CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Operating Margin: 22.51%
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s operating margin of 22.51% is 20% above its 5-year average of 18.82%, near the high end of its 5-year range (14.01%–23.02%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 1.21% below its 12-month average of 22.79%.
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CNP Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
22.51%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
22.79%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
20.65%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
18.82%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.27%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
15.32%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
14.51%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.21%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.59%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+38.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+46.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+55.17%
CNP Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $27.83B | 22.51% | 22.79% | 20.65% | 18.82% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.08B | 35.87% | 32.86% | 28.15% | 28.06% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.00B | 18.72% | 18.20% | 17.33% | 17.48% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $36.83B | 23.97% | 24.63% | 22.69% | 22.49% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.76B | 23.01% | 22.88% | 22.81% | 22.43% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.37B | 17.33% | 17.62% | 16.92% | 18.31% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.57B | 21.03% | 19.98% | 18.97% | 16.56% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.86B | 19.85% | 18.69% | 17.68% | 17.58% |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.32B | 22.57% | 22.95% | 20.59% | 19.26% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $58.65B | 26.35% | 24.60% | 20.82% | 19.21% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
41.3%
Operating Margin
22.5%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The operating margin for CNP stock is 22.51%.
- Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s operating margin of 22.51% is 20% above its 5-year average of 18.82%, near the high end of its 5-year range (14.01%–23.02%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The TTM average operating margin for CNP stock is 22.79%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for CNP stock is 20.65%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for CNP stock is 18.82%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for CNP stock is 16.27%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for CNP stock is 15.32%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for CNP stock is 14.51%.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 22.55% |
| 2024-12-31 | 23.02% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.80% |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.32% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.82% |
| 2016-12-31 | 13.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | 12.63% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | 12.46% |
| 2012-12-31 | 13.93% |
| 2011-12-31 | 15.36% |
| 2010-12-31 | 14.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.57% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.24% |
| 2007-12-31 | 12.65% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.21% |
| 2005-12-31 | 10.90% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.61% |
| 2003-12-31 | 17.40% |
| 2002-12-31 | 22.36% |
| 2001-12-31 | 11.63% |
| 2000-12-31 | 10.14% |
| 1999-12-31 | 8.28% |
| 1998-12-31 | 11.40% |
| 1997-12-31 | 13.71% |
| 1996-12-31 | 21.87% |
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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