CNP vs EIX
CNP: A diversified utility operator providing electric transmission, distribution, and natural gas delivery to customers across Texas, Indiana, and other regions through regulated rate-of-return business models. EIX: Southern California's largest electricity distributor navigating wildfire liability exposure while investing in grid modernization and renewable integration.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | CNP | EIX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-09 close | $43.32 | $74.64 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-10 | $28.7B | $28.9B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-10 | 26.82 | 7.64 | EIX lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-10 | 3.03 | 1.12 | EIX lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-10 | +5.7% | +19.3% | EIX higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-10 | n/a | +39.3% | |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-10 | +12.7% | +30.8% | EIX higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-10 | +9.6% | +22.0% | EIX higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-10 | +2.3% | +4.1% | EIX higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-10 | 2.16 | 2.40 | CNP lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-10 | +1.4% | +13.2% | EIX higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +0.1% | +3.9% | EIX higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-10 | +2.1% | +4.7% | EIX higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 4 | 5 | EIX higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-10 | 0.46 | 0.67 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-09 close | +20.1% | +47.4% | EIX higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-10. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-09.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.