CNP

SELL

CenterPoint Energy, Inc (Holdin

Utilities · Rank #401 · Analyzed Apr 20, 2026

$43.00

Current Price

$17.27

Intrinsic Value

-51.4%

Upside/Downside

1.5/10

Score

1.5/5

Quality

Analysis Summary

Valuation Consensus0/2 methods agree

Quality Score1.5/5.0

Framework RatingSELL

Price vs Intrinsic ValueOvervalued by 51.4%

Fair Value Range

Low$13.64

Base (IV)$17.27

High$20.91

Entry Points

Conservative$13.64

Moderate$15.46

Aggressive$17.27

Quality & Moat Breakdown

Return on Equity9.6% → 0/1.0

Debt LevelD/E 207 → 0/1.0

Revenue QualityGrowth 10.2%, margin Δ-3.2% +recovery → 1.0/1.0

Moat Strength2.0/5 → 0/1.0

Profit Margins11.2% → 0.5/1.0

Methodology

This analysis uses a unified valuation framework combining three methods — Discounted Cash Flow (3-scenario), Earnings Power Value, and Asset Valuation — with a quality scoring overlay. A stock needs 2/3 valuation methods to agree and a quality score ≥ 3.5/5 for a BUY rating.

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