CenterPoint EnergyMEX:CNP 73 Current Ratio is 1.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN527.93. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks better than 54.71% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. CenterPoint Energy's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.
CenterPoint Energy has a current ratio of 1.16. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CNP'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1 Max: 2.13
Current: 1.16
During the past 13 years, CenterPoint Energy's highest Current Ratio was 2.13. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.00.
MEX:CNP's Current Ratio is ranked better than 54.71% of 510
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs MEX:CNP: 1.16
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
CenterPoint Energy Current Ratio Related Terms
CenterPoint Energy Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CenterPoint Energy Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) has a Current Ratio of 1.16 as of Mar. 2026. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, CenterPoint Energy's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 2.13. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #231 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Current Ratio too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Current Ratio of 1.16 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 2.13. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. CenterPoint Energy's value of 1.16 is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #231 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Current Ratio compare to EIX and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #231 out of 510 companies for Current Ratio. This puts CenterPoint Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. CenterPoint Energy's value of 1.16 is 7.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CenterPoint Energy's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 2.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.08, CenterPoint Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.08, based on 510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current Current Ratio of 1.16 is 7.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current Current Ratio is 1.16, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CenterPoint Energy stock overvalued right now?
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) has a current Current Ratio of 1.16. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN527.93, compared to a current price of MXN710.22 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.16, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 7.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.08. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP), the current Current Ratio is 1.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CenterPoint Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN710.22 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN527.93.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNP:
Current Ratio: 1.16 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: MXN527.93 vs. price of MXN710.22 (34.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#231 of 510)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CNP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CenterPoint Energy owns a portfolio of businesses. Its regulated electric utilities provide transmission and distribution services to more than 2.5 million customers in the Houston area, southern Indiana, and west central Ohio.
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