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CenterPoint EnergyMEX:CNP 66 Days Sales Outstanding is 35.58 as of Jun. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 32.68. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN664.46. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 495 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks better than 80.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CNP'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.7 Med: 32.68 Max: 63.67
Current: 30.66
During the past 13 years, CenterPoint Energy's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 63.67. The lowest was 29.70. And the median was 32.68.
MEX:CNP's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 80.4% of 495
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 50.94
vs MEX:CNP: 30.66
CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (40.89) to Jun. 2026 (35.58).
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
CenterPoint Energy Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
CenterPoint Energy Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding 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 PPL, FE, ES: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
CenterPoint Energy Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 35.58 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.68. Over the past decade, CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 29.70 to 63.67. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #97 out of 495 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding of 35.58 is near median its 10-year median of 32.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.70 to a high of 63.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.94. CenterPoint Energy's value of 35.58 is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #97 out of 495 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Days Sales Outstanding compare to PPL and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #97 out of 495 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places CenterPoint Energy in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.94. CenterPoint Energy's value of 35.58 is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CenterPoint Energy's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 29.70 to 63.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.68 vs. the industry median of 50.94, CenterPoint Energy has consistently been below 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 Sales Outstanding for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Regulated companies is 50.94, based on 495 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding of 35.58 is 30.2% below 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.68. 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 Sales Outstanding of 35.58. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN664.46, compared to a current price of MXN659.10 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.68 and 30.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 50.94. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 35.58 as of Jun. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN659.10 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN664.46.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNP:
Days Sales Outstanding: 35.58 (near median its 10-year median of 32.68)
GF Value™: MXN664.46 vs. price of MXN659.10 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#97 of 495)
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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