CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Net Profit Margin: 11.38%
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s net profit margin high or low?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s net profit margin of 11.38% is 31% above its 5-year average of 8.71%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-10.42%–17.79%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 1.17% below its 12-month average of 11.52%.
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CNP Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
11.38%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
11.52%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
11.23%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
8.71%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
7.60%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
7.55%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
6.69%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.17%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+30.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+49.70%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+50.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+69.98%
CNP Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $27.83B | 11.38% | 11.52% | 11.23% | 8.71% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.08B | 27.58% | 25.27% | 22.42% | 21.75% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.00B | 6.86% | 7.01% | 6.46% | 7.89% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.76B | 18.58% | 17.95% | 17.42% | 17.72% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.35B | 16.25% | 16.84% | 15.83% | 15.93% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.37B | 12.52% | 11.95% | 12.92% | 11.76% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.91B | 11.21% | 11.04% | 11.04% | 9.94% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.88B | 14.14% | 14.08% | 12.99% | 12.77% |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.32B | 13.56% | 11.31% | 12.51% | 12.25% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $59.01B | 16.92% | 16.43% | 13.88% | 13.74% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
22.5%
Net Profit Margin
11.4%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The net profit margin for CNP stock is 11.38%.
- Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s net profit margin high or low?
- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s net profit margin of 11.38% is 31% above its 5-year average of 8.71%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-10.42%–17.79%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for CNP stock is 11.52%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for CNP stock is 11.23%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for CNP stock is 8.71%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for CNP stock is 7.60%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for CNP stock is 7.55%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for CNP stock is 6.69%.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.24% |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.55% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.34% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.79% |
| 2020-12-31 | -10.42% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.46% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.86% |
| 2017-12-31 | 18.64% |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.74% |
| 2015-12-31 | -9.37% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.62% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.84% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.60% |
| 2011-12-31 | 16.06% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.03% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.49% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.95% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.15% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.64% |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.59% |
| 2004-12-31 | -11.31% |
| 2003-12-31 | 6.21% |
| 2002-12-31 | -60.90% |
| 2001-12-31 | 9.20% |
| 2000-12-31 | 4.31% |
| 1999-12-31 | 12.16% |
| 1998-12-31 | -1.26% |
| 1997-12-31 | 6.12% |
| 1996-12-31 | 9.89% |
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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