(CMS) CMS Energy - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1258961002

Electricity, Natural Gas, Renewable Energy

CMS EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of CMS over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": 0.77, "2020-12": 0.56, "2021-03": 1.21, "2021-06": 0.62, "2021-09": 0.54, "2021-12": 0.47, "2022-03": 1.2, "2022-06": 0.53, "2022-09": 0.56, "2022-12": 0.6, "2023-03": 0.7, "2023-06": 0.75, "2023-09": 0.61, "2023-12": 1.05, "2024-03": 0.97, "2024-06": 0.66, "2024-09": 0.84, "2024-12": 0.87, "2025-03": 1.02, "2025-06": 0.71, "2025-09": 0,

CMS Revenue

Revenue of CMS over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 1507, 2020-12: 1798, 2021-03: 2013, 2021-06: 1558, 2021-09: 1725, 2021-12: 2033, 2022-03: 2374, 2022-06: 1920, 2022-09: 2024, 2022-12: 2278, 2023-03: 2284, 2023-06: 1555, 2023-09: 1673, 2023-12: 1950, 2024-03: 2176, 2024-06: 1607, 2024-09: 1743, 2024-12: 1989, 2025-03: 2447, 2025-06: 1838, 2025-09: null,

Description: CMS CMS Energy

CMS Energy Corporation is a multi-utility company operating primarily in Michigan, with a diverse customer base of 1.9 million electric and 1.8 million gas customers across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The companys operations are segmented into Electric Utility, Gas Utility, and NorthStar Clean Energy, providing a range of energy services including generation, distribution, and sales.

The Electric Utility segment boasts an extensive distribution system, with a total of 86,570 miles of electric distribution lines and 1,098 substations, indicating a significant infrastructure investment. The Gas Utility segment has a substantial transmission and distribution network, with 2,342 miles of transmission lines and 28,368 miles of distribution mains, as well as 15 gas storage fields and 8 compressor stations, suggesting a strong capability to meet customer demand.

From a performance perspective, CMS Energys key metrics include a market capitalization of $21.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.85, and a forward P/E of 19.61, indicating a relatively stable valuation. The companys return on equity stands at 12.49%, suggesting a decent level of profitability. Additional KPIs worth monitoring include the companys dividend yield, debt-to-equity ratio, and the percentage of renewable energy in its generation mix, which could be indicative of its commitment to clean energy and long-term sustainability.

Further analysis could involve examining CMS Energys revenue growth, operating margins, and cash flow generation to assess its financial health and ability to invest in its infrastructure and renewable energy projects. The companys guidance on future growth initiatives, such as expansion of its renewable energy portfolio through NorthStar Clean Energy, could also provide insights into its strategic priorities and potential areas for future growth.

CMS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 21,501m
Sub-Industry Multi-Utilities
IPO / Inception 1984-12-31

CMS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 65.9%
Fundamental 53.0%
Dividend Rating 52.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -4.39%
Analyst Rating 3.79 of 5

CMS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.82%
Annual Growth 5y 6.03%
Payout Consistency 59.5%
Payout Ratio 62.3%

CMS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -1.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 67.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 66%
CAGR 5y 13.26%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.64
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 2.46
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.86
Alpha 1.79
Beta 0.399
Volatility 15.96%
Current Volume 978k
Average Volume 20d 2015.1k
Stop Loss 72.1 (-3%)
Signal 0.31

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0

Net Income (1.02b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 481.0m TTM)
FCFTA 0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.26pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -0.04% (prev 6.17%; Δ -6.21pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.06 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.12b > Net Income 1.02b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (17.20b) to EBITDA (3.22b) ratio: 5.34 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.00 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (299.1m) change vs 12m ago 0.20% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 42.09% (prev 41.18%; Δ 0.90pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 22.25% (prev 21.56%; Δ 0.70pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 2.60 (EBITDA TTM 3.22b / Interest Expense TTM 744.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.63

