How to buy CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) stocks

CMS Energy Corporation is an utilities - regulated electric business based in the US. CMS Energy Corporation shares (CMS) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

Its last market close was $65.76 – a decrease of 2.32% over the previous week. CMS Energy Corporation employs 8,356 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $7.5 billion.

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CMS Energy Corporation stock price (NYSE: CMS)

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CMS Energy Corporation stocks at a glance

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Information last updated 2024-12-19.

Latest market close	$65.76
52-week range	$53.73 - $71.85
50-day moving average more info button	$69.00
200-day moving average more info button	$64.41
Wall St. target price	$71.95
PE ratio more info button	18.8143
Dividend yield more info button	$2.033 (3.13%)
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$3.50

Is it a good time to buy CMS Energy Corporation stock?

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CMS Energy Corporation price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $65.85 from 2024-12-18

1 week (2024-12-13)	-2.18%
1 month (2024-11-20)	-3.90%
3 months (2024-09-20)	-5.71%
6 months (2024-06-20)	10.71%

1 year (2023-12-20)	15.32%
2 years (2022-12-20)	13.85%
3 years (2021-12-20)	12.18%
5 years (2019-12-20)	21.19%

Is CMS Energy Corporation stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing CMS Energy Corporation stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of CMS Energy Corporation's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

CMS Energy Corporation's P/E ratio

CMS Energy Corporation's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 19x. In other words, CMS Energy Corporation shares trade at around 19x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're under-valued.

CMS Energy Corporation's PEG ratio

CMS Energy Corporation's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 2.3822. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the stocks offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the stocks offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into CMS Energy Corporation's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the stock prices of multiple high-growth companies.

CMS Energy Corporation's EBITDA

CMS Energy Corporation's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $2.7 billion.

The EBITDA is a measure of a CMS Energy Corporation's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

CMS Energy Corporation financials

Revenue TTM	$7.5 billion
Operating margin TTM	23.47%
Gross profit TTM	$2.8 billion
Return on assets TTM	3.05%
Return on equity TTM	11.5%
Profit margin	14.01%
Book value	$26.40
Market Capitalization more info button	$19.7 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

CMS Energy Corporation stock dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 58.52% of net profits

Recently CMS Energy Corporation has paid out, on average, around 100% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), CMS Energy Corporation shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In CMS Energy Corporation's case, that would currently equate to about $2.033 per share.

CMS Energy Corporation's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

CMS Energy Corporation's most recent dividend payout was on 26 November 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their stocks by 12 November 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

CMS Energy Corporation stock price volatility

Over the last 12 months, CMS Energy Corporation's stocks have ranged in value from as little as $53.7335 up to $71.8524. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta."

Beta is a measure of a stocks volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while CMS Energy Corporation's is 0.407. This would suggest that CMS Energy Corporation's stocks are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

CMS Energy Corporation overview

CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and Enterprises. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 208 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,428 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 19 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,474 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 9,395 miles of underground distribution lines; 1,093 substations; and 3 battery facilities. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includes 2,392 miles of transmission lines; 15 gas storage fields; 28,065 miles of distribution mains; and 8 compressor stations. The Enterprises segment is involved in the independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation.

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Frequently asked questions

What percentage of CMS Energy Corporation is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 0.49% of CMS Energy Corporation stocks are held by insiders and 97.727% by institutions. How many people work for CMS Energy Corporation?
Latest data suggests 8,356 work at CMS Energy Corporation. When does the fiscal year end for CMS Energy Corporation?
CMS Energy Corporation's fiscal year ends in December. Where is CMS Energy Corporation based?
CMS Energy Corporation's address is: One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI, United States, 49201 What is CMS Energy Corporation's ISIN number?
CMS Energy Corporation's international securities identification number is: US1258961002 What is CMS Energy Corporation's CUSIP number?
CMS Energy Corporation's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 125896308

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