CMS vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | CMS | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 43 | 83 | -40 |
| Growth | 70 | 89 | -19 |
| Value | 41 | 76 | -35 |
Average of today's Top 30 (mean score 82.6); size and sector limits also decide the book.
One point per daily run; read From → To for the actual range.
CMS at a glance
Same audited fundamentals as the score, unless a card says otherwise.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | -0.0% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | -0.4% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $4.16 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect CMS to earn is essentially unchanged. The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
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CMS Energy Corporation (CMS): score, valuation & FAQ
CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company that scores 49.7 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a below-average reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
Its strongest graded signals are Rev (B+), while FCF (F) rate weaker.
Is CMS a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores CMS 49.7 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a below-average reading. That is driven by Rev (B+). A score is a quantitative screen of CMS Energy Corporation's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does CMS score 49.7 on Bull Rankings?
The score leans on growth at 69.6 out of 100, with value the weakest pillar at 40.8 — the three combine geometrically, so a weak one cannot be papered over by a strong one. CMS earns its highest marks on Rev (B+), and is held back by FCF (F). Each signal is graded against sector-aware thresholds rather than one absolute bar, so CMS is measured against Utilities - Regulated Electric peers, not against the market as a whole.
Is CMS overvalued or undervalued?
We don't compute a reliable discounted-cash-flow value for CMS — typically because it is not yet consistently profitable or free-cash-flow positive — so its valuation rests on growth and price-to-sales rather than on earnings-based intrinsic value. Judge it on the trajectory of the business, not a single multiple.
What are the main risks of investing in CMS?
Free cash flow is negative (-$2.1b) — capital raises or debt issuance likely required; dilution / leverage risk.
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