Centrica plc (LON:CNA) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Centrica plc (LON:CNA) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the seven analysts that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have assigned a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is GBX 167 ($2.11).

CNA has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Citigroup reiterated a “top pick” rating on shares of Centrica in a research report on Thursday, December 5th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 150 ($1.89) price target on shares of Centrica in a research report on Friday, December 6th.

Centrica Stock Performance

Shares of CNA stock opened at GBX 136.35 ($1.72) on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of £6.81 billion, a PE ratio of 6.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.08. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 134.42 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 127.51. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 66.48. Centrica has a 52-week low of GBX 112.99 ($1.43) and a 52-week high of GBX 155.30 ($1.96).

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Amber Rudd purchased 1,672 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 27th. The shares were purchased at an average price of GBX 135 ($1.70) per share, for a total transaction of £2,257.20 ($2,847.84). In the last three months, insiders bought 5,096 shares of company stock valued at $658,232. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Centrica Company Profile

Centrica is energising a greener, fairer future for our colleagues, customers and communities. Our integrated business operates across the energy value chain, with over ten million Retail customers, leading brands such as British Gas and Bord Gáis Energy, and the UK’s largest energy services workforce.