CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Debt to Equity Ratio: 2.12
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 2.12 is 15% above its 5-year average of 1.84, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.61–2.12).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 3.67% above its 12-month average of 2.04.
CNP Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CNP Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CNP Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CNP Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2.12
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
2.04
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
1.93
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
1.84
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.90
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
2.01
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
2.61
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+10.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.37%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.67%
CNP Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $27.83B | 2.12 | 2.04 | 1.93 | 1.84 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.08B | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.76 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.00B | 2.16 | 2.06 | 2.16 | 2.46 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.76B | 1.68 | 1.58 | 1.49 | 1.42 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.35B | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.60 | 1.53 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.37B | 1.19 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.24 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.91B | 1.76 | 1.75 | 1.71 | 1.50 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.88B | 1.47 | 1.51 | 1.53 | 1.54 |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.32B | 1.80 | 1.86 | 1.89 | 2.01 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $59.01B | 1.68 | 1.60 | 1.58 | 1.54 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
2.12
Current Ratio
0.91
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The debt to equity ratio for CNP stock is 2.12.
- Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio of 2.12 is 15% above its 5-year average of 1.84, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.61–2.12).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for CNP stock is 2.04.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CNP stock is 1.93.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CNP stock is 1.84.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CNP stock is 1.90.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CNP stock is 2.01.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CNP stock is 2.61.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.12 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.97 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.71 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.81 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.14 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.89 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.48 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.55 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.95 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.28 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.18 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.96 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.82 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.48 |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.90 |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.87 |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.17 |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.25 |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.28 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2000-12-31 | 2.12 |
| 1999-12-31 | 2.30 |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.16 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.17 |
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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