflects an Altman Z-Score of 1.15 and leverage of 1.84 Debt/Equity, which together point to financial strain. The Whale Flow pillar is the strongest, indicating institutional positioning is more constructive than the fundamentals. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on institutional interest and the stock's low beta; the valuation tradeoff is a P/E of 26.6 against a weak cash-generation profile; and the risk is that financing needs may pressure equity or dividend capacity. This is an analytical framing, not personalized advice.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Electric Utilities: Central. Exchange: NYSE.
Per the company profile, CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Central electric utilities industry. Source data does not provide a description of its customers, service territory, or revenue model beyond sector and industry classification. Gross margin of 96% and operating margin of 22.6% are reported in the market data.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $9337.0M | $2110.0M | $1052.0M | N/A | $-2384.0M | $38.0M | $20566.0M |
| FY 2024 | $8552.0M | $1990.0M | $1019.0M | N/A | $-2374.0M | $24.0M | $20397.0M |
| FY 2023 | $8612.0M | $1760.0M | $917.0M | N/A | $3489.5M | N/A | $3601.0M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $8612.0M (FY 2023) to $9337.0M (FY 2025), and net income from $917.0M to $1052.0M. Reported net margin is 11.3% and ROIC is 5.3%. Free cash flow was negative in both FY 2025 and FY 2024. Debt rose from $3601.0M in FY 2023 to $20566.0M in FY 2025. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.15, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 1.84, indicating a weak balance sheet posture.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is classified as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. The news wire is mixed: one risk-watch item (a valuation-driven price-target cut), one growth-outlook catalyst, and several neutral market-wire items.
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Welcome to the CNP (CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 41/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Electric Utilities: Central. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CNP, but look at what you are paying: 26.6x trailing P/E with 96.0% gross margins. Unless CenterPoint Energy Inc (Holding Co) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CNP, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Electric Utilities: Central and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $42.21 (52-wk range $36.37 - $45.26), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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