CenterPoint Energy (MIL:1CNP) Total Payout Ratio: 0.53 (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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MIL:1CNP CenterPoint Energy Inc MIL:1CNP
45 GF Score
Price €38.03
GF Value €29.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is CenterPoint Energy Total Payout Ratio?

CenterPoint Energy MIL:1CNP 45 Total Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 30, 2026. 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.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

CenterPoint Energy's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53.


CenterPoint Energy Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


CenterPoint Energy Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CenterPoint Energy's Total Payout 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.

CenterPoint Energy Total Payout Ratio Chart

CenterPoint Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.46 0.58 0.03 0.55

CenterPoint Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.49 0.54 0.48 0.62

MIL:1CNP vs FE, ES, EIX: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where CenterPoint Energy's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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CenterPoint Energy Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

CenterPoint Energy's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -490.196) / 898.408
=0.55

CenterPoint Energy's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -131.936) / 211.792
=0.62

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 mean?
CenterPoint Energy (MIL:1CNP) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors.
Is CenterPoint Energy's Total Payout Ratio too high?
CenterPoint Energy's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to FE and ES?
CenterPoint Energy's Total Payout Ratio of 0.53 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 Total Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on CenterPoint Energy and its competitors. CenterPoint Energy's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. 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 Total Payout Ratio is 0.53. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CenterPoint Energy (MIL:1CNP), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.53 as of Jul. 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 (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:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.53
  • GF Value™: €29.87 vs. price of €38.03 (27.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 10 warning signs

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 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.
45GF Score

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