CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 3.96%
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.96% is in line with its 5-year average of 3.63%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.92%–4.15%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 2.34% below its 12-month average of 4.05%.
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CNP Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
3.96%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
4.05%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
3.86%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
3.63%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
3.57%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
3.49%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
3.83%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.72%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.04%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+13.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+3.42%
CNP Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $27.83B | 3.96% | 4.05% | 3.86% | 3.63% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.08B | 4.58% | 4.67% | 4.43% | 4.37% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.00B | 4.46% | 4.06% | 3.39% | 3.56% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.76B | 4.12% | 4.10% | 4.40% | 4.42% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $37.35B | 5.25% | 4.70% | 4.31% | 4.21% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.37B | 3.24% | 3.36% | 3.27% | 3.54% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.91B | 3.97% | 3.95% | 3.68% | 3.14% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.88B | 3.77% | 3.71% | 3.95% | 3.99% |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.32B | 3.55% | 3.37% | 3.76% | 3.53% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $59.01B | 3.41% | 3.13% | 2.58% | 2.44% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
4.0%
ROE
9.3%
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for CNP stock is 3.96%.
- Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.96% is in line with its 5-year average of 3.63%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.92%–4.15%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CNP stock is 4.05%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CNP stock is 3.86%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CNP stock is 3.63%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CNP stock is 3.57%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CNP stock is 3.49%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for CNP stock is 3.83%.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.96% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.02% |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.29% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.12% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.58% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.59% |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.25% |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.89% |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.04% |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.07% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.76% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.36% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.31% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.54% |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.23% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.18% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.37% |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.73% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.20% |
| 2001-12-31 | 3.26% |
| 2000-12-31 | 2.23% |
| 1999-12-31 | 3.54% |
| 1998-12-31 | 5.71% |
| 1997-12-31 | 3.77% |
| 1996-12-31 | 5.15% |
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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