CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 46.00% | 44.49% | 46.06% | 44.64% | 42.39% | 39.96% | 37.75% | 36.98% | 36.44% | 37.94% | 37.74% | 37.89% | 38.40% | 38.63% | 38.92% | 38.63% | 39.49% | 34.75% | 31.87% | 29.03% |
| Operating profit margin | 23.02% | 21.35% | 22.43% | 21.49% | 20.24% | 19.44% | 17.90% | 17.46% | 16.80% | 17.35% | 16.44% | 16.19% | 16.32% | 16.21% | 16.77% | 16.35% | 14.01% | 12.29% | 11.80% | 10.95% |
| Pretax margin | 14.05% | 12.27% | 13.49% | 13.03% | 12.50% | 12.31% | 11.47% | 11.67% | 15.20% | 14.97% | 14.16% | 14.54% | 11.41% | 13.87% | 13.26% | 12.46% | -11.66% | -10.90% | -7.43% | -6.05% |
| Net profit margin | 11.79% | 11.25% | 12.28% | 11.03% | 10.55% | 9.31% | 8.41% | 9.11% | 11.34% | 17.67% | 18.16% | 19.30% | 17.79% | 12.75% | 11.74% | 10.12% | -10.42% | -9.49% | -6.87% | -5.28% |
CenterPoint Energy Inc's profitability ratios have shown improving trends over the past few years.
- Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has steadily increased from 29.03% on March 31, 2020, to 46.00% on December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to command more favorable pricing or manage its production costs efficiently.
- Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin has also shown a positive trend, rising from 10.95% on March 31, 2020, to 23.02% on December 31, 2024. This suggests that the company has been successful in controlling its operating expenses while increasing its operating income.
- Pretax Margin: The pretax margin, after some negative figures in 2020, improved significantly and remained relatively stable from March 31, 2021, onwards. This indicates that the company has been able to generate more income before taxes, which reflects improved operational performance.
- Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin displays a similar pattern of improvement, increasing from a negative figure on December 31, 2020, to 11.79% on December 31, 2024. This shows that the company has successfully managed its overall expenses and taxes while increasing its bottom-line net income.
Overall, the increasing trend in all profitability ratios suggests that CenterPoint Energy Inc has been effectively managing its costs, generating higher revenue, and improving its operational efficiency over the analyzed period.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.55% | 4.26% | 4.69% | 4.56% | 4.43% | 4.60% | 4.35% | 4.32% | 4.06% | 4.22% | 3.98% | 3.94% | 3.62% | 3.53% | 3.66% | 3.55% | 3.10% | 3.23% | 3.56% | 3.59% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 2.33% | 2.25% | 2.57% | 2.34% | 2.31% | 2.20% | 2.04% | 2.25% | 2.74% | 4.29% | 4.40% | 4.70% | 3.94% | 2.78% | 2.56% | 2.20% | -2.31% | -2.50% | -2.07% | -1.73% |
| Return on total capital | 19.24% | 17.73% | 18.92% | 22.23% | 25.49% | 28.82% | 28.48% | 27.89% | 28.15% | 29.17% | 28.35% | 31.08% | 33.35% | 35.06% | 33.94% | 30.75% | 12.50% | 12.52% | 15.69% | 20.59% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.55% | 9.14% | 10.16% | 9.42% | 9.49% | 8.96% | 7.51% | 8.22% | 10.52% | 15.79% | 15.89% | 16.62% | 15.78% | 11.64% | 10.54% | 9.05% | -9.26% | -9.73% | -7.95% | -8.28% |
CenterPoint Energy Inc's profitability ratios show a steady improvement over the quarters analyzed.
1. Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) increased from 3.59% in March 2020 to 4.55% in December 2024, showing the company's ability to generate operating income from its assets has been on an upward trend.
2. Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited a positive trend, moving from negative figures in the second half of 2020 to around 2.33% by December 2024. This indicates an improvement in the overall profitability of the company's assets.
3. Return on total capital peaked at 35.06% in September 2021 but fluctuated afterward, averaging around 25-30% in the following periods. The decline from the peak could be due to changes in the company's capital structure or investment decisions.
4. Return on equity (ROE) saw a similar pattern to ROA, starting in negative territory in 2020 and gradually increasing to 9.55% by December 2024. This implies that the company has been more efficient in generating returns for its equity shareholders over the analyzed period.
Overall, CenterPoint Energy Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a positive trajectory, reflecting improved operational efficiency and profitability over the quarters.