CentricaCPYYY +2.88%68 EV-to-FCF is 48.78 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 443% above its 10-year median of 8.99. GuruFocus rates CPYYY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 236 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Centrica ranks worse than 77.54% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Centrica's Enterprise Value is $9,264 Mil.
Centrica's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $190 Mil. Therefore, Centrica's EV-to-FCF for today is 48.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centrica's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CPYYY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 8.99 Max: 67.55
Current: 48.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Centrica was 67.55. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 8.99.
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $9.28.
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 Dec. 2025 was $-0.084.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Centrica EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Centrica EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrica's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Centrica's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrica's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Centrica's current Enterprise Value is $9,264 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Centrica's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $190 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 (CPYYY) has a EV-to-FCF of 48.78 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. This is 443% above median its historical median of 8.99. Over the past decade, Centrica's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 1.91 to 67.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #183 out of 236 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Centrica's EV-to-FCF too high?
Centrica's current EV-to-FCF of 48.78 is 443% above median its 10-year median of 8.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 67.55. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.90. Centrica's value of 48.78 is 206.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrica ranks #183 out of 236 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Centrica has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrica's EV-to-FCF compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #183 out of 236 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Centrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.90. Centrica's value of 48.78 is 206.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Centrica's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 1.91 to 67.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.99 vs. the industry median of 15.90, 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-FCF for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 15.90, based on 236 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centrica's current EV-to-FCF of 48.78 is 206.9% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrica's current EV-to-FCF is 48.78, which is 443% above median its own 10-year median of 8.99. 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 (CPYYY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $9.28 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 48.78, which is 443% above median its 10-year median of 8.99 and 206.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 15.90. Centrica's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (CPYYY), the current EV-to-FCF is 48.78 as of Jul. 04, 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 (CPYYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.28 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45.
GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPYYY:
EV-to-FCF: 48.78 (443% above median its 10-year median of 8.99)
GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $9.28 (24.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 206.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#183 of 236)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPYYY 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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