CenterPoint Energy (BSP:C1NP34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.83 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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BSP:C1NP34 CenterPoint Energy Inc BSP:C1NP34
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Price R$210.21
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What is CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CenterPoint Energy BSP:C1NP34 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.83 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1NP34 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$183.85. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks worse than 80.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), CenterPoint Energy's current share price is R$210.21. CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$74.37. CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:C1NP34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 2.51   Max: 3.39
Current: 2.61

During the past years, CenterPoint Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.39. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.51.

BSP:C1NP34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.32% of 437 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs BSP:C1NP34: 2.61

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CenterPoint Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$91.171. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$74.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CenterPoint Energy  (BSP:C1NP34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CenterPoint Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CenterPoint Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 2.54 2.64 2.59 2.83 2.83

BSP:C1NP34 vs FE, ES, EIX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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CenterPoint Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=210.21/74.37
=2.83

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CenterPoint Energy's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=91.171/333.9520*333.9520
=91.171

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CenterPoint Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 26.226 241.428 36.277
201612 26.945 241.432 37.271
201703 25.668 243.801 35.159
201706 27.241 244.955 37.138
201709 26.294 246.819 35.576
201712 35.836 246.524 48.545
201803 36.911 249.554 49.394
201806 40.808 251.989 54.081
201809 44.918 252.439 59.422
201812 48.953 251.233 65.071
201903 49.530 254.202 65.069
201906 50.034 256.143 65.233
201909 54.185 256.759 70.475
201912 54.093 256.974 70.297
202003 50.841 258.115 65.779
202006 56.684 257.797 73.429
202009 58.795 260.280 75.437
202012 55.846 260.474 71.600
202103 64.870 264.877 81.787
202106 60.484 271.696 74.343
202109 67.787 274.310 82.526
202112 77.578 278.802 92.924
202203 72.428 287.504 84.129
202206 74.037 296.311 83.442
202209 76.622 296.808 86.211
202212 77.114 296.797 86.768
202303 78.960 301.836 87.362
202306 73.651 305.109 80.613
202309 74.995 307.789 81.370
202312 75.039 306.746 81.694
202403 78.633 312.332 84.076
202406 86.872 314.175 92.341
202409 89.518 315.301 94.813
202412 99.847 315.605 105.651
202503 96.641 319.799 100.918
202506 93.609 322.561 96.915
202509 90.648 324.800 93.202
202512 93.200 324.054 96.047
202603 91.527 330.213 92.563
202606 91.171 333.952 91.171

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.83 mean?
CenterPoint Energy (BSP:C1NP34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.83 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #351 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.83 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 3.39. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. CenterPoint Energy's value of 2.83 is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #351 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FE and ES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #351 out of 437 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CenterPoint Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. CenterPoint Energy's value of 2.83 is 86.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CenterPoint Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 1.52, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.52, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.83 is 86.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.83, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 2.51. 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 PB Ratio of 2.83. The stock's GF Value™ is R$183.85, compared to a current price of R$210.21 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.83, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 86.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.52. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (BSP:C1NP34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.83 as of Aug. 08, 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 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$183.85.

Key valuation signals for BSP:C1NP34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.83 (13% above median its 10-year median of 2.51)
  • GF Value™: R$183.85 vs. price of R$210.21 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#351 of 437)

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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