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CenterPoint EnergyMEX:CNP 71 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.24 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 11.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN536.65. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 468 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks worse than 76.07% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, CenterPoint Energy's enterprise value is MXN922,145 Mil.
CenterPoint Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN69,653 Mil. Therefore, CenterPoint Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.24.
The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CNP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.49 Med: 11.88 Max: 59.53
Current: 13.81
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of CenterPoint Energy was 59.53. The lowest was 7.49. And the median was 11.88.
MEX:CNP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.07% of 468
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.995
vs MEX:CNP: 13.81
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
CenterPoint Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
CenterPoint Energy's share price for today is MXN710.22.
CenterPoint Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN29.780.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's EV-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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
CenterPoint Energy's current Enterprise Value is MXN922,145 Mil.
CenterPoint Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN69,653 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 13.24 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy. This is 11% above median its historical median of 11.88. Over the past decade, CenterPoint Energy's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.49 to 59.53. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #356 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.24 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 11.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.49 to a high of 59.53. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. CenterPoint Energy's value of 13.24 is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #356 out of 468 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to EIX and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #356 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places CenterPoint Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00. CenterPoint Energy's value of 13.24 is 32.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CenterPoint Energy's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.49 to 59.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.88 vs. the industry median of 10.00, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 10.00, based on 468 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.24 is 32.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.24, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 11.88. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 13.24. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN536.65, compared to a current price of MXN710.22 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.24, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 11.88 and 32.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 10.00. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.24 as of Jul. 26, 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 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN536.65.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.24 (11% above median its 10-year median of 11.88)
GF Value™: MXN536.65 vs. price of MXN710.22 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#356 of 468)
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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