(A) -0.00 = (Total Current Assets 3.19b - Total Current Liabilities 3.20b) / Total Assets 37.70b
(B) 0.06 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.21b / Total Assets 37.70b
(C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 1.94b / Avg Total Assets 36.03b
(D) 0.08 = Book Value of Equity 2.17b / Total Liabilities 28.73b
Total Rating: 0.63 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 53.03

1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0
2. FCF Yield 2.83% = 1.41
3. FCF Margin 13.66% = 3.41
4. Debt/Equity 2.15 = 0.55
5. Debt/Ebitda 5.34 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= 1.44)% = 1.80
7. RoE 12.37% = 1.03
8. Rev. Trend -7.00% = -0.53
9. EPS Trend -23.09% = -1.15

What is the price of CMS shares?

As of October 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 74.35 with a total of 977,999 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.80%, over one month by +3.87%, over three months by +6.16% and over the past year by +9.67%.

Is CMS Energy a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, CMS Energy is currently (October 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 53.03 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CMS is around 77.04 USD . This means that CMS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.62%.

Is CMS a buy, sell or hold?

CMS Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.79. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CMS.
  • Strong Buy: 6
  • Buy: 4
  • Hold: 8
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the CMS price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 76.4 2.8%
Analysts Target Price 76.4 2.8%
ValueRay Target Price 82.8 11.3%

Last update: 2025-10-04 03:48

CMS Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 21.50b (21.50b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 21.1888
P/E Forward = 18.7617
P/S = 2.682
P/B = 2.6515
P/EG = 2.667
Beta = 0.399
Revenue TTM = 8.02b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.94b USD
EBITDA TTM = 3.22b USD
Long Term Debt = 18.05b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.12b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 18.05b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 17.20b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 38.70b USD (21.50b + Debt 18.05b - CCE 844.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.60 (Ebit TTM 1.94b / Interest Expense TTM 744.0m)
FCF Yield = 2.83% (FCF TTM 1.09b / Enterprise Value 38.70b)
FCF Margin = 13.66% (FCF TTM 1.09b / Revenue TTM 8.02b)
Net Margin = 12.76% (Net Income TTM 1.02b / Revenue TTM 8.02b)
Gross Margin = 42.09% ((Revenue TTM 8.02b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.64b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 38.85% (prev 42.66%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.03 (Enterprise Value 38.70b / Total Assets 37.70b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.10% (Interest Expense 199.0m / Debt 18.05b)
Taxrate = 24.31% (62.0m / 255.0m)
NOPAT = 1.47b (EBIT 1.94b * (1 - 24.31%))
Current Ratio = 1.00 (Total Current Assets 3.19b / Total Current Liabilities 3.20b)
Debt / Equity = 2.15 (Debt 18.05b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 8.39b)
Debt / EBITDA = 5.34 (Net Debt 17.20b / EBITDA 3.22b)
Debt / FCF = 15.71 (Net Debt 17.20b / FCF TTM 1.09b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 8.27b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 2.71% (Net Income 1.02b / Total Assets 37.70b)
RoE = 12.37% (Net Income TTM 1.02b / Total Stockholder Equity 8.27b)
RoCE = 7.36% (EBIT 1.94b / Capital Employed (Equity 8.27b + L.T.Debt 18.05b))
RoIC = 5.89% (NOPAT 1.47b / Invested Capital 24.86b)
WACC = 4.45% (E(21.50b)/V(39.55b) * Re(7.49%) + D(18.05b)/V(39.55b) * Rd(1.10%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Discount Rate = 7.49% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 8.05%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.80%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 70.59% ; FCFE base≈1.09b ; Y1≈720.7m ; Y5≈333.4m
Fair Price DCF = 21.85 (DCF Value 6.54b / Shares Outstanding 299.3m; 5y FCF grow -39.59% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -23.09 | EPS CAGR: -55.41% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -7.00 | Revenue CAGR: -3.44% | SUE: 0.40 | # QB: 0

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