CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.34x
The interest coverage ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) is 2.34x as of Friday, June 12, 2026.
CNP Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2.34x
CNP Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $27.83B | 2.34x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.08B | 9.09x | 8.10x | 8.23x | 8.92x |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.00B | 2.49x | 2.42x | 2.26x | 2.14x |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.76B | 2.00x | 1.98x | 2.30x | 2.43x |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.35B | 2.65x | 2.65x | 2.91x | 3.13x |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.37B | 2.38x | 2.34x | 2.42x | 2.56x |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.91B | 2.42x | 2.34x | 2.33x | 2.19x |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.88B | 2.14x | 2.08x | 2.31x | 2.43x |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.32B | 2.28x | 2.29x | 2.31x | 2.29x |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $59.01B | 2.18x | 1.95x | 1.85x | 1.74x |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
2.3x
Debt/Equity
2.12
Current Ratio
0.91
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The interest coverage ratio for CNP stock is 2.34x.
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