Centrica plc CNA.L
Composite 59/100; the shares have moved about 31% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 20/100 — a strong mark against it.
Valuation ranks 95/100 — a strong point in its favour. Income ranks 90/100 — a strong point in its favour. Balance-sheet strength ranks 73/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Growth ranks 20/100 — a strong mark against it. Momentum ranks 21/100 — a strong mark against it.
What the company does Centrica plc is an integrated UK-based energy company with segments spanning residential/commercial energy supply, energy services, upstream oil & gas, and energy trading. It supplies gas and electricity in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, and North America, while also offering HVAC services, breakdown coverage, and LNG procurement.
Key financials Centrica reports strong profitability metrics: ROE 20%, ROA 18%, ROCE 72%, and net margins of 4%. Revenue growth is modest at 1%, but EPS growth is exceptionally high at 2989%. The balance sheet shows moderate leverage (debt/equity 0.74) and healthy interest coverage (14.83). Free cash flow yield stands at 31%.
Stock health The stock exhibits weak momentum, down -25% over 3 months and -19% over 6 months, with an RSI(14) of 31.50 indicating oversold conditions. Strength and income scores are high (74.3 and 86.5), but growth and momentum lag (39.8 and 27.3).
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount** of 19.70% to our fair-value estimate of 185.95 and a **discount** of 33.15% to the 12-month analyst target of 206.85. - Analysts trimmed fair value after revising revenue outlook (Simply Wall St., 2026-07-26) - Energy sector sentiment remains cautious amid regulatory and pricing volatility (WSJ Roundup, 2026-07-27) - Valuation percentile of 87.2 supports the view that the stock is attractively priced relative to peers.
Looking forward Forward P/E of 12.53 and EV/EBITDA of 4.95 suggest undemanding valuations, supported by strong cash generation. However, growth remains a concern, with a low growth score of 39.8. Dividend yield is 3.6% with a sustainable payout ratio of 36%.
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