CenterPoint EnergyMEX:CNP 71 Days Inventory is 36.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 39.41. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN530.88. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks worse than 73.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CNP'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.35 Med: 39.41 Max: 59.96
Current: 49.62
During the past 13 years, CenterPoint Energy's highest Days Inventory was 59.96. The lowest was 18.35. And the median was 39.41.
MEX:CNP's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 73.67% of 452
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.56
vs MEX:CNP: 49.62
CenterPoint Energy's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (34.75) to Mar. 2026 (36.72).
It might indicate that CenterPoint Energy's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CenterPoint Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.49.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CenterPoint Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CenterPoint Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CenterPoint Energy's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
CenterPoint Energy Days Inventory Related Terms
CenterPoint Energy Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Days Inventory 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.
MEX:CNP vs EIX, FE, PPL: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 36.72 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.41. Over the past decade, CenterPoint Energy's Days Inventory has ranged from 18.35 to 59.96. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #333 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Days Inventory too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Days Inventory of 36.72 is near median its 10-year median of 39.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.35 to a high of 59.96. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. CenterPoint Energy's value of 36.72 is 62.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #333 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to EIX and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #333 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places CenterPoint Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.56. CenterPoint Energy's value of 36.72 is 62.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CenterPoint Energy's own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.35 to 59.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.41 vs. the industry median of 22.56, 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 Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.56, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current Days Inventory of 36.72 is 62.8% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current Days Inventory is 36.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.41. 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 Days Inventory of 36.72. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN530.88, compared to a current price of MXN710.22 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 36.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.41 and 62.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.56. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP), the current Days Inventory is 36.72 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 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN530.88.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNP:
Days Inventory: 36.72 (near median its 10-year median of 39.41)
GF Value™: MXN530.88 vs. price of MXN710.22 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#333 of 452)
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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