PE Ratio: 23.01

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 23.01 is 13% above its 5-year average of 20.45, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.33–28.13).

As of 2026-09-11T12:05:58.679Z. 10.68% below its 12-month average of 25.76.

PE Ratio (23.01) = Close Price ($39.12) / Diluted TTM EPS ($1.70)

CNP PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 23.0, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 74% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?

The P/E ratio for CNP stock is 23.01.

Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 23.01 is 13% above its 5-year average of 20.45, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.33–28.13).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for CNP stock is 25.76.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for CNP stock is 23.18.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for CNP stock is 20.45.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for CNP stock is 19.33.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for CNP stock is 19.04.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for CNP stock is 17.13.

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