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CenterPoint EnergyMEX:CNP 71 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN555.59. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks worse than 78% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CNP'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.55 Med: 5.87 Max: 6.48
Current: 6.48
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CenterPoint Energy was 6.48. The lowest was 3.55. And the median was 5.87.
MEX:CNP's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78% of 450
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.99
vs MEX:CNP: 6.48
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
CenterPoint Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
CenterPoint Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA 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: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.55 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy. This is near median its historical median of 5.87. Over the past decade, CenterPoint Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.55 to 6.48. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #351 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.55 is near median its 10-year median of 5.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.55 to a high of 6.48. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. CenterPoint Energy's value of 5.55 is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #351 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EIX and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #351 out of 450 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CenterPoint Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99. CenterPoint Energy's value of 5.55 is 39.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CenterPoint Energy's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.55 to 6.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 3.99, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.99, based on 450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.55 is 39.1% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.87. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.55. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN555.59, compared to a current price of MXN710.22 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 39.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.99. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.55 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 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN555.59.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNP:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.55 (near median its 10-year median of 5.87)
GF Value™: MXN555.59 vs. price of MXN710.22 (27.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#351 of 450)
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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