CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU) Tax Rate %: 22.74% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:HOU CenterPoint Energy Inc FRA:HOU
62 GF Score
Price €37.82
GF Value €28.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is CenterPoint Energy Tax Rate %?

CenterPoint Energy FRA:HOU +2.05% 62 Tax Rate % is 22.74% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HOU with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. CenterPoint Energy's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €80 Mil. CenterPoint Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €354 Mil. Therefore, CenterPoint Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.74%.

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CenterPoint Energy Tax Rate % Historical Data

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CenterPoint Energy Tax Rate % Chart

CenterPoint Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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CenterPoint Energy Quarterly Data
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CenterPoint Energy Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

CenterPoint Energy's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=166.53/1064.938
=15.64 %

CenterPoint Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=80.445/353.785
=22.74 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 22.74% mean?
CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU) has a Tax Rate % of 22.74% as of Mar. 2026.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Tax Rate % too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Tax Rate % is 22.74%. Overall, CenterPoint Energy has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CenterPoint Energy's Tax Rate % compare to EIX and FE?
CenterPoint Energy's Tax Rate % of 22.74% 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 Tax Rate % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. CenterPoint Energy's current Tax Rate % is 22.74%. 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 (FRA:HOU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.97, compared to a current price of €37.82 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 22.74%. CenterPoint Energy's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (FRA:HOU), the current Tax Rate % is 22.74% 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 (FRA:HOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CenterPoint Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €37.82 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.97. GuruFocus considers CenterPoint Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HOU:

  • Tax Rate %: 22.74%
  • GF Value™: €28.97 vs. price of €37.82 (30.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HOU 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.
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