CenterPoint Energy Inc
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates in Electric and Natural Gas segments. The Electric segment provides electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as optimizes assets in the wholesale power market in Indiana Electric's service territory. The Natural Gas s… Read more
CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $11.04 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) has net assets worth $11.04 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($45.05 Billion) and total liabilities ($34.01 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $11.04 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 24.5% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.46% |
| 5-Year Change | 27.77% |
| 10-Year Change | 208.18% |
| Growth Volatility | 27.07 |
CenterPoint Energy Inc - Net Assets Trend (1994–2024)
This chart illustrates how CenterPoint Energy Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for CenterPoint Energy Inc (1994–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of CenterPoint Energy Inc from 1994 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $10.67 Billion | +10.33% |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.67 Billion | -3.76% |
| 2022-12-31 | $10.04 Billion | +6.69% |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.41 Billion | +12.78% |
| 2020-12-31 | $8.35 Billion | -0.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | $8.36 Billion | +3.74% |
| 2018-12-31 | $8.06 Billion | +71.89% |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.69 Billion | +35.49% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.46 Billion | -0.03% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.46 Billion | -23.90% |
| 2014-12-31 | $4.55 Billion | +5.06% |
| 2013-12-31 | $4.33 Billion | +0.65% |
| 2012-12-31 | $4.30 Billion | +1.87% |
| 2011-12-31 | $4.22 Billion | +32.02% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.20 Billion | +21.18% |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.64 Billion | +29.55% |
| 2008-12-31 | $2.04 Billion | +12.54% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.81 Billion | +16.32% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.56 Billion | +20.06% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.30 Billion | +17.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.11 Billion | -43.00% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.94 Billion | +36.39% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.42 Billion | -82.01% |
| 2001-12-31 | $7.91 Billion | +44.21% |
| 2000-12-31 | $5.48 Billion | +3.31% |
| 1999-12-31 | $5.31 Billion | +22.78% |
| 1998-12-31 | $4.32 Billion | -11.74% |
| 1997-12-31 | $4.90 Billion | +23.55% |
| 1996-12-31 | $3.96 Billion | -12.43% |
| 1995-12-31 | $4.53 Billion | +17.79% |
| 1994-12-31 | $3.84 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to CenterPoint Energy Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 28.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.57 Billion | 14.74% |
| Common Stock | $6.00 Million | 0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-17.00 Million | -0.16% |
| Other Components | $9.11 Billion | 85.36% |
| Total Equity | $10.67 Billion | 100.00% |
CenterPoint Energy Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of CenterPoint Energy Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Bank of Communications Co
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$27.78 Billion |
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PPL Corporation
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$27.79 Billion |
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Expedia Group Inc.
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$27.85 Billion |
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Dover Corporation
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$27.95 Billion |
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CaixaBank S.A
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$27.75 Billion |
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AGNC Investment Corp
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$27.70 Billion |
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TRIP.COM GROUP DL-00125
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$27.67 Billion |
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Fair Isaac Corporation
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$27.67 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in CenterPoint Energy Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 9,667,000,000 to 10,666,000,000, a change of 999,000,000 (10.3%).
