CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) EBITDA Margin: 39.33%
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 39.33% is 11% above its 5-year average of 35.53%, near the high end of its 5-year range (30.75%–40.39%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 1.33% below its 12-month average of 39.86%.
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CNP Average EBITDA Margin Chart
CNP Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
CNP EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
39.33%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
39.86%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
37.76%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
35.53%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
30.82%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
30.01%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
31.63%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.16%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.69%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+27.60%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+31.05%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+24.34%
CNP Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $27.83B | 39.33% | 39.86% | 37.76% | 35.53% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.08B | 50.70% | 50.52% | 44.31% | 43.74% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.00B | 28.19% | 29.33% | 29.90% | 31.59% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.76B | 46.29% | 45.72% | 43.93% | 43.31% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.35B | 41.30% | 43.42% | 40.41% | 39.71% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.37B | 36.36% | 36.14% | 36.66% | 35.36% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.91B | 37.35% | 36.42% | 36.75% | 38.51% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.88B | 41.37% | 41.48% | 38.18% | 37.41% |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.32B | 47.46% | 44.93% | 40.29% | 40.22% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $59.01B | 48.59% | 47.49% | 44.79% | 45.88% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
41.3%
EBITDA Margin
39.3%
Operating Margin
22.5%
Net Margin
11.4%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The EBITDA margin for CNP stock is 39.33%.
- Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 39.33% is 11% above its 5-year average of 35.53%, near the high end of its 5-year range (30.75%–40.39%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for CNP stock is 39.86%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for CNP stock is 37.76%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for CNP stock is 35.53%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for CNP stock is 30.82%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for CNP stock is 30.01%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for CNP stock is 31.63%.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 39.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | 40.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | 36.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | 34.64% |
| 2021-12-31 | 31.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | 30.75% |
| 2019-12-31 | 30.90% |
| 2018-12-31 | 35.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | 25.89% |
| 2016-12-31 | 29.77% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.02% |
| 2014-12-31 | 25.68% |
| 2013-12-31 | 27.37% |
| 2012-12-31 | 31.88% |
| 2011-12-31 | 31.28% |
| 2010-12-31 | 24.93% |
| 2009-12-31 | 23.37% |
| 2008-12-31 | 17.97% |
| 2007-12-31 | 107.23% |
| 2006-12-31 | 18.24% |
| 2005-12-31 | 17.26% |
| 2004-12-31 | 20.89% |
| 2003-12-31 | 25.18% |
| 2002-12-31 | 34.12% |
| 2001-12-31 | 18.21% |
| 2000-12-31 | 18.87% |
| 1999-12-31 | 14.23% |
| 1998-12-31 | 19.25% |
| 1997-12-31 | 23.60% |
| 1996-12-31 | 36.12% |
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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