Shares of Centrica plc (LON:CNA - Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as high as GBX 168.90 ($2.27) and last traded at GBX 168.45 ($2.26), with a volume of 970248938 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at GBX 166.45 ($2.23).
Centrica Price Performance
The firm has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 156.85 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 145.25. The stock has a market capitalization of £8.40 billion, a PE ratio of 8.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a current ratio of 1.77, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 66.48.
Insider Activity
In other Centrica news, insider Sue Whalley acquired 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, April 17th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of GBX 149 ($2.00) per share, for a total transaction of £14,900 ($20,002.68). Also, insider Philippe Boisseau bought 1,270 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 26th. The shares were acquired at an average price of GBX 148 ($1.99) per share, with a total value of £1,879.60 ($2,523.29). Insiders have purchased a total of 14,659 shares of company stock valued at $2,212,476 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company's stock.
Centrica Company Profile
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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.
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