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Centrica PLC(CNA)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward45Moderate
Risk32Moderate
📊75%Data
Thin -0% profit margin · 2.6% dividend yield
CNA
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Centrica PLC | Utilities
Value Trap
Market Cap:9.35Bn
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Reward Rating
45
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
32
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 219p.

What is Centrica PLC?

Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and internationally.

CNA · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

CNA stands out on balance sheet and volatility, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

CNA · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Balance sheet90/100

    Interest covered 23.2×

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Valuation73/100

    P/E 15.9× · PEG 0.45

Watchouts 2

  • Growth30/100

    Rev -6.4% CAGR · earnings -54.8%

  • Cash flow32/100

    2% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Centrica PLC?

Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and internationally. The company operates through British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Energy Marketing & Trading, and Upstream segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Utilities sector, with a market capitalisation of 9.35B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (45)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorUtilities
Market Cap9.35B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield2.60%
52 Week High216.5114
52 Week Low140.2845
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date1/6/1999
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding5B
No. of Employees20,573
IndustryUtilities - Independent Power Producers
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.386
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.centrica.com
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