CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CMSD - US1258968452
24.32 USD
+0.16 (+0.66%)
Overall CMSD gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated CMSD against 26 industry peers in the Multi-Utilities industry. CMSD has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CMSD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CMSD had positive earnings in the past year.
CMSD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CMSD has always been profitable.
CMSD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.73%, CMSD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CMSD (11.70%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
CMSD has a Return On Invested Capital (3.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMSD is in line with the industry average of 3.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.95%) for CMSD is above the 3 year average (3.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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%, CMSD is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CMSD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.70%, CMSD is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
CMSD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CMSD has a Gross Margin of 70.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: CMSD outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMSD has grown nicely.
| 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 CMSD is destroying value.
CMSD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMSD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CMSD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CMSD has an Altman-Z score of 0.59. This is a bad value and indicates that CMSD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.59, CMSD is not doing good in the industry: 80.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.91 is on the high side and indicates that CMSD has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.91, CMSD is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.91 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC5.31%
2.3 Liquidity
CMSD has a Current Ratio of 0.90. This is a bad value and indicates that CMSD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.90, CMSD is doing worse than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that CMSD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CMSD (0.60) is worse than 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, CMSD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.05% on average per year.
CMSD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.96%.
CMSD shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.89% yearly.
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
CMSD is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.58% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.89 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMSD.
73.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMSD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMSD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say CMSD is valued rather cheaply.
CMSD is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.25.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMSD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.72, CMSD is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CMSD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMSD is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CMSD'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 CMSD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.14
EPS Next 2Y7.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMSD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CMSD's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.49.
CMSD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMSD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.54%!
CMSD has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
CMSD has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
62.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMSD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CMSD'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 7/8 03/01/2079
NYSE:CMSD (11/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
24.32
+0.16 (+0.66%)
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 Cap7.28B
Revenue(TTM)8.29B
Net Income(TTM)1.04B
Analysts75.24
Price Target26.19 (7.69%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio1.51
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.54%
DP62.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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)-0.33%
PT rev (3m)6.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 3.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.29 |
EPS(TTM)3.53
EY14.51%
EPS(NY)3.89
Fwd EY15.99%
FCF(TTM)-5.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.22
OCFY29.67%
SpS27.71
BVpS29.61
TBVpS29.61
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.14
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
WACC5.31%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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 7/8 03/01/2079 / CMSD FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CMSD stock?
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What is the valuation status of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) stock?
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CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) stock?
The financial health rating of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) is 0 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) is expected to grow by 8.48% in the next year.