CMS-PB:NYE-Consumers Energy Company (USD)

PREFERRED STOCK | Utilities - Regulated Electric |

Last Closing

USD 82.5

Change

+1.08 (+1.33)%

Market Cap

USD 7.31B

Volume

1.89K

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Consumers Energy Company operates as an electric and gas utility in Michigan. It is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. The company also engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas. It serves residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. Consumers Energy Company was formerly known as Consumers Power Company and changed its name to Consumers Energy Company in 1997. The company was founded in 1886 and is based in Jackson, Michigan. Consumers Energy Company operates as a subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation.

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ETFs Containing CMS-PB

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Utilities - Regulated Electric) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -1.79% 33% F 21% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -1.79% 42% F 25% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -22.43% 37% F 28% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -22.43% 40% F 30% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -6.60% 16% F 10% F
Dividend Return -2.42% 18% F 13% F
Total Return 4.18% 77% C+ 77% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 6.81% 97% N/A 86% B+
Risk Adjusted Return -35.54% 11% F 8% B-
Market Capitalization 7.31B 41% F 82% B

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector