Shares of Centrica plc (LON:CNA - Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Thursday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 139.26 ($1.88) and traded as high as GBX 159.15 ($2.15). Centrica shares last traded at GBX 159 ($2.15), with a volume of 17,433,178 shares changing hands.
Centrica Price Performance
The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 66.48. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 150.66 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 140.11. The stock has a market cap of £7.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.44, a P/E/G ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.08.
Insider Transactions at Centrica
In other news, insider Sue Whalley bought 10,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 17th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 149 ($2.01) per share, with a total value of £14,900 ($20,135.14). Also, insider Philippe Boisseau bought 1,270 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 26th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of GBX 148 ($2.00) per share, with a total value of £1,879.60 ($2,540.00). In the last 90 days, insiders purchased 12,705 shares of company stock worth $1,902,221. 0.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
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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