Centrica plc
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
CNA.L's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 16.6% earnings payout ratio & 21.1% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 168.1% fcf payout ratio & 1.5x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 16.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 21.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: -8.7%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
Risks
- FCF Payout Ratio: 168.1%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 1.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Return on Equity: -1.2%Return on equity is below industry norms.
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WarningAbout Centrica plc
Centrica plc is a British multinational energy and services company headquartered in Windsor, Berkshire, England. As the largest supplier of gas to domestic customers in the United Kingdom and a major electricity provider, it operates under brands like British Gas in England, Wales, and Scotland, and Bord Gáis Energy in Ireland. The company spans the entire energy value chain, encompassing retail supply, energy trading, optimization, infrastructure development, and services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Key segments include British Gas Energy and Services for home repairs, maintenance, and connected home solutions; Centrica Business Solutions offering low-carbon assets like batteries, solar, and gas-peaking; Centrica Energy for global trading; and ventures such as Spirit Energy for gas production and Centrica Nuclear for power generation. With around 21,000 employees and over 10 million customers worldwide, Centrica plc drives innovation toward a greener future through investments in renewables, energy storage, and efficiency technologies, playing a pivotal role in the transition to sustainable energy systems across the UK, Ireland, North America, and Europe.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.83%
Annual Dividend
£0.04
Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
16.61%
FCF Payout Ratio
168.09%
Stock Price
£2.00
52-Week Range
£1.44 – £2.20
Dividend History (2016–2025)
CNA.L annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
CNA.L earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 9, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
69.04%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-8.68%
3-Year Total Growth
383.00%
5-Year Total Growth
N/A
10-Year Total Growth
-59.65%
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