CentricaCPYYF 68 Gross Margin % is 16.35% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 18.41. 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 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Centrica ranks worse than 77.17% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Centrica's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,051 Mil. Centrica's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $12,541 Mil. Therefore, Centrica's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centrica's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CPYYF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.61 Med: 18.41 Max: 36.37
Current: 14.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Centrica was 36.37%. The lowest was 8.61%. And the median was 18.41%.
Centrica had a gross margin of 16.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Centrica was 1.40% per year.
Centrica (OTCPK:CPYYF) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Centrica had a gross margin of 16.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Centrica Gross Margin % Related Terms
Centrica Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrica's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Centrica's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrica's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Centrica (CPYYF) has a Gross Margin % of 16.35% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 18.41. Over the past decade, Centrica's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.61 to 36.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #311 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Centrica's Gross Margin % too high?
Centrica's current Gross Margin % of 16.35% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 18.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.61 to a high of 36.37. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Centrica's value of 16.35% is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrica ranks #311 out of 403 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 Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrica's Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #311 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Centrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Centrica's value of 16.35% is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Centrica's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.61 to 36.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.41 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Centrica has consistently been below 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 Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centrica's current Gross Margin % of 16.35% is 47.8% below 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrica's current Gross Margin % is 16.35%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 18.41. 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 Gross Margin % is 16.35%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 18.41 and 47.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (CPYYF), the current Gross Margin % is 16.35% as of Dec. 2025. 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:
Gross Margin %: 16.35% (11% below median its 10-year median of 18.41)
GF Value™: $1.80 vs. price of $2.38 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#311 of 403)
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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