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CenterPoint EnergyMIL:1CNP 45 Net Margin % is 11.34% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 10.90. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CNP with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks better than 61.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1CNP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.42 Med: 10.9 Max: 18.64
Current: 11.61
MIL:1CNP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 61.72% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.49
vs MIL:1CNP: 11.61
CenterPoint Energy (MIL:1CNP) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CenterPoint Energy Net Margin % Related Terms
CenterPoint Energy Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MIL:1CNP) has a Net Margin % of 11.34% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.90. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #191 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Net Margin % too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Net Margin % of 11.34% is near median its 10-year median of 10.90. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.49. CenterPoint Energy's value of 11.34% is 33.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #191 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Net Margin % compare to FE and ES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #191 out of 499 companies for Net Margin %. This puts CenterPoint Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.49. CenterPoint Energy's value of 11.34% is 33.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.90 vs. the industry median of 8.49, 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.49, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current Net Margin % of 11.34% is 33.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current Net Margin % is 11.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.90. 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 (MIL:1CNP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.87, compared to a current price of €38.03 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.90 and 33.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.49. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MIL:1CNP), the current Net Margin % is 11.34% as of Jun. 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 (MIL:1CNP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CenterPoint Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €38.03 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.87.
GuruFocus considers CenterPoint Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1CNP:
Net Margin %: 11.34% (near median its 10-year median of 10.90)
GF Value™: €29.87 vs. price of €38.03 (27.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#191 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CNP 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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