CPYYF (Centrica) Change In Working Capital: $-188 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CPYYF Centrica PLC CPYYF
76 GF Score
Price $2.13
GF Value $2.30
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Centrica Change In Working Capital?

Centrica CPYYF 76 Change In Working Capital is $-188 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CPYYF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Centrica's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-549 Mil.

Centrica's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $220 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Centrica Change In Working Capital Related Terms

Centrica Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrica's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Centrica Change In Working Capital Chart

Centrica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
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Centrica Semi-Annual Data
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Centrica Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-188 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Change In Working Capital of $-188 Mil mean?
Centrica (CPYYF) has a Change In Working Capital of $-188 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Centrica.
Is Centrica's Change In Working Capital too high?
Centrica's current Change In Working Capital is $-188 Mil. Overall, Centrica has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrica's Change In Working Capital compare to CEG and VST?
Centrica's Change In Working Capital of $-188 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Working Capital for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Change In Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Centrica. Centrica's current Change In Working Capital is $-188 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrica (CPYYF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.30, compared to a current price of $2.13 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is $-188 Mil. Centrica's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (CPYYF), the current Change In Working Capital is $-188 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Centrica (CPYYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.13 is trading 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.30. GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CPYYF:

  • Change In Working Capital: $-188 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.30 vs. price of $2.13 (7.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

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Centrica Business Description

Address Maidenhead Road, Millstream, Windsor, Berkshire, GBR, SL4 5GD
Centrica is a diversified utility based in the UK with operations that produce oil and gas and supply natural gas and electricity. Its British Gas business unit is the largest residential supplier of natural gas and HVAC services in Britain.
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