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CMS Energy (CMS) Financial Forecast Calculator

Interactive 5-year forecast and DCF for CMS 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 CMS Energy’s most recent SEC filings.

Revenue FY30
$8.50B
from $7.26B
FCF FY30
$1.78B
Margin 21.0%
Enterprise value
$30.61B
4.2× LTM revenue
Equity value
$14.32B
Net debt $16.28B
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)
3.2%
-10.0%baseline 3.2%40.0%
Gross margin
45.0%
5.0%baseline 45.0%90.0%
Capex % of revenue
15.8%
0.0%baseline 15.8%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%

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Keep iterating on the CMS 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 CMS Energy do?+

CMS Energy is a multi-utility holding company primarily operating through its subsidiary, Consumers Energy, to provide electricity and natural gas to approximately 6.7 million residents in Michigan. The company focuses on a regulated, asset-heavy model, driving earnings through capital investments in utility infrastructure and renewable energy.

How does CMS Energy generate revenue?+

CMS Energy generates revenue primarily through its Electric Utility and Gas Utility segments, which provide electricity and natural gas services to its designated Michigan service territories. Earnings are driven by capital investments in utility infrastructure and renewable energy generation, upon which the company earns a regulated return on equity.

What is a key assumption for capital expenditures in CMS Energy's financial model?+

In CMS Energy's financial model, capital expenditure (Capex) is assumed to be approximately 15.8% of revenue. This reflects the company's asset-heavy utility model and significant ongoing investments in infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

What is the purpose of the financial model for CMS Energy?+

The financial model for CMS Energy is designed to evaluate the company's equity valuation and dividend sustainability. It achieves this by forecasting regulated rate base growth, allowed returns, and capital expenditure requirements under the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) regulatory framework.

Can I download an Excel financial model for CMS Energy?+

Yes, an Excel financial model for CMS Energy is available for download. This model forecasts the company's financials from FY2026 through FY2030, providing a comprehensive view of its future performance.

What is CMS Energy's strategic focus regarding clean energy?+

CMS Energy is heavily focused on its Clean Energy Transformation, committing to a 20-Year Renewable Energy Plan. This plan aims to add 9 GW of solar and 4 GW of wind capacity by 2040, alongside an $8.5 billion electric Reliability Roadmap.

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