CMS (CMS Energy) Long-Term Debt: $17,456 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $77.35
GF Value $76.06
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What is CMS Energy Long-Term Debt?

CMS Energy CMS -0.75% 74 Long-Term Debt is $17,456 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CMS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

CMS Energy's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17,456 Mil.

CMS Energy's quarterly Long-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 ($16,774 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($17,807 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($17,807 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($17,456 Mil).

CMS Energy's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($14,508 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($15,194 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($15,194 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($17,807 Mil).

CMS Energy  (NYSE:CMS) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

CMS Energy Long-Term Debt Related Terms

CMS Energy Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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CMS Energy Long-Term Debt Chart

CMS Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12,046.00 13,122.00 14,508.00 15,194.00 17,807.00

CMS Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of $17,456 Mil mean?
CMS Energy (CMS) has a Long-Term Debt of $17,456 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is CMS Energy's Long-Term Debt too high?
CMS Energy's current Long-Term Debt is $17,456 Mil. Overall, CMS Energy has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CMS Energy's Long-Term Debt compare to ES and PPL?
CMS Energy's Long-Term Debt of $17,456 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 Long-Term Debt for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. CMS Energy's current Long-Term Debt is $17,456 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMS Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMS Energy (CMS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.06, compared to a current price of $77.35 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $17,456 Mil. CMS Energy's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CMS Energy (CMS), the current Long-Term Debt is $17,456 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 CMS Energy (CMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CMS Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $77.35 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.06. GuruFocus considers CMS Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CMS:

  • Long-Term Debt: $17,456 Mil
  • GF Value™: $76.06 vs. price of $77.35 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CMS Energy Business Description

Address One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI, USA, 49201
CMS Energy is an energy holding company with three principal businesses. Its regulated utility, Consumers Energy, provides regulated natural gas service to 1.8 million customers and electric service to 1.9 million customers in Michigan. NorthStar Clean Energy, formerly CMS Enterprises, is engaged in wholesale power generation, including contracted renewable energy. CMS sold EnerBank in October 2021.
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