CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU) Interest Expense: €-811 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:HOU CenterPoint Energy Inc FRA:HOU
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What is CenterPoint Energy Interest Expense?

CenterPoint Energy FRA:HOU +1.50% 71 Interest Expense is €-811 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HOU with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.99. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. CenterPoint Energy's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -241 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-811 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. CenterPoint Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 569 Mil. CenterPoint Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -241 Mil. CenterPoint Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.36. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

CenterPoint Energy  (FRA:HOU) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

CenterPoint Energy's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-241 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €569 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19,442 Mil.

CenterPoint Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*569.17/-241.335
=2.36

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. CenterPoint Energy Inc interest coverage is 2.24, which is low.

CenterPoint Energy Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

CenterPoint Energy Annual Data
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CenterPoint Energy Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 €-811 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-811 Mil mean?
CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU) has a Interest Expense of €-811 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Interest Expense too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Interest Expense is €-811 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to EIX and FE?
CenterPoint Energy's Interest Expense of €-811 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. CenterPoint Energy's current Interest Expense is €-811 Mil. 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 (FRA:HOU) has a current Interest Expense of €-811 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.99, compared to a current price of €38.59 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-811 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU), the current Interest Expense is €-811 Mil 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 (FRA:HOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CenterPoint Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €38.59 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.99.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HOU:

  • Interest Expense: €-811 Mil
  • GF Value™: €28.99 vs. price of €38.59 (33.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CNP:USA0HVF:UK
Address 1111 Louisiana, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
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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