CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
CMS Energy Corporation is in the Utilities sector and Regulated Electric industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 29/100.
Quick answer for CMS
CMS Energy Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 29/100. The stored market price is $65.99. Its financial score is 15/100. Its valuation score is 22/100. The latest WSS change is +0.8 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What CMS Energy Corporation does
CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and NorthStar Clean Energy. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 263 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,619 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 18 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,854 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 10,027 miles of underground distribution lines; and 1,102 substations. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includ
CMS financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 29/100
- Current price:
- $65.99
- Market capitalization:
- $20.69B
- Revenue:
- $8.81B
- Net income:
- $1.03B
- Free cash flow:
- $-1.59B
- Cash:
- $241.0M
- Total debt:
- $19.30B
- EPS:
- 3.38
- P/E ratio:
- 19.5x
- Financial score:
- 15/100
- Valuation score:
- 22/100
- Revenue score:
- 23/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $-1.59B, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
- The balance sheet shows $241.0M of cash versus $19.30B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The latest Wall Street Score change is +0.8 points: CMS increased 0.8 points because Capital improved by 2 points, Valuation improved by 5.9 points.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 22/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 15/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-17.
How to research CMS
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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