CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Current Ratio: 0.91
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s current ratio high or low?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.91 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.00, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.61–1.72).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 8.54% below its 12-month average of 1.00.
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CNP Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
0.91
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
1.00
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
0.92
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
1.00
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
1.12
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.06
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.02
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.36%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-9.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.55%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-14.50%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-10.99%
CNP Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $27.83B | 0.91 | 1.00 | 0.92 | 1.00 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.08B | 0.67 | 0.80 | 0.78 | 0.75 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.00B | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.61 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.76B | 0.80 | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.59 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.35B | 0.47 | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.59 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.37B | 1.02 | 1.03 | 1.05 | 0.99 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.91B | 0.92 | 0.90 | 0.82 | 0.86 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.88B | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.32B | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.60 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $59.01B | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.81 | 0.79 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
0.91
Quick Ratio
0.91
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The current ratio for CNP stock is 0.91.
- Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.91 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.00, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.61–1.72).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The TTM average current ratio for CNP stock is 1.00.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for CNP stock is 0.92.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for CNP stock is 1.00.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for CNP stock is 1.12.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for CNP stock is 1.06.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for CNP stock is 1.02.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.13 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.11 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.15 |
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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding enterprise across the United States, primarily through its Electric and Natural Gas divisions. The Electric segment manages power generation assets, alongside the transmission and distribution networks that supply electricity to consumers, and actively participates in the wholesale power market. Its Natural Gas segment delivers natural gas distribution services, provides home appliance maintenance and repair in Minnesota, and extends home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana through a third-party partner. This segment is also engaged in the sale of regulated intrastate natural gas, as well as its transportation and storage for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation clients. As of December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy served approximately 2.7 million metered customers. Its substantial infrastructure included 239 substation sites with a total installed transformer capacity of 71,241 megavolt amperes, roughly 100,000 linear miles of natural gas distribution and transmission mains, and 285 miles of intrastate pipelines across Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The company was established in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Diversified Utilities
- CEO
- Christopher A. Foster