CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Gross Margin: 41.30%
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s gross margin of 41.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 38.57%, near the high end of its 5-year range (28.71%–46.00%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 10.56% above its 12-month average of 37.36%.
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CNP Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
41.30%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
37.36%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
38.38%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
38.57%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
36.28%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
34.27%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
35.09%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+10.56%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.59%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.07%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+20.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+17.69%
CNP Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $27.83B | 41.30% | 37.36% | 38.38% | 38.57% |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.08B | 51.43% | 55.14% | 50.37% | 50.93% |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.00B | 53.77% | 61.14% | 62.33% | 64.99% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $36.83B | 55.74% | 47.28% | 42.36% | 40.91% |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.76B | 37.97% | 42.41% | 42.13% | 42.29% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.37B | 65.01% | 63.01% | 62.04% | 63.18% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $46.57B | 24.11% | 34.38% | 37.99% | 36.64% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $48.86B | 18.91% | 35.02% | 37.60% | 38.77% |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR) | $50.32B | 43.33% | 39.10% | 40.10% | 41.00% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) | $58.65B | 49.41% | 48.45% | 47.75% | 48.31% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
41.3%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The gross margin for CNP stock is 41.30%.
- Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s gross margin of 41.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 38.57%, near the high end of its 5-year range (28.71%–46.00%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The TTM average gross margin for CNP stock is 37.36%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for CNP stock is 38.38%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for CNP stock is 38.57%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for CNP stock is 36.28%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for CNP stock is 34.27%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for CNP stock is 35.09%.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 28.71% |
| 2024-12-31 | 46.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | 42.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | 36.44% |
| 2021-12-31 | 38.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | 39.49% |
| 2019-12-31 | 36.62% |
| 2018-12-31 | 39.86% |
| 2017-12-31 | 26.66% |
| 2016-12-31 | 33.65% |
| 2015-12-31 | 30.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | 25.32% |
| 2013-12-31 | 29.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | 36.30% |
| 2011-12-31 | 30.30% |
| 2010-12-31 | 28.37% |
| 2009-12-31 | 47.22% |
| 2008-12-31 | 34.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 37.70% |
| 2006-12-31 | 36.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | 33.05% |
| 2004-12-31 | 37.33% |
| 2003-12-31 | 44.83% |
| 2002-12-31 | 54.11% |
| 2001-12-31 | 40.27% |
| 2000-12-31 | 41.91% |
| 1999-12-31 | 28.72% |
| 1998-12-31 | 37.39% |
| 1997-12-31 | 48.37% |
| 1996-12-31 | 66.65% |
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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