CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078 (CMSC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CMSC - US1258968528
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22.97 USD
-0.03 (-0.13%)
Taking everything into account, CMSC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMSC was compared to 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. While CMSC has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. CMSC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CMSC was profitable.
In the past year CMSC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CMSC has been profitable.
CMSC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.73%, CMSC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
CMSC has a better Return On Equity (11.70%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.95%, CMSC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMSC is in line with the industry average of 3.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.46%) for CMSC 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%, CMSC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.69% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMSC has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 20.70%, CMSC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMSC has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 70.26%, CMSC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
CMSC'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 CMSC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMSC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMSC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CMSC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CMSC has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that CMSC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CMSC (0.59) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
CMSC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.91. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
CMSC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMSC is outperformed by 65.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC5.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.90 indicates that CMSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.90, CMSC is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that CMSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CMSC's Quick ratio of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMSC is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.28% over the past year.
CMSC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.05% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 10.96% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.89% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CMSC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.58% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMSC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.66% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.59%
EPS Next 2Y7.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.9%
EPS Next 5Y7.58%
Revenue Next Year2.75%
Revenue Next 2Y3.37%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.52 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMSC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMSC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMSC is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMSC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say CMSC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.91 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMSC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMSC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, CMSC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMSC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CMSC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CMSC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y7.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.35%, CMSC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.62, CMSC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CMSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.35% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CMSC grows each year by 6.54%, which is quite nice.
CMSC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
CMSC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.54%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
62.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMSC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CMSC'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 2Y7.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.9%
CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078
NYSE:CMSC (1/7/2026, 4:15:00 PM)
After market: 22.97 -0.03 (-0.13%)23
+0.01 (+0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.05%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.00B
Revenue(TTM)8.29B
Net Income(TTM)1.04B
Analysts75.24
Price Target26.66 (15.91%)
Short Float %0.01%
Short Ratio1.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.35% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.54%
DP62.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)3.57%
PT rev (3m)0.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-10.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.24 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.22 |
EPS(TTM)3.53
EY15.35%
EPS(NY)3.89
Fwd EY16.92%
FCF(TTM)-4.96
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY30.86%
SpS27.26
BVpS29.13
TBVpS29.13
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number48.1
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
WACC5.03%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 Y8.59%
EPS Next 2Y7.96%
EPS Next 3Y7.9%
EPS Next 5Y7.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.96%
Revenue growth 3Y0.84%
Revenue growth 5Y1.89%
Sales Q2Q%15.95%
Revenue Next Year2.75%
Revenue Next 2Y3.37%
Revenue Next 3Y3.72%
Revenue Next 5Y4.66%
EBIT growth 1Y16.96%
EBIT growth 3Y9.07%
EBIT growth 5Y3.72%
EBIT Next Year95.43%
EBIT Next 3Y33.19%
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 7/8 10/15/2078 / CMSC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CMSC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CMSC.
What is the valuation status of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078 (CMSC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078 (CMSC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CMSC stock?
CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078 (CMSC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CMSC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078 (CMSC) is 6.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.79.
What is the expected EPS growth for CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078 (CMSC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078 (CMSC) is expected to grow by 8.59% in the next year.