CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CMSD • US1258968452

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This CMSD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CMSD Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CMSD was profitable.
  • In the past year CMSD had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years CMSD has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CMSD had a positive operating cash flow.
CMSD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMSD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.66%, CMSD is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.60%, CMSD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMSD has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.74%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • CMSD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.50%. This is in line with the industry average of 3.74%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (3.50%) for CMSD is below the current ROIC(3.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.66%
ROE 11.6%
ROIC 3.74%
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)3.07%
ROE(3y)11.76%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)3.5%
ROIC(5y)3.46%
CMSD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMSD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • CMSD's Profit Margin of 12.43% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMSD outperforms 57.69% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMSD has grown nicely.
  • CMSD's Operating Margin of 20.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMSD is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • CMSD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CMSD has a better Gross Margin (69.45%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMSD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.22%
PM (TTM) 12.43%
GM 69.45%
OM growth 3Y12.41%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y8.9%
PM growth 5Y1.91%
GM growth 3Y3.81%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CMSD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMSD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. CMSD Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMSD is destroying value.
  • CMSD has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CMSD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for CMSD is higher compared to a year ago.
CMSD Yearly Shares OutstandingCMSD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
CMSD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMSD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • CMSD has an Altman-Z score of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that CMSD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CMSD has a worse Altman-Z score (0.58) than 80.77% of its industry peers.
  • CMSD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.96. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • CMSD has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.96) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.96
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.58
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC4.94%
CMSD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMSD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CMSD has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that CMSD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CMSD's Current ratio of 0.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMSD outperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that CMSD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CMSD's Quick ratio of 0.76 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMSD outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.76
CMSD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMSD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. CMSD Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.44% 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 6.08% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, CMSD shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.63% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.03% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.44%
EPS 3Y7.6%
EPS 5Y6.08%
EPS Q2Q%10.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%11.57%

3.2 Future

  • CMSD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.02% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMSD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.14%
EPS Next 5Y8.02%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y5.22%
Revenue Next 5Y6.47%

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.
CMSD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMSD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
CMSD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMSD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1 2 3 4 5

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4. CMSD Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.23, the valuation of CMSD can be described as very cheap.
  • 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 (26.77), we can say CMSD is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.48, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CMSD.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMSD is valued a bit cheaper than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMSD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.75, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.23
Fwd PE 5.48
CMSD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMSD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 65.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMSD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.4
CMSD Per share dataCMSD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

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.
  • CMSD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.14%

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5. CMSD Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CMSD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.05%.
  • CMSD's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.39.
  • CMSD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.05%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CMSD grows each year by 6.09%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
CMSD Yearly Dividends per shareCMSD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CMSD pays out 62.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • CMSD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.49%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.14%
CMSD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMSD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B -1B -1.5B
CMSD Dividend Payout.CMSD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CMSD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CMSD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079

NYSE:CMSD (4/30/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Industry Strength49.07
Industry Growth42.24
Earnings (Last)04-28
Earnings (Next)07-29
Inst Owners97.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.12B
Revenue(TTM)8.54B
Net Income(TTM)1.06B
Analysts75.24
Price Target25.26 (9.21%)
Short Float %0.01%
Short Ratio0.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.05%
Yearly Dividend2.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.09%
DP62.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date05-15
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.18%
Max EPS beat(2)8.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.18%
Max EPS beat(4)8.88%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.8%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.5%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.4%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.73%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.4%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.25%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.02%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.64%
PT rev (1m)-6.24%
PT rev (3m)-14.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.23
Fwd PE 5.48
P/S 0.83
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.19
P/B 0.78
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA 8.4
EPS(TTM)3.71
EY16.04%
EPS(NY)4.22
Fwd EY18.26%
FCF(TTM)-5.16
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.26
OCFY31.37%
SpS27.72
BVpS29.69
TBVpS29.69
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham Number49.7818 (115.23%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.66%
ROE 11.6%
ROCE 4.75%
ROIC 3.74%
ROICexc 3.79%
ROICexgc 3.79%
OM 20.22%
PM (TTM) 12.43%
GM 69.45%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.68%
ROA(5y)3.07%
ROE(3y)11.76%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)3.5%
ROIC(5y)3.46%
ROICexc(3y)3.53%
ROICexc(5y)3.49%
ROICexgc(3y)3.53%
ROICexgc(5y)3.49%
ROCE(3y)4.46%
ROCE(5y)4.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.36%
OM growth 3Y12.41%
OM growth 5Y-0.16%
PM growth 3Y8.9%
PM growth 5Y1.91%
GM growth 3Y3.81%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.96
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.92
Cap/Depr 292.8%
Cap/Sales 44.78%
Interest Coverage 2.33
Cash Conversion 73.69%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.76
Altman-Z 0.58
F-Score5
WACC4.94%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)246.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)227.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)34.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.44%
EPS 3Y7.6%
EPS 5Y6.08%
EPS Q2Q%10.78%
EPS Next Y8.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.14%
EPS Next 5Y8.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%11.57%
Revenue Next Year6.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.72%
Revenue Next 3Y5.22%
Revenue Next 5Y6.47%
EBIT growth 1Y16.14%
EBIT growth 3Y12.16%
EBIT growth 5Y4.86%
EBIT Next Year89.31%
EBIT Next 3Y31.51%
EBIT Next 5Y22.98%
FCF growth 1Y-145.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-5.7%
OCF growth 3Y37.75%
OCF growth 5Y11.86%

CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 / CMSD Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CMSD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CMSD.


What is the valuation status for CMSD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CMSD stock?

CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079?

The financial health rating of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) is 1 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) stock?

The dividend rating of CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 (CMSD) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.49%.