Centrica (FRA:CENN) ROCE %: 6.39% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:CENN Centrica PLC FRA:CENN
69 GF Score
Price €7.70
GF Value €6.23
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Centrica ROCE %?

Centrica FRA:CENN -1.91% 69 ROCE % is 6.39% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:CENN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Centrica's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.39%.

Centrica  (FRA:CENN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Centrica ROCE % Related Terms

Centrica ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrica's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Centrica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Centrica Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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Centrica ROCE % Calculation

Centrica's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=405.85/( ( (22616.96 - 10747.674) + (17623.039 - 8270.195) )/ 2 )
=405.85/( (11869.286+9352.844)/ 2 )
=405.85/10611.065
=3.82 %

Centrica's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=628.782/( ( (19068.118 - 8754.7) + (17623.039 - 8270.195) )/ 2 )
=628.782/( ( 10313.418 + 9352.844 )/ 2 )
=628.782/9833.131
=6.39 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 6.39% mean?
Centrica (FRA:CENN) has a ROCE % of 6.39% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Centrica's ROCE % too high?
Centrica's current ROCE % is 6.39%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median ROCE % is 4.79. Centrica's value of 6.39% is 33.4% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to CEG and VST?
Centrica's ROCE % of 6.39% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.79. Centrica's value of 6.39% is 33.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median ROCE % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.79, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centrica's current ROCE % of 6.39% is 33.4% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median ROCE % is 4.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrica's current ROCE % is 6.39%. 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:CENN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.23, compared to a current price of €7.70 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.39% and 33.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.79. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrica (FRA:CENN), the current ROCE % is 6.39% 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:CENN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.70 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.23. GuruFocus considers Centrica to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CENN:

  • ROCE %: 6.39%
  • GF Value™: €6.23 vs. price of €7.70 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 33.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CENN 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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