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CMS

CMS Energy Corporation

Utilities · Regulated Electric

Overall research band Very weak
Quality Weak
Valuation Weak
Balance sheet Very weak
Market confirmation Very weak

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What this report can tell you now

What the company does

CMS Energy Corporation is an energy company headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, operating primarily in Michigan through three segments: Electric Utility, Gas Utility, and NorthStar Clean Energy. The Electric Utility segment generates, purchases, distributes, and sells electricity from coal, wind, gas, renewable, oil, and nuclear sources, supported by an extensive network of overhead and underground distribution lines and substations. The Gas Utility segment purchases, transmits, stores, distributes, and sells natural gas, utilizing transmission lines, storage fields, distribution mains, and compressor stations. NorthStar Clean Energy focuses on independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation. CMS Energy serves 1.9 million electric and 1.8 million gas customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial clients, generating revenue primarily through the sale of electricity and natural gas.

The current research profile is Mixed Setup, with elevated leverage. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

Strongest visible signal

No single strength should be treated as decisive without reviewing the underlying evidence and data status.

What to investigate next

Read the latest filing or company update, check the period behind the metrics, and investigate the dimension with the weakest band above.

Before you draw a conclusion

  • Read the latest filing or company update.
  • Check the financial period behind each metric.
  • Investigate the weakest score band and any missing evidence.

Headline fundamentals

A small set of signals worth checking

ROIC5.3%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Operating margin20.2%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
Revenue CAGR · 4 years3.9%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.
FCF margin-18.6%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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