Centrica (CENN) Stock Price & Analysis
CENN Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 7.25 - EUR 7.25
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 6.65 - EUR 10.40
- Previous Close
- EUR 7.25
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 0
- Market Cap
- EUR 8.29B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 9.82B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 3.45B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 2.73B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 9.6
- Beta
- 0.10
- Next Earnings
- Feb 25, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.23
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- 3.46%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin Sustainability
High gross and operating margins in 2025 indicate durable underlying unit economics across supply and services. Strong margins provide a structural buffer against wholesale price swings and competitive pressure, supporting cash generation and strategic reinvestment even if volumes ebb.
Improved Balance Sheet
Leverage reduced versus prior stress periods and debt roughly equals equity in 2025, giving Centrica greater financial flexibility. A more manageable capital structure lowers refinancing risk and improves capacity to fund operations, capex, or M&A during medium-term cycles.
Free Cash Flow Recovery
Positive operating cash flow and a sharp rebound in free cash flow provide durable internal funding for investments, servicing debt and returning cash to shareholders. Improved FCF enhances resilience and reduces reliance on external financing across the 2-6 month horizon.
Bears Say
Revenue Softness
Declining revenue over successive years signals weakening top-line momentum and risks eroding scale benefits in retail and services. Persistent revenue softness reduces margin leverage and constrains long-term growth unless offset by new customer gains or higher pricing in regulated markets.
Earnings Volatility
A swing back to a net loss despite strong operating margins highlights earnings volatility tied to commodity, trading and non-operating items. Continued profit inconsistency hampers strategic planning, investor confidence and capacity to sustainably fund dividends or large investments.
Weaker Operating Cash Flow Cushion
Although FCF rebounded, operating cash flow has weakened from 2023 highs, reducing the company's short-term buffer. A thinner OCF cushion increases sensitivity to margin shocks or working capital swings and could force external funding or tighter capital allocation in stressed periods.
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Company Description
Centrica
Centrica plc functions as an integrated energy enterprise with operations spanning the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, North America, and various other international regions. The company's diverse activities are organized into several key divisions: British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Energy Marketing & Trading, and Upstream. Its core business involves providing gas and electricity to households, alongside a range of energy-related offerings. Centrica also generates electricity from its nuclear assets. Beyond energy provision, Centrica extends its services to include comprehensive home installation, repair, and maintenance for items like central heating, plumbing, drains, electrical systems, and gas and kitchen appliances, alongside heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. It also provides vital breakdown assistance. Furthermore, Centrica engages in the acquisition, trading, and optimization of energy resources, including the procurement and sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and delivers energy efficiency solutions and technologies to its residential client base. The company's upstream segment is responsible for the production and processing of natural gas and oil, developing new fields to ensure reserve sustainability, and constructing, owning, and operating essential infrastructure. In addition to these core energy activities, Centrica participates in social enterprise investment funds. Its broader portfolio also encompasses vehicle leasing, commercial services, insurance, energy management products, and services, as well as the operation of a gas storage and franchise network. Originally known as Yieldtop plc, the company adopted the name Centrica plc in December 1996. Founded in 1812, Centrica plc is headquartered in Windsor, United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- Christopher Michael O'Shea
- Employees
- 20,573
- Website
- www.centrica.com
- Address
- Millstream, Windsor, BR, SL4 5GD, GB
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Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 14 | 2 | 5 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 10 | 0 | 2 |
