Centrica PLC (CNA) - Net Assets

Latest as of December 2025: GBX3.50 Billion GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Centrica PLC (CNA) has net assets worth GBX3.50 Billion GBX as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX15.41 Billion) and total liabilities (GBX11.92 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX3.50 Billion
% of Total Assets 22.68%
Annual Growth Rate 1.63%
5-Year Change 27.13%
10-Year Change 22.93%
Growth Volatility 60.3

Centrica PLC - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)

This chart illustrates how Centrica PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Centrica PLC (1996–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Centrica PLC from 1996 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 GBX3.50 Billion -27.35%
2024-12-31 GBX4.81 Billion +13.68%
2023-12-31 GBX4.23 Billion +230.70%
2022-12-31 GBX1.28 Billion -53.45%
2021-12-31 GBX2.75 Billion +98.99%
2020-12-31 GBX1.38 Billion -23.01%
2019-12-31 GBX1.79 Billion -54.53%
2018-12-31 GBX3.95 Billion +15.17%
2017-12-31 GBX3.43 Billion +20.53%
2016-12-31 GBX2.84 Billion +111.92%
2015-12-31 GBX1.34 Billion -56.30%
2014-12-31 GBX3.07 Billion -41.58%
2013-12-31 GBX5.26 Billion -11.30%
2012-12-31 GBX5.93 Billion +5.84%
2011-12-31 GBX5.60 Billion -3.76%
2010-12-31 GBX5.82 Billion +36.76%
2009-12-31 GBX4.25 Billion -2.68%
2008-12-31 GBX4.37 Billion +29.27%
2007-12-31 GBX3.38 Billion +105.97%
2006-12-31 GBX1.64 Billion -32.76%
2005-12-31 GBX2.44 Billion +5.81%
2004-12-31 GBX2.31 Billion -15.98%
2003-12-31 GBX2.75 Billion +12.12%
2002-12-31 GBX2.45 Billion +59.51%
2001-12-31 GBX1.54 Billion +18.34%
2000-12-31 GBX1.30 Billion +34.23%
1999-12-31 GBX967.00 Million +9.27%
1998-12-31 GBX885.00 Million -32.49%
1997-12-31 GBX1.31 Billion -40.05%
1996-12-31 GBX2.19 Billion --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Centrica PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 98.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX2.98 Billion 96.50%
Common Stock GBX313.00 Million 10.15%
Total Equity GBX3.08 Billion 100.00%

