CenterPoint EnergyMEX:CNP 73 PB Ratio is 2.25 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.15. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN527.93. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 504 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks worse than 81.55% on this metric.
CenterPoint Energy Inc stock PB Ratio (=2.57) is close to 5-year high of 2.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CNP'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95 Med: 2.15 Max: 3.66
Current: 2.57
During the past 13 years, CenterPoint Energy's highest PB Ratio was 3.66. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 2.15.
MEX:CNP's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 81.55% of 504
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42
vs MEX:CNP: 2.57
During the past 12 months, CenterPoint Energy's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of CenterPoint Energy was 19.40% per year. The lowest was -45.60% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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CenterPoint Energy PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's PB 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) has a PB Ratio of 2.25 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.15. Over the past decade, CenterPoint Energy's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #411 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's PB Ratio too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current PB Ratio of 2.25 is near median its 10-year median of 2.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 3.66. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. CenterPoint Energy's value of 2.25 is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #411 out of 504 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PB Ratio compare to EIX and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #411 out of 504 companies for PB Ratio. This places CenterPoint Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.42. CenterPoint Energy's value of 2.25 is 58.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CenterPoint Energy's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 3.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 1.42, 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 PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 504 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current PB Ratio of 2.25 is 58.5% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current PB Ratio is 2.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.15. 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 PB Ratio of 2.25. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN527.93, compared to a current price of MXN710.22 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 58.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP), the current PB Ratio is 2.25 as of Jun. 29, 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 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN527.93.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNP:
PB Ratio: 2.25 (near median its 10-year median of 2.15)
GF Value™: MXN527.93 vs. price of MXN710.22 (34.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#411 of 504)
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 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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