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CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
CenterPoint Energy Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CenterPoint Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
CenterPoint Energy Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
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Forward PE Ratio
16.23
19.42
19.65
16.26
16.50
15.38
19.05
20.16
17.21
18.62
19.14
CenterPoint Energy Quarterly Data
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2017-06
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2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
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2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
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2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
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2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.23
17.73
20.66
19.01
19.42
21.51
20.88
20.00
19.65
17.12
17.24
16.39
16.26
18.21
17.15
17.01
16.50
10.80
14.33
13.79
15.38
15.48
17.01
16.72
19.05
21.37
20.41
19.27
20.16
19.61
19.27
16.23
17.21
16.95
18.76
16.39
18.62
19.44
19.97
19.87
19.14
22.41
FRA:HOU vs EIX, FE, PPL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.51 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #241 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.51. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.61. CenterPoint Energy's value of 22.51 is 54.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #241 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to EIX and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #241 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CenterPoint Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.61. CenterPoint Energy's value of 22.51 is 54.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.61, based on 275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.51 is 54.1% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.51. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.37, compared to a current price of €37.06 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.51 and 54.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.61. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.51 as of Jul. 22, 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 (FRA:HOU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CenterPoint Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €37.06 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.37.
GuruFocus considers CenterPoint Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HOU:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.51
GF Value™: €29.37 vs. price of €37.06 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#241 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HOU 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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