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CentricaCPYYF 85 EV-to-OCF is 16.03 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 5.55. GuruFocus rates CPYYF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Centrica ranks worse than 69.42% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Centrica's Enterprise Value is $9,182 Mil.
Centrica's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $573 Mil. Therefore, Centrica's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centrica's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CPYYF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68 Med: 5.55 Max: 15.64
Current: 15.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Centrica was 15.64. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 5.55.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Centrica's share price for today is $2.13.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Centrica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.201.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Centrica EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Centrica EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrica's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Centrica's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrica's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Centrica's current Enterprise Value is $9,182 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Centrica's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $573 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-OCF of 16.03 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is 189% above median its historical median of 5.55. Over the past decade, Centrica's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.68 to 15.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #311 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Centrica's EV-to-OCF too high?
Centrica's current EV-to-OCF of 16.03 is 189% above median its 10-year median of 5.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 15.64. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.67. Centrica's value of 16.03 is 65.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrica ranks #311 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrica has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrica's EV-to-OCF compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #311 out of 448 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Centrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.67. Centrica's value of 16.03 is 65.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Centrica's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 1.68 to 15.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.55 vs. the industry median of 9.67, 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-OCF for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 9.67, based on 448 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centrica's current EV-to-OCF of 16.03 is 65.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrica's current EV-to-OCF is 16.03, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 5.55. 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 $2.13, compared to a current price of $2.13 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.03, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 5.55 and 65.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 9.67. Centrica's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (CPYYF), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.03 as of Aug. 11, 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 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.13.
GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPYYF:
EV-to-OCF: 16.03 (189% above median its 10-year median of 5.55)
GF Value™: $2.13 vs. price of $2.13 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#311 of 448)
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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