Attached files
| file | filename |
|---|---|
| EX-32.2 - EXHIBIT 32.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | cnp_exhibit322x9302017.htm |
| EX-32.1 - EXHIBIT 32.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | cnp_exhibit321x9302017.htm |
| EX-31.2 - EXHIBIT 31.2 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | cnp_exhibit312x9302017.htm |
| EX-31.1 - EXHIBIT 31.1 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | cnp_exhibit311x9302017.htm |
| EX-4.11 - EXHIBIT 4.11 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | cnp_exhibit411x9302017.htm |
| EX-4.9 - EXHIBIT 4.9 - CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | cnp_exhibit49x9302017.htm |
| 10-Q - 10-Q - CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC | cnp_10qx9302017.htm |
Exhibit 12
CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | ||||||
(in millions, except ratios) | |||||||
Net income | $ | 496 | $ | 331 | |||
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions | 24 | 59 | |||||
Income tax expense | 281 | 193 | |||||
Capitalized interest | (6 | ) | (5 | ) | |||
795 | 578 | ||||||
Fixed charges, as defined: | |||||||
Interest | 293 | 326 | |||||
Capitalized interest | 6 | 5 | |||||
Interest component of rentals charged to operating expense | 3 | 3 | |||||
Total fixed charges | 302 | 334 | |||||
Earnings, as defined | $ | 1,097 | $ | 912 | |||
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges | 3.63 | 2.73 | |||||