CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) - Net Assets

Latest as of March 2026: $11.45 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) has net assets worth $11.45 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($47.84 Billion) and total liabilities ($36.39 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. Check CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets $11.45 Billion
% of Total Assets 23.93%
Annual Growth Rate 3.5%
5-Year Change 18.46%
10-Year Change 222.34%
Growth Volatility 26.64

CenterPoint Energy Inc - Net Assets Trend (1994–2025)

This chart illustrates how CenterPoint Energy Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See CenterPoint Energy Inc liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Net Assets for CenterPoint Energy Inc (1994–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of CenterPoint Energy Inc from 1994 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see CNP market cap.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 $11.15 Billion +4.57%
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 67.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings $2.04 Billion 18.32%
Common Stock $6.00 Million 0.05%
Other Comprehensive Income $-26.00 Million -0.23%
Other Components $9.13 Billion 81.86%
Total Equity $11.15 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
Arch Capital Group Ltd
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Biogen Inc
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SHINHAN FINL ADR/1 SW5000
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Hubbell Inc
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Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Ltd Co
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MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc
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Pembina Pipeline Corp
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Sampo A SDB
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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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 10,666,000,000 to 11,153,000,000, a change of 487,000,000 (4.6%).
  • Net income of 1,052,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 574,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 9,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income $1.05 Billion +9.43%
Dividends Paid $574.00 Million -5.15%
Other Comprehensive Income $-9.00 Million -0.08%
Other Changes $18.00 Million +0.16%
Total Change $- 4.57%

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: 2.52x
  • 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 2.75x to 2.52x 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 $42.82 x
1995-12-31 $18.26 $42.82 x
1996-12-31 $16.25 $42.82 x
1997-12-31 $19.31 $42.82 x
1998-12-31 $15.27 $42.82 x
1999-12-31 $18.55 $42.82 x
2000-12-31 $19.13 $42.82 x
2001-12-31 $23.45 $42.82 x
2002-12-31 $4.74 $42.82 x
2003-12-31 $5.31 $42.82 x
2004-12-31 $3.03 $42.82 x
2005-12-31 $3.86 $42.82 x
2006-12-31 $4.79 $42.82 x
2007-12-31 $5.28 $42.82 x
2008-12-31 $5.92 $42.82 x
2009-12-31 $7.17 $42.82 x
2010-12-31 $7.74 $42.82 x
2011-12-31 $9.84 $42.82 x
2012-12-31 $10.00 $42.82 x
2013-12-31 $10.04 $42.82 x
2014-12-31 $10.54 $42.82 x
2015-12-31 $8.05 $42.82 x
2016-12-31 $7.98 $42.82 x
2017-12-31 $10.79 $42.82 x
2018-12-31 $17.81 $42.82 x
2019-12-31 $16.55 $42.82 x
2020-12-31 $15.72 $42.82 x
2021-12-31 $15.44 $42.82 x
2022-12-31 $15.89 $42.82 x
2023-12-31 $15.27 $42.82 x
2024-12-31 $16.56 $42.82 x
2025-12-31 $17.00 $42.82 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): 9.43%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 11.24%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.19x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 4.33x
  • Recent ROE (9.43%) is above the historical average (1.55%), 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
2025 9.43% 11.24% 0.19x 4.33x $-63.30 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: $31,358,466,667
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -0.07%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) $11.45 Billion 10.39% 3.18x $27.65 Billion
Ameren Corp (AEE) $6.69 Billion 4.32% 2.15x $30.07 Billion
American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) $22.68 Billion 10.97% 2.87x $69.48 Billion
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) $3.49 Billion 12.95% 3.99x $22.43 Billion
Dominion Energy Inc (D) $12.04 Billion 23.32% 2.56x $58.27 Billion
DTE Energy Company (DTE) $11.84 Billion 9.88% 2.57x $30.36 Billion
Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) $53.02 Billion 9.37% 2.69x $96.56 Billion
Consolidated Edison Inc (ED) $18.21 Billion 7.37% 2.19x $39.18 Billion
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR (EDN) $143.55 Billion -90.20% 2.23x $519.48 Million
Edison International (EIX) $10.71 Billion 11.35% 3.17x $27.16 Billion

About CenterPoint Energy Inc

NYSE:CNP USA Utilities - Regulated Electric
Market Cap
$28.01 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#972 Global
#413 in USA
Share Price
$42.82
Change (1 day)
+0.45%
52-Week Range
$35.77 - $44.14
All Time High
$44.14
Categories
Companies in USA Utilities - Regulated Electric
About

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through Electric; Natural Gas; and Corporate and Other 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 t… Read more