CPYYF (Centrica) Interest Expense: $-328 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CPYYF Centrica PLC CPYYF
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Price $2.31
GF Value $1.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Centrica Interest Expense?

Centrica CPYYF -3.02% 68 Interest Expense is $-328 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CPYYF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Centrica's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -161 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-328 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Centrica's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ 689 Mil. Centrica's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ -161 Mil. Centrica's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.29. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Centrica  (OTCPK:CPYYF) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Centrica's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-161 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $689 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,513 Mil.

Centrica's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*689.424/-160.643
=4.29

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Centrica Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrica's Interest Expense 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.

Centrica Interest Expense Chart

Centrica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Centrica Semi-Annual Data
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Centrica Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-328 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-328 Mil mean?
Centrica (CPYYF) has a Interest Expense of $-328 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors.
Is Centrica's Interest Expense too high?
Centrica's current Interest Expense is $-328 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to CEG and VST?
Centrica's Interest Expense of $-328 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. Centrica's current Interest Expense is $-328 Mil. 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 $1.88, compared to a current price of $2.31 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-328 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (CPYYF), the current Interest Expense is $-328 Mil 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 $2.31 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.88. GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPYYF:

  • Interest Expense: $-328 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1.88 vs. price of $2.31 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address Maidenhead Road, Millstream, Windsor, Berkshire, GBR, SL4 5GD
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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