CenterPoint Energy (CNP, Multi-Utilities) Stock Valuation & Fair Value Weak on forward returns
CenterPoint Energy (CNP, Multi-Utilities) trades at a blended P/E of 20.2, about 15% above its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 8.9% and a PEG of 2.26. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 64% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 17.5 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $37.79 corresponds to about $32.80 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
- Price $38.42 at the 2026-10-08 close, 1.6% above the 20-day average ($37.81) and 1.9% below the 50-day ($39.16).
- RSI (14) at 51.4.
- 52-week range $36.62 to $44.77: the price is 14.2% below the high and 4.9% above the low.
The Street vs SeerForecast
Wall Street's mean price target for CNP is $45.06 across 17 analysts, 17.3% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: weak on forward returns. When the two disagree, start your digging there.
Valuation flags
- No notable valuation flags.
Verdict history
tickerseer's rating has not changed since 2026-06-03, but its reason has: it read trading above its usual valuation then and reads weak on forward returns now.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CenterPoint Energy stock overvalued?
At a blended P/E of 20.2 versus its historical normal P/E of 17.5, CenterPoint Energy trades about 15% above its typical valuation, with a PEG of 2.26 on 8.9% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it weak on forward returns.
What is CenterPoint Energy's fair value and PEG?
CenterPoint Energy trades at a blended P/E of 20.2 against a historical normal P/E of 17.5, a PEG of 2.26, and a forward growth estimate of 8.9%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 17.5 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $37.79 corresponds to about $32.80 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
Has tickerseer's rating of CenterPoint Energy changed?
tickerseer's rating has not changed since 2026-06-03, but its reason has: it read trading above its usual valuation then and reads weak on forward returns now.
What is the analyst price target for CenterPoint Energy?
The mean Wall Street price target for CenterPoint Energy is $45.06 across 17 analysts, 17.3% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.
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