CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 5/8 03/15/2078 (CMSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CMSA - US1258968601
23.03 USD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CMSA. CMSA was compared to 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While CMSA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CMSA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CMSA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CMSA had a positive cash flow from operations.
CMSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CMSA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CMSA (2.73%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
CMSA has a Return On Equity of 11.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMSA outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
CMSA has a Return On Invested Capital (3.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMSA is in line with the industry average of 3.89%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.46%) for CMSA is below the current ROIC(3.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.73% | ||
| ROE | 11.7% | ||
| ROIC | 3.95% |
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)3.05%
ROE(3y)11.83%
ROE(5y)13.91%
ROIC(3y)3.46%
ROIC(5y)3.6%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.50%, CMSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMSA has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.70%, CMSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
CMSA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CMSA's Gross Margin of 70.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMSA outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
CMSA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.5% | ||
| GM | 70.26% |
OM growth 3Y8.16%
OM growth 5Y1.8%
PM growth 3Y-10.44%
PM growth 5Y5.87%
GM growth 3Y3.22%
GM growth 5Y2.04%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMSA is destroying value.
CMSA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMSA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMSA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that CMSA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMSA has a Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMSA underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.91 is on the high side and indicates that CMSA has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.91, CMSA is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC5.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CMSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMSA's Current ratio of 0.90 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMSA outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that CMSA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.60, CMSA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CMSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.28%.
CMSA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.05% yearly.
CMSA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.96%.
Measured over the past years, CMSA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.28%
EPS 3Y5.55%
EPS 5Y6.05%
EPS Q2Q%10.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.96%
Revenue growth 3Y0.84%
Revenue growth 5Y1.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.95%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.58% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.66% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
EPS Next 5Y7.58%
Revenue Next Year2.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y4.66%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.52, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMSA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMSA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say CMSA is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.92, the valuation of CMSA can be described as very cheap.
80.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMSA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.68. CMSA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMSA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CMSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMSA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CMSA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.87.
CMSA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CMSA grows each year by 6.54%, which is quite nice.
CMSA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
CMSA has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
CMSA pays out 62.87% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CMSA's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.87%
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 5/8 03/15/2078
NYSE:CMSA (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
23.03
-0.01 (-0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners101.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.89B
Revenue(TTM)8.29B
Net Income(TTM)1.04B
Analysts75.24
Price Target25.32 (9.94%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.54%
DP62.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.49%
Min EPS beat(2)2.11%
Max EPS beat(2)8.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.09%
Max EPS beat(4)8.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.87%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.97%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.61%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.42%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.42%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.65%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.25%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.59%
PT rev (1m)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)7.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.19 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
EPS(TTM)3.53
EY15.33%
EPS(NY)3.89
Fwd EY16.88%
FCF(TTM)-5.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY31.33%
SpS27.71
BVpS29.61
TBVpS29.61
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number48.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.73% | ||
| ROE | 11.7% | ||
| ROCE | 4.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.99% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.99% | ||
| OM | 20.7% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.5% | ||
| GM | 70.26% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)3.05%
ROE(3y)11.83%
ROE(5y)13.91%
ROIC(3y)3.46%
ROIC(5y)3.6%
ROICexc(3y)3.48%
ROICexc(5y)3.62%
ROICexgc(3y)3.48%
ROICexgc(5y)3.62%
ROCE(3y)4.31%
ROCE(5y)4.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.23%
OM growth 3Y8.16%
OM growth 5Y1.8%
PM growth 3Y-10.44%
PM growth 5Y5.87%
GM growth 3Y3.22%
GM growth 5Y2.04%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.62 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 284.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 44.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
F-Score5
WACC5.24%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)219.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)213.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.28%
EPS 3Y5.55%
EPS 5Y6.05%
EPS Q2Q%10.71%
EPS Next Y8.48%
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
EPS Next 5Y7.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.96%
Revenue growth 3Y0.84%
Revenue growth 5Y1.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.95%
Revenue Next Year2.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y4.66%
EBIT growth 1Y16.96%
EBIT growth 3Y9.07%
EBIT growth 5Y3.72%
EBIT Next Year92.04%
EBIT Next 3Y32.08%
EBIT Next 5Y23.09%
FCF growth 1Y-339.65%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.25%
OCF growth 3Y9.22%
OCF growth 5Y5.77%
CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 5/8 03/15/2078 / CMSA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CMSA.
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CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 5/8 03/15/2078 (CMSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 5/8 03/15/2078 (CMSA) stock?
The financial health rating of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 5/8 03/15/2078 (CMSA) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CMSA stock?
The dividend rating of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 5/8 03/15/2078 (CMSA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.87%.