CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) has total liabilities worth $36.39 Billion USD as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
CenterPoint Energy Inc - Total Liabilities Trend (1994–2025)
This chart illustrates how CenterPoint Energy Inc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See working capital position of CenterPoint Energy Inc to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
CenterPoint Energy Inc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of CenterPoint Energy Inc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
SHINHAN FINL ADR/1 SW5000
F:KSF1
|
Germany | €725.64 Trillion |
|
China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd
F:M4B
|
Germany | €12.19 Trillion |
|
Biogen Inc
NASDAQ:BIIB
|
USA | $11.18 Billion |
|
Arch Capital Group Ltd
F:RSK
|
Germany | €57.26 Billion |
|
Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Ltd Co
SHG:601869
|
China | CN¥16.86 Billion |
|
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:MTSI
|
USA | $596.82 Million |
|
Sampo A SDB
ST:SAMPO-SDB
|
Sweden | Skr17.87 Billion |
|
Amrize Ltd
NYSE:AMRZ
|
USA | $11.14 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1994–2025)
This chart breaks down CenterPoint Energy Inc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see CNP market cap overview.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.16 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 3.18 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.76 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how CenterPoint Energy Inc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for CenterPoint Energy Inc (1994–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of CenterPoint Energy Inc from 1994 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $37.09 Billion | +12.06% |
| 2024-12-31 | $33.10 Billion | +10.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | $30.05 Billion | +5.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | $28.50 Billion | +0.84% |
| 2021-12-31 | $28.26 Billion | +12.50% |
| 2020-12-31 | $25.12 Billion | -7.53% |
| 2019-12-31 | $27.17 Billion | +43.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | $18.95 Billion | +5.00% |
| 2017-12-31 | $18.05 Billion | -1.75% |
| 2016-12-31 | $18.37 Billion | +2.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | $17.87 Billion | -4.18% |
| 2014-12-31 | $18.65 Billion | +6.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | $17.54 Billion | -5.54% |
| 2012-12-31 | $18.57 Billion | +6.23% |
| 2011-12-31 | $17.48 Billion | +3.36% |
| 2010-12-31 | $16.91 Billion | -1.29% |
| 2009-12-31 | $17.13 Billion | -2.86% |
| 2008-12-31 | $17.64 Billion | +9.82% |
| 2007-12-31 | $16.06 Billion | -0.09% |
| 2006-12-31 | $16.08 Billion | +1.62% |
| 2005-12-31 | $15.82 Billion | -7.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | $17.06 Billion | -12.25% |
| 2003-12-31 | $19.44 Billion | +6.73% |
| 2002-12-31 | $18.21 Billion | -20.03% |
| 2001-12-31 | $22.78 Billion | -14.36% |
| 2000-12-31 | $26.59 Billion | +27.16% |
| 1999-12-31 | $20.91 Billion | +41.16% |
| 1998-12-31 | $14.82 Billion | +9.61% |
| 1997-12-31 | $13.52 Billion | +62.39% |
| 1996-12-31 | $8.32 Billion | +14.14% |
| 1995-12-31 | $7.29 Billion | -13.70% |
| 1994-12-31 | $8.45 Billion | -- |
About CenterPoint Energy Inc
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