CentricaCPYYF 68 FCF Yield % is 1.80 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 15.56. GuruFocus rates CPYYF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 438 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Centrica ranks better than 55.02% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Centrica FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrica's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Centrica's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrica's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 1.80 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 15.56. Over the past decade, Centrica's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.35 to 37.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #197 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Centrica's FCF Yield % too high?
Centrica's current FCF Yield % of 1.80 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 15.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 37.16. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median FCF Yield % is 0.54. Centrica's value of 1.80 is 233.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrica ranks #197 out of 438 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrica has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrica's FCF Yield % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #197 out of 438 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Centrica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.54. Centrica's value of 1.80 is 233.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Centrica's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.35 to 37.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.56 vs. the industry median of 0.54, 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 FCF Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median FCF Yield % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 0.54, based on 438 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centrica's current FCF Yield % of 1.80 is 233.3% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrica's current FCF Yield % is 1.80, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 15.56. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.80, compared to a current price of $2.38 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.80, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 15.56 and 233.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 0.54. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (CPYYF), the current FCF Yield % is 1.80 as of Jun. 27, 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 $2.38 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.80.
GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPYYF:
FCF Yield %: 1.80 (88% below median its 10-year median of 15.56)
GF Value™: $1.80 vs. price of $2.38 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 233.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#197 of 438)
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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