CentricaFRA:CENB -1.49%69 Operating Margin % is 5.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 5.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:CENB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Centrica ranks worse than 67.39% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Centrica's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €589 Mil. Centrica's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €10,710 Mil. Therefore, Centrica's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centrica's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CENB'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.5 Med: 5.49 Max: 28.54
Current: 3.96
FRA:CENB's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 67.39% of 417
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.27
vs FRA:CENB: 3.96
Centrica's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Centrica's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €589 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €890 Mil.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Centrica Operating Margin % Related Terms
Centrica Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centrica's Operating 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.
FRA:CENB vs CEG, VST, NRG: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Centrica's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Centrica's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrica's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Centrica's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:CENB) has a Operating Margin % of 5.50% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #281 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Centrica's Operating Margin % too high?
Centrica's current Operating Margin % of 5.50% is near median its 10-year median of 5.49. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Centrica's value of 5.50% is 58.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrica ranks #281 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrica has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrica's Operating Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Centrica ranks #281 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Centrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.27. Centrica's value of 5.50% is 58.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.49 vs. the industry median of 13.27, 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 Operating Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.27, based on 417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centrica's current Operating Margin % of 5.50% is 58.6% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Centrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrica's current Operating Margin % is 5.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.49. 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 (FRA:CENB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.59, compared to a current price of €1.99 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 5.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.49 and 58.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 13.27. Centrica's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (FRA:CENB), the current Operating Margin % is 5.50% 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 (FRA:CENB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.99 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.59.
GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CENB:
Operating Margin %: 5.50% (near median its 10-year median of 5.49)
GF Value™: €1.59 vs. price of €1.99 (25.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.6% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#281 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CENB 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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