Centrica plc
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
Centrica plc (CPYYF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $3.69 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Centrica plc (CPYYF) has net assets worth $3.69 Billion USD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($16.21 Billion) and total liabilities ($12.52 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 | $3.69 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 22.73% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.86% |
| 5-Year Change | 248.19% |
| 10-Year Change | 258.57% |
| Growth Volatility | 60.76 |
Centrica plc - Net Assets Trend (1996–2024)
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 (1996–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Centrica plc from 1996 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.81 Billion | +13.68% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.23 Billion | +230.70% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | -53.45% |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.75 Billion | +98.99% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | -23.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.79 Billion | -54.53% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.95 Billion | +15.17% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.43 Billion | +20.53% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.84 Billion | +111.92% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | -56.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.07 Billion | -41.58% |
| 2013-12-31 | $5.26 Billion | -11.30% |
| 2012-12-31 | $5.93 Billion | +5.84% |
| 2011-12-31 | $5.60 Billion | -3.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | $5.82 Billion | +36.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | $4.25 Billion | -2.68% |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.37 Billion | +29.27% |
| 2007-12-31 | $3.38 Billion | +105.97% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.64 Billion | -32.76% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.44 Billion | +5.81% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.31 Billion | -15.98% |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.75 Billion | +14.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.40 Billion | +56.38% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.54 Billion | +18.34% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.30 Billion | +34.23% |
| 1999-12-31 | $967.00 Million | +9.27% |
| 1998-12-31 | $885.00 Million | -32.49% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.31 Billion | -40.05% |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.19 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 165.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $3.98 Billion | 89.98% |
| Common Stock | $344.00 Million | 7.78% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-1.56 Billion | -35.28% |
| Other Components | $1.66 Billion | 37.52% |
| Total Equity | $4.42 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 |
|---|---|
|
Brixmor Property
NYSE:BRX
|
$8.61 Billion |
|
Kuang Chi Technologies Co Ltd
SHE:002625
|
$8.62 Billion |
|
Owens Corning Inc
NYSE:OC
|
$8.67 Billion |
|
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust
PINK:CPAMF
|
$8.67 Billion |
|
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
NYSE:HMY
|
$8.60 Billion |
|
Renault SA
PINK:RNSDF
|
$8.60 Billion |
|
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc
MX:EDUN
|
$8.60 Billion |
|
Akbank Turk Anonim Sirketi
OTCQX:AKBTY
|
$8.60 Billion |
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 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,877,000,000 to 4,422,000,000, a change of 545,000,000 (14.1%).
- Net income of 1,332,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 219,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 507,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 54,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.33 Billion | +30.12% |
| Dividends Paid | $219.00 Million | -4.95% |
| Share Repurchases | $507.00 Million | -11.47% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-54.00 Million | -1.22% |
| Other Changes | $-7.00 Million | -0.16% |
| Total Change | $- | 14.06% |
