CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


MEX:CNP CenterPoint Energy Inc MEX:CNP
73 GF Score
Price MXN710.22
GF Value MXN530.88
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What is CenterPoint Energy Moat Score?

CenterPoint Energy MEX:CNP 73 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN530.88. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks better than 93.07% on this metric.

CenterPoint Energy has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CenterPoint Energy has Narrow Moat: CenterPoint Energy Inc has a strong narrow moat due to regulatory barriers and a superior distribution network in the utility sector. It benefits from economies of scale and some pricing power, but lacks significant innovation or intellectual property.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes CenterPoint Energy might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CenterPoint Energy  (MEX:CNP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

CenterPoint Energy Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:CNP vs EIX, FE, PPL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #38 out of 548 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Moat Score too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #38 out of 548 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Moat Score compare to EIX and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #38 out of 548 companies for Moat Score. This places CenterPoint Energy in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. CenterPoint Energy's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN530.88, compared to a current price of MXN710.22 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 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 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN530.88.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CNP:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: MXN530.88 vs. price of MXN710.22 (33.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 11 warning signs

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 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.
73GF Score

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