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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Financial Forecast Calculator

Interactive 5-year forecast and DCF for CenterPoint Energy. Adjust revenue growth, gross margin, capex intensity, WACC, and terminal growth - see revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value update in real time. Seeded from CenterPoint Energy’s most recent SEC filings.

Revenue FY30
$10.22B
from $8.61B
FCF FY30
$4.01B
Margin 39.3%
Enterprise value
$64.69B
7.5× LTM revenue
Equity value
$43.75B
Net debt $20.94B
Revenue & free cash flow - history and 5-year forecast
Line (area)
Bars
Historicals from SEC EDGAR (grey). Forecast years (color) update live as you move the sliders.

Assumptions

Revenue growth (annual)
3.5%
-10.0%baseline 3.5%40.0%
Gross margin
97.4%
5.0%baseline 97.4%90.0%
Capex % of revenue
40.0%
0.0%baseline 40.0%30.0%
WACC (discount rate)
9.00%
4.0%baseline 9.0%18.0%
Terminal growth
2.50%
0.0%baseline 2.5%5.0%

Need this as an Excel model?

Keep iterating on the CenterPoint Energy forecast in Excel. The downloadable sample has every assumption you see here plus a fully integrated income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and debt schedule - five years of SEC historicals and live formulas in a fully editable workbook.

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Income statement, brown brand palette
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Income statement, green brand palette
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Income statement, red brand palette

Frequently asked

What does CenterPoint Energy do?+

CenterPoint Energy is a public utility holding company that operates regulated electric transmission and distribution systems, and natural gas distribution systems across several US states. The company provides electric services primarily to the Houston area and southwestern Indiana, and natural gas distribution in Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, and Texas.

How does CenterPoint Energy generate revenue?+

CenterPoint Energy's earnings are primarily driven by a regulated return on its infrastructure investments, known as its rate base. As a regulated utility, its revenue is often decoupled from volume, with earnings tied to capital investment multiplied by an allowed return on equity.

What are CenterPoint Energy's capital expenditure plans?+

CenterPoint Energy has a substantial $65.5 billion 10-year capital expenditure plan from 2026-2035, with approximately 70% allocated to growth and modernization. This includes major projects like a new 765 kV import line in Texas and systemwide resiliency upgrades.

What are the key financial assumptions in a CenterPoint Energy financial model?+

Key financial assumptions in a CenterPoint Energy model include a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.5% and a high capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue, around 40%. Other important assumptions cover COGS, SGA, D&A, and tax rates, reflecting its regulated utility nature.

How is CenterPoint Energy's equity valuation determined?+

CenterPoint Energy's equity valuation is determined by evaluating its rate base growth, capital expenditure recovery, and dividend sustainability. The model also assesses its credit profile as a regulated multi-utility.

Can I download a financial model for CenterPoint Energy?+

Yes, a downloadable Excel financial model is available for CenterPoint Energy. This model evaluates the company's financial performance and forecasts key metrics through FY2030.

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