CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
CMS Energy Corporation stock (CMS) is currently trading at $75.44. CMS Energy Corporation PE ratio is 21.34. CMS Energy Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.70. Analyst consensus price target for CMS is $79.62. WallStSmart rates CMS as Hold.
- CMS PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CMS PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CMS intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CMS stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CMS fair value vs current price
- CMS insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CMS undervalued or overvalued?
- CMS Energy Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CMS Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CMS analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CMS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)
CMS trades 22% above its Graham fair value of $61.28, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, institutional own.. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) Key Strengths (3)
98.34% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong operational efficiency: $22 kept per $100 revenue
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) Areas to Watch (7)
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Modest earnings growth at 6.60%
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.70x sales
Fairly priced relative to book value
Solid revenue growth at 12.30% per year
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 62/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 5.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 21.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.87), Price/Sales (2.70), Price/Book (2.56) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 12.30%, EPS Growth at 6.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.90%, Profit Margin at 12.50%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 12.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Market Cap) and negatives (PEG Ratio, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CMS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CMS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.70x trades 103% above its historical average of 1.33x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 4% below its historical high of 2.81x set in Mar 2026, and 501% above its historical low of 0.45x in Dec 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
The Big Picture
CMS Energy Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 8.5B with 12% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.5% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 1090.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Free cash flow is -596M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can CMS Energy Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact CMS Energy Corporation.
Bottom Line
CMS Energy Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(30 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MCINTOSH, SCOTT B VP, Controller, CAO | Sell | -1,750 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
LEOPOLD, DIANE Director | Buy | +2,000 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About CMS Energy Corporation(CMS)
NYSE
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UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
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CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), based in Jackson, Michigan, is an energy company that is focused principally on utility operations in Michigan.