CenterPoint EnergyMEX:CNP 66 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN547.43. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, CenterPoint Energy ranks worse than 62.94% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. CenterPoint Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22,793 Mil. CenterPoint Energy's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN786,286 Mil. Therefore, CenterPoint Energy's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CenterPoint Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CNP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61 Med: 2.67 Max: 8.39
Current: 2.56
During the past 13 years, CenterPoint Energy's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.39%. The lowest was -2.61%. And the median was 2.67%.
MEX:CNP's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 62.94% of 510
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.3
vs MEX:CNP: 2.56
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
CenterPoint Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
CenterPoint Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
MEX:CNP vs EIX, FE, PPL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CenterPoint Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CenterPoint Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.90% mean?
CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.90% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.67. According to the industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #321 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.90% is near median its 10-year median of 2.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30. CenterPoint Energy's value of 2.90% is 12.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #321 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EIX and FE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CenterPoint Energy ranks #321 out of 510 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places CenterPoint Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30. CenterPoint Energy's value of 2.90% is 12.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 3.30, CenterPoint Energy has consistently been below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.30, based on 510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CenterPoint Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.90% is 12.1% below 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CenterPoint Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.67. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.90%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN547.43, compared to a current price of MXN710.22 — trading 29.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 12.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.30. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MEX:CNP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.90% 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 (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 29.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN547.43.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNP:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.90% (near median its 10-year median of 2.67)
GF Value™: MXN547.43 vs. price of MXN710.22 (29.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#321 of 510)
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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