CenterPoint Energy (BSP:C1NP34) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$-11.86 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:C1NP34 CenterPoint Energy Inc BSP:C1NP34
71 GF Score
Price R$210.21
GF Value R$158.84
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What is CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

CenterPoint Energy BSP:C1NP34 71 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$-11.86 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1NP34 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of R$158.84. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

CenterPoint Energy's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-7.265. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is R$-11.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -32.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of CenterPoint Energy was 74.70% per year. The lowest was -90.00% per year. And the median was -2.80% per year.

As of today (2026-07-27), CenterPoint Energy's current stock price is R$210.21. CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-11.86. CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CenterPoint Energy was 1307.50. The lowest was 24.00. And the median was 42.33.


CenterPoint Energy  (BSP:C1NP34) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CenterPoint Energy was 1307.50. The lowest was 24.00. And the median was 42.33.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

CenterPoint Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.03 -4.18 -5.50 -8.73 -10.37

CenterPoint Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.59 -10.15 -10.04 -10.37 -11.86

BSP:C1NP34 vs FE, ES, EIX: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, CenterPoint Energy's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-7.265/330.2130*330.2130
=-7.265

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CenterPoint Energy Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.588 241.018 0.806
201609 0.218 241.428 0.298
201612 0.775 241.432 1.060
201703 0.036 243.801 0.049
201706 0.175 244.955 0.236
201709 0.043 246.819 0.058
201712 -0.326 246.524 -0.437
201803 0.922 249.554 1.220
201806 2.392 251.989 3.135
201809 1.530 252.439 2.001
201812 -0.562 251.233 -0.739
201903 -2.027 254.202 -2.633
201906 -2.512 256.143 -3.238
201909 -1.150 256.759 -1.479
201912 -1.072 256.974 -1.378
202003 -0.019 258.115 -0.024
202006 -0.928 257.797 -1.189
202009 -3.478 260.280 -4.412
202012 -1.415 260.474 -1.794
202103 -20.317 264.877 -25.329
202106 -1.552 271.696 -1.886
202109 -1.786 274.310 -2.150
202112 -4.235 278.802 -5.016
202203 -2.098 287.504 -2.410
202206 -5.080 296.311 -5.661
202209 -7.058 296.808 -7.852
202212 -7.111 296.797 -7.912
202303 4.854 301.836 5.310
202306 -2.814 305.109 -3.046
202309 -3.722 307.789 -3.993
202312 -2.090 306.746 -2.250
202403 -2.411 312.332 -2.549
202406 -1.980 314.175 -2.081
202409 -6.051 315.301 -6.337
202412 -10.492 315.605 -10.978
202503 -5.535 319.799 -5.715
202506 -4.825 322.561 -4.939
202509 -3.924 324.800 -3.989
202512 -5.853 324.054 -5.964
202603 -7.265 330.213 -7.265

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$-11.86 mean?
CenterPoint Energy (BSP:C1NP34) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$-11.86 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$-11.86. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to FE and ES?
CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$-11.86 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. CenterPoint Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$-11.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CenterPoint Energy stock overvalued right now?
CenterPoint Energy (BSP:C1NP34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$-11.86. The stock's GF Value™ is R$158.84, compared to a current price of R$210.21 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$-11.86. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (BSP:C1NP34), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$-11.86 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 (BSP:C1NP34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CenterPoint Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$210.21 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$158.84.

Key valuation signals for BSP:C1NP34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$-11.86
  • GF Value™: R$158.84 vs. price of R$210.21 (32.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C1NP34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CenterPoint Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges CNP:USA0HVF:UK
Address 1111 Louisiana, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
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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