Centrica plc Share Price and Company Fundamentals
Last traded: Last Friday at 3:51 PM
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, Centrica Energy, and Upstream segments. It supplies gas and electricity to residential, commercial, industrial customers, and small businesses, as well as offers energy-related services; and generates power from nuclear assets. The company also provides installation, repair, and maintenance services for central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as offers breakdown services. In addition, it is involved in the procurement, trading, and optimization of energy; procurement and sale of LNG; development and operation of large-scale power assets; building of solar farm and connecting to grid; and supply of energy efficiency solutions and technologies. Further, the company produces and processes gas and oil; constructs, owns, and exploits infrastructure; offers central heating, boiler and controls, plumbing and drains, and electrical appliance insurance covers; and engages in the social enterprise investment fund activities. Additionally, it provides metering assets and services, vehicle leasing, and energy management products and services; constructs battery storage and gas peakers; and operates a gas storage and franchise network. The company was formerly known as Yieldtop plc and changed its name to Centrica plc in December 1996. Centrica plc was founded in 1812 and is based in Windsor, the United Kingdom.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
2.08
PB ratio
1.98
Dividend yield
0.03%
Beta
1.10
Market cap
-
Enterprise value
-
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Utilities—Independent Power Producers / Utilities |
|---|---|
| Full time employees | 20619 |
| Website | https://www.centrica.com |
| Mailing address | Millstream Maidenhead Road Windsor SL4 5GD United Kingdom |
| Phone / Fax | 44 17 5349 4000 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
0.03%
Dividend amount
£0.04
Payout ratio
4.80%
5Y Avg. yield
8.77%
Centrica plc paid £0.04 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 30 May 2024.The dividend payout ratio is 4.80%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.CNA dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
CNA's forward dividend amount is £0.04 and the forward dividend yield is 2.77%. A forward dividend yield is the percentage of a company's current stock price that it expects to pay out as dividends over a certain time period, generally 12 months. Forward dividend yields are generally used in circumstances where the yield is predictable based on past instances. If not, trailing yields, which indicate the same value over the previous 12 months, are used.
Company Executives
As of May 2024, following are the company executives and directors listed on Centrica plc.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Christopher O'Shea | Group Chief Executive & Executive Director | 50 | 2.33M |
| Mr. Russell Leslie O'Brien | Group CFO & Executive Director | 49 | 1.3M |
| Martyn Espley | Head of Investor Relations | ||
| Mr. Rajarshi Roy | Group General Counsel & Company Secretary | ||
| Ms. Jill Shedden M.B.E. | Group Chief People Officer | 58 | |
| Jim Rushen | Group Head of Environment | ||
| Rob Simister | Head of Fleet - British Gas |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
14.85%
Operating margin
-145.77%
Return on assets
-10.85%
Return on equity
146.56%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Centrica plc is and its enterprise value is .
The CNA's stocks Beta value is 1.10 making it 10% more volatile compared to LSE market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Centrica plc (LSE:CNA) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Centrica plc's Stock Symbol?
Centrica plc trades on LSE under the ticker symbol "CNA".
2. What is Centrica plc's stock price today?
One share of CNA stock can currently be purchased for approximately £144.55.
3. How can I contact Centrica plc?
Centrica plc's mailing address is Millstream Maidenhead Road Windsor SL4 5GD United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at 44 17 5349 4000.
4. What is Centrica plc's official website?
The official website of Centrica plc is https://www.centrica.com.