- Net income of 1,019,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 522,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 494,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 494,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 18,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 484,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.02 Billion | +9.55% |
| Dividends Paid | $522.00 Million | -4.89% |
| Share Repurchases | $494.00 Million | -4.63% |
| Share Issuances | $494.00 Million | +4.63% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $18.00 Million | +0.17% |
| Other Changes | $484.00 Million | +4.54% |
| Total Change | $- | 10.33% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares CenterPoint Energy Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.64x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.80x to 2.64x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-12-31 | $15.59 | $43.66 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $18.26 | $43.66 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $16.25 | $43.66 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $19.31 | $43.66 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $15.27 | $43.66 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $18.55 | $43.66 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $19.13 | $43.66 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $23.45 | $43.66 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $4.74 | $43.66 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.31 | $43.66 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.03 | $43.66 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.86 | $43.66 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.79 | $43.66 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $5.28 | $43.66 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $5.92 | $43.66 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.17 | $43.66 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $7.74 | $43.66 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $9.84 | $43.66 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $10.00 | $43.66 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $10.04 | $43.66 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $10.54 | $43.66 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $8.05 | $43.66 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.98 | $43.66 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $10.79 | $43.66 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $17.81 | $43.66 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $16.55 | $43.66 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $15.72 | $43.66 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $15.44 | $43.66 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $15.89 | $43.66 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $15.27 | $43.66 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $16.56 | $43.66 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently CenterPoint Energy Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.55%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 11.79%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.20x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.10x
- Recent ROE (9.55%) is above the historical average (1.29%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10.39% | 10.64% | 0.31x | 3.20x | $15.05 Million |
| 1995 | 24.43% | 29.64% | 0.32x | 2.61x | $652.90 Million |
| 1996 | 10.22% | 9.89% | 0.33x | 3.10x | $8.58 Million |
| 1997 | 8.60% | 6.12% | 0.37x | 3.76x | $-68.55 Million |
| 1998 | -3.26% | -1.26% | 0.59x | 4.43x | $-573.28 Million |
| 1999 | 34.85% | 12.16% | 0.58x | 4.94x | $1.32 Billion |
| 2000 | 8.16% | 4.31% | 0.32x | 5.85x | $-100.71 Million |
| 2001 | 14.30% | 9.20% | 0.35x | 4.47x | $294.74 Million |
| 2002 | -275.69% | -60.90% | 0.33x | 13.81x | $-4.06 Billion |
| 2003 | 27.47% | 6.21% | 0.36x | 12.14x | $307.61 Million |
| 2004 | -81.84% | -10.63% | 0.47x | 16.43x | $-1.02 Billion |
| 2005 | 19.44% | 2.59% | 0.57x | 13.21x | $122.40 Million |
| 2006 | 27.76% | 4.64% | 0.53x | 11.33x | $276.40 Million |
| 2007 | 22.04% | 4.15% | 0.54x | 9.87x | $218.00 Million |
| 2008 | 21.94% | 3.95% | 0.58x | 9.66x | $243.30 Million |
| 2009 | 14.10% | 4.49% | 0.42x | 7.49x | $108.10 Million |
| 2010 | 13.82% | 5.03% | 0.44x | 6.29x | $122.20 Million |
| 2011 | 32.14% | 16.06% | 0.39x | 5.14x | $934.80 Million |
| 2012 | 9.70% | 5.60% | 0.33x | 5.32x | $-13.10 Million |
| 2013 | 7.18% | 3.84% | 0.37x | 5.05x | $-121.90 Million |
| 2014 | 13.43% | 6.62% | 0.40x | 5.10x | $156.20 Million |
| 2015 | -19.99% | -9.37% | 0.35x | 6.16x | $-1.04 Billion |
| 2016 | 12.49% | 5.74% | 0.34x | 6.31x | $86.00 Million |
| 2017 | 38.23% | 18.64% | 0.42x | 4.85x | $1.32 Billion |
| 2018 | 4.57% | 5.86% | 0.23x | 3.35x | $-437.80 Million |
| 2019 | 9.46% | 10.46% | 0.21x | 4.25x | $-44.90 Million |
| 2020 | -9.26% | -10.42% | 0.22x | 4.01x | $-1.61 Billion |
| 2021 | 15.78% | 17.79% | 0.22x | 4.00x | $544.50 Million |
| 2022 | 10.52% | 11.34% | 0.24x | 3.84x | $52.50 Million |
| 2023 | 9.49% | 10.55% | 0.22x | 4.11x | $-49.70 Million |
| 2024 | 9.55% | 11.79% | 0.20x | 4.10x | $-47.60 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares CenterPoint Energy Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric
- Average net assets among peers: $21,016,578,654
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.50%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) | $11.04 Billion | 10.39% | 3.08x | $27.76 Billion |
| Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc (ABOIF) | $21.34 Billion | 14.80% | 0.79x | $1.55 Billion |
| Ameren Corp (AEE) | $4.55 Billion | 11.50% | 2.12x | $30.51 Billion |
| American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) | $26.99 Billion | 10.99% | 2.82x | $71.56 Billion |
| Avangrid Inc (AGR) | $500.50 Million | 10.07% | 2.97x | $2.56 Billion |
| Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) | $4.66 Billion | 28.55% | 1.05x | $2.49 Billion |
| CLP Holdings Ltd (CLPHY) | $125.97 Billion | 9.20% | 0.86x | $14.34 Billion |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) | $2.46 Billion | 11.28% | 5.30x | $23.53 Billion |
| The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNTHP) | $2.55 Billion | -9.96% | 3.94x | $506.99K |
| Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd (CUPUF) | $133.72 Million | 17.09% | 1.34x | $224.77 Million |