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: 2.26x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 3.44x to 2.26x 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 | $0.55 | $1.88 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $0.32 | $1.88 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $0.22 | $1.88 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $0.23 | $1.88 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $0.32 | $1.88 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $0.37 | $1.88 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $0.53 | $1.88 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $0.58 | $1.88 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $0.44 | $1.88 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $0.57 | $1.88 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $0.39 | $1.88 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $0.71 | $1.88 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.02 | $1.88 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $0.81 | $1.88 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.12 | $1.88 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.08 | $1.88 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.14 | $1.88 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.00 | $1.88 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $0.54 | $1.88 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $0.23 | $1.88 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $0.50 | $1.88 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $0.48 | $1.88 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $0.55 | $1.88 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $0.21 | $1.88 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $0.16 | $1.88 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $0.40 | $1.88 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $0.17 | $1.88 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $0.68 | $1.88 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.83 | $1.88 | 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): 30.12%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.69%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.06x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.24x
- Recent ROE (30.12%) is above the historical average (9.16%), indicating improving 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 | $-1.28 Billion |
| 1997 | -60.34% | -10.09% | 1.91x | 3.13x | $-922.10 Million |
| 1998 | 10.28% | 1.22% | 1.86x | 4.55x | $2.50 Million |
| 1999 | 18.82% | 2.52% | 1.54x | 4.86x | $85.30 Million |
| 2000 | 25.81% | 3.37% | 1.80x | 4.25x | $205.20 Million |
| 2001 | 21.50% | 2.56% | 1.75x | 4.79x | $172.80 Million |
| 2002 | 21.26% | 3.33% | 1.64x | 3.88x | $253.20 Million |
| 2003 | 19.76% | 2.79% | 2.09x | 3.39x | $247.00 Million |
| 2004 | 76.16% | 14.00% | 1.17x | 4.67x | $1.38 Billion |
| 2005 | 42.41% | 7.53% | 1.01x | 5.57x | $773.40 Million |
| 2006 | -9.78% | -0.94% | 1.48x | 6.99x | $-313.50 Million |
| 2007 | 45.29% | 9.25% | 1.37x | 3.57x | $1.17 Billion |
| 2008 | -3.18% | -0.66% | 1.13x | 4.28x | $-568.20 Million |
| 2009 | 20.13% | 3.84% | 1.13x | 4.64x | $424.80 Million |
| 2010 | 33.25% | 8.63% | 1.16x | 3.31x | $1.35 Billion |
| 2011 | 7.52% | 1.84% | 1.17x | 3.49x | $-139.00 Million |
| 2012 | 21.01% | 5.20% | 1.09x | 3.70x | $652.30 Million |
| 2013 | 18.30% | 3.58% | 1.13x | 4.52x | $430.80 Million |
| 2014 | -37.00% | -3.44% | 1.30x | 8.30x | $-1.29 Billion |
| 2015 | -63.41% | -2.67% | 1.48x | 16.01x | $-864.80 Million |
| 2016 | 62.72% | 6.17% | 1.24x | 8.21x | $1.41 Billion |
| 2017 | 12.15% | 1.17% | 1.36x | 7.66x | $58.10 Million |
| 2018 | 5.82% | 0.62% | 1.44x | 6.54x | $-131.50 Million |
| 2019 | -84.41% | -4.51% | 1.25x | 14.98x | $-1.14 Billion |
| 2020 | 4.28% | 0.33% | 0.72x | 17.89x | $-54.70 Million |
| 2021 | 51.16% | 8.21% | 0.54x | 11.45x | $973.50 Million |
| 2022 | -76.89% | -3.29% | 0.82x | 28.55x | $-883.70 Million |
| 2023 | 101.34% | 14.85% | 1.24x | 5.51x | $3.54 Billion |
| 2024 | 30.12% | 6.69% | 1.06x | 4.24x | $889.80 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: $9,064,961,534
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -34.89%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrica plc (CPYYF) | $3.69 Billion | -48.47% | 3.40x | $8.61 Billion |
| AGL Energy Ltd (AGLXY) | $6.52 Billion | 6.30% | 1.16x | $3.74 Billion |
| Constellation Energy Corp (CEG) | $15.83 Billion | 7.11% | 2.10x | $104.28 Billion |
| CGN New Energy Holdings Co. Ltd (CGEGF) | $1.69 Billion | 15.85% | 3.95x | $289.43 Million |
| CGN Power Co. Ltd (CGNWF) | $24.05 Billion | 6.27% | 1.61x | $3.13 Billion |
| Capital Power Corporation (CPXWF) | $2.93 Billion | 4.64% | 2.04x | $4.85 Billion |
| China Resources Power Holdings Company Limited (CRPJF) | $30.16 Billion | 5.69% | 1.64x | $5.01 Billion |
| Digihost Technology Inc (DGHI) | $10.44 Million | -49.70% | 0.58x | $32.68 Million |
| Digi Power X Inc. (DGXX) | $9.18 Million | -315.50% | 0.74x | $63.31 Million |
| Energy World Corporation Ltd (EWCLF) | $390.67 Million | 5.31% | 0.59x | $5.35 Million |