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CentricaCPYYF 72 EV-to-EBIT is 19.61 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 509% above its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates CPYYF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 341 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Centrica ranks worse than 55.72% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Centrica's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,698 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Centrica's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $477 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.
Centrica EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Centrica EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrica's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Centrica's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Centrica EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Centrica's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrica's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Centrica's current Enterprise Value is $9,347 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Centrica's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $477 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.
Centrica (CPYYF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.61 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. This is 509% above median its historical median of 3.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #190 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Centrica's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Centrica's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.61 is 509% above median its 10-year median of 3.22. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.09. Centrica's value of 19.61 is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrica ranks #190 out of 341 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrica has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrica's EV-to-EBIT compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #190 out of 341 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Centrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.09. Centrica's value of 19.61 is 8.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 18.09, Centrica has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 18.09, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centrica's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.61 is 8.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrica's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.61, which is 509% above median its own 10-year median of 3.22. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.81, compared to a current price of $2.33 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.61, which is 509% above median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 8.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 18.09. Centrica's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (CPYYF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.61 as of Jul. 22, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.33 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.81.
GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPYYF:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.61 (509% above median its 10-year median of 3.22)
GF Value™: $1.81 vs. price of $2.33 (28.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#190 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPYYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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