Dividend compounder review

CMSA

CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78 · NYSE · US

Utilities · Multiline Utilities

Chart Factor Intelligence Back to Screener
Score73.90/100
Confidence92.00/100
DecisionWatchlist
RatingAcceptable, Needs Review
Scoring

Quality breakdown

Dividend Reliability 18.4 / 25 Payment history, cuts, growth, and regularity.
Dividend Sustainability 10.0 / 20 Payout, free cash flow, dividend cover, and debt.
Business Quality 20.5 / 25 Scale, cash generation, growth, margins, and returns.
Valuation Discipline 15.0 / 15 Yield, P/E, and price stretch versus long-term trend.
Long-Term Trend 10.0 / 15 Trend line, long return history, and drawdown control.
Metrics

Dividend and business context

Dividend Years8
Dividend Yield3.33%
Payout Ratio-
Dividend Cut 5YNo
Net Income$1.1B
Free Cash Flow$5.9B
FCF Covers DividendYes
Debt / Equity3.19
P/E11.8
Revenue Growth 5Y5.9%
Net Margin12.5%
ROE11.7%
Price vs Trend-2.1%
3Y Return7.9%
5Y Return3.0%
CurrencyUSD
Warnings

Review flags

Payout ratio unavailable.
Debt to equity is elevated at 3.19.
Dividend diary

Activity record

CMSA dividend review warning Warning · Warning

Debt to equity is elevated at 3.19.

CMSA qualified as a dividend compounder candidate Qualified · Positive

Score 73.9/100, decision Watchlist.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

CMSA dividend payment 0.352 USD Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78.

Dividend decreased -10.0% Dividend Decrease · Negative

Payment changed from 0.391 to 0.352.