Centrica PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Centrica PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Xtra-Gold Resources Corp
TO:XTG
 		$108.62 Million
Alpha Teknova Inc
NASDAQ:TKNO
 		$108.66 Million
Klil Industries Ltd
TA:KLIL
 		$108.71 Million
Cisadane Sawit Raya Pt
JK:CSRA
 		$108.71 Million
ADF Group Inc.
TO:DRX
 		$108.58 Million
PT Mulia Industrindo Tbk
JK:MLIA
 		$108.53 Million
Pacific Edge Ltd
AU:PEB
 		$108.50 Million
Gateway Mining Ltd
AU:GML
 		$108.47 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Centrica PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,422,000,000 to 3,085,000,000, a change of -1,337,000,000 (-30.2%).
  • Net loss of 72,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Dividend payments of 237,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 836,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,560,000,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 1,752,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX-72.00 Million -2.33%
Dividends Paid GBX237.00 Million -7.68%
Share Repurchases GBX836.00 Million -27.1%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX1.56 Billion +50.57%
Other Changes GBX-1.75 Billion -56.79%
Total Change GBX- -30.24%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Centrica PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 306.18x
  • The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 361.43x to 306.18x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1996-12-31 GBX0.55 GBX197.40 x
1997-12-31 GBX0.32 GBX197.40 x
1998-12-31 GBX0.22 GBX197.40 x
1999-12-31 GBX0.23 GBX197.40 x
2000-12-31 GBX0.32 GBX197.40 x
2001-12-31 GBX0.37 GBX197.40 x
2002-12-31 GBX0.54 GBX197.40 x
2003-12-31 GBX0.58 GBX197.40 x
2004-12-31 GBX0.44 GBX197.40 x
2005-12-31 GBX0.57 GBX197.40 x
2006-12-31 GBX0.39 GBX197.40 x
2007-12-31 GBX0.71 GBX197.40 x
2008-12-31 GBX1.02 GBX197.40 x
2009-12-31 GBX0.81 GBX197.40 x
2010-12-31 GBX1.12 GBX197.40 x
2011-12-31 GBX1.08 GBX197.40 x
2012-12-31 GBX1.14 GBX197.40 x
2013-12-31 GBX1.00 GBX197.40 x
2014-12-31 GBX0.54 GBX197.40 x
2015-12-31 GBX0.23 GBX197.40 x
2016-12-31 GBX0.50 GBX197.40 x
2017-12-31 GBX0.48 GBX197.40 x
2018-12-31 GBX0.55 GBX197.40 x
2019-12-31 GBX0.21 GBX197.40 x
2020-12-31 GBX0.16 GBX197.40 x
2021-12-31 GBX0.40 GBX197.40 x
2022-12-31 GBX0.17 GBX197.40 x
2023-12-31 GBX0.68 GBX197.40 x
2024-12-31 GBX0.83 GBX197.40 x
2025-12-31 GBX0.64 GBX197.40 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Centrica PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): -2.33%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: -0.37%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.26x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 5.00x
  • Recent ROE (-2.33%) is below the historical average (8.07%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1996 -48.47% -13.05% 1.71x 2.17x GBX-1.28 Billion
1997 -60.34% -10.09% 1.91x 3.13x GBX-922.10 Million
1998 10.28% 1.22% 1.86x 4.55x GBX2.50 Million
1999 18.82% 2.52% 1.54x 4.86x GBX85.30 Million
2000 25.81% 3.37% 1.80x 4.25x GBX205.20 Million
2001 21.50% 2.56% 1.75x 4.79x GBX172.80 Million
2002 20.82% 3.33% 1.64x 3.81x GBX248.40 Million
2003 19.76% 2.79% 2.09x 3.39x GBX247.00 Million
2004 76.16% 14.00% 1.17x 4.67x GBX1.38 Billion
2005 42.41% 7.53% 1.01x 5.57x GBX773.40 Million
2006 -9.78% -0.94% 1.48x 6.99x GBX-313.50 Million
2007 45.29% 9.25% 1.37x 3.57x GBX1.17 Billion
2008 -3.18% -0.66% 1.13x 4.28x GBX-568.20 Million
2009 20.13% 3.84% 1.13x 4.64x GBX424.80 Million
2010 33.25% 8.63% 1.16x 3.31x GBX1.35 Billion
2011 7.52% 1.84% 1.17x 3.49x GBX-139.00 Million
2012 21.48% 5.32% 1.09x 3.70x GBX680.30 Million
2013 18.30% 3.58% 1.13x 4.52x GBX430.80 Million
2014 -37.00% -3.44% 1.30x 8.30x GBX-1.29 Billion
2015 -63.41% -2.67% 1.48x 16.01x GBX-864.80 Million
2016 62.72% 6.17% 1.24x 8.21x GBX1.41 Billion
2017 12.34% 1.19% 1.36x 7.66x GBX63.10 Million
2018 5.82% 0.62% 1.44x 6.54x GBX-131.50 Million
2019 -79.54% -7.42% 0.72x 14.98x GBX-1.09 Billion
2020 4.28% 0.33% 0.72x 17.89x GBX-54.70 Million
2021 24.78% 3.97% 0.54x 11.45x GBX349.50 Million
2022 -76.89% -3.29% 0.82x 28.55x GBX-883.70 Million
2023 101.34% 14.85% 1.24x 5.51x GBX3.54 Billion
2024 30.12% 6.69% 1.06x 4.24x GBX889.80 Million
2025 -2.33% -0.37% 1.26x 5.00x GBX-380.50 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Centrica PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Utilities - Independent Power Producers
  • Average net assets among peers: $18,965,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -33.42%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Centrica PLC (CNA) GBX3.50 Billion -48.47% 3.41x $108.60 Million
Eneraqua Technologies PLC (ETP) $18.96 Million -33.42% 1.50x $76.80K

About Centrica PLC

LSE:CNA UK Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Market Cap
$108.60 Million
GBX892.56 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#20563 Global
#328 in UK
Share Price
GBX197.40
Change (1 day)
-4.96%
52-Week Range
GBX145.85 - GBX218.70
All Time High
GBX218.70
Categories
Companies in UK Utilities - Independent Power Producers
About

Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and internationally. The company operates through British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Energy Marketing & Trading, and Upstream segments. It supplies gas and electricity to residential, commercial, industrial customers, a… Read more