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GBX 155.95 +1.05 (+0.68%)
As of 08/14/2026 12:13 PM Eastern

CNA vs. GLO, AMPH, OPG, GSH, and ETP

Should you buy Centrica stock or one of its competitors? Centrica's main competitors and comparable companies include ContourGlobal (GLO), Aggregated Micro Power (AMPH), OPG Power Ventures (OPG), Green & Smart (GSH), and Eneraqua Technologies (ETP). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "independent power producers & energy traders" industry.

How does Centrica compare to ContourGlobal?

Centrica (LON:CNA) and ContourGlobal (LON:GLO) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and media sentiment.

52.5% of Centrica shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Centrica shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Centrica had 5 more articles in the media than ContourGlobal. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Centrica and 1 mentions for ContourGlobal. Centrica's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat ContourGlobal's score of 0.00 indicating that Centrica is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Centrica
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ContourGlobal
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Centrica currently has a consensus price target of GBX 216.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.72%. Given Centrica's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Centrica is more favorable than ContourGlobal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Centrica
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
ContourGlobal
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Centrica has a net margin of 3.64% compared to ContourGlobal's net margin of 0.00%. Centrica's return on equity of 21.92% beat ContourGlobal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Centrica3.64% 21.92% -33.70%
ContourGlobal N/A N/A N/A

Centrica pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. ContourGlobal pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.18 per share. Centrica pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ContourGlobal pays out 79.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Centrica is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Centrica has higher revenue and earnings than ContourGlobal. ContourGlobal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Centrica, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Centrica£19.55B0.36£1.05B£15.1010.33
ContourGlobal£2.57B0.00N/A£0.23N/A

Summary

Centrica beats ContourGlobal on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Centrica compare to Aggregated Micro Power?

Centrica (LON:CNA) and Aggregated Micro Power (LON:AMPH) are both utilities companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and media sentiment.

Centrica has a net margin of 3.64% compared to Aggregated Micro Power's net margin of 0.00%. Centrica's return on equity of 21.92% beat Aggregated Micro Power's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Centrica3.64% 21.92% -33.70%
Aggregated Micro Power N/A N/A N/A

Centrica has higher revenue and earnings than Aggregated Micro Power. Aggregated Micro Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Centrica, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Centrica£19.55B0.36£1.05B£15.1010.33
Aggregated Micro Power£49.33M0.00N/A£1.30N/A

Centrica currently has a consensus price target of GBX 216.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.72%. Given Centrica's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Centrica is more favorable than Aggregated Micro Power.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Centrica
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Aggregated Micro Power
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

52.5% of Centrica shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Centrica shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Centrica had 6 more articles in the media than Aggregated Micro Power. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Centrica and 0 mentions for Aggregated Micro Power. Centrica's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Aggregated Micro Power's score of 0.00 indicating that Centrica is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Centrica Positive
Aggregated Micro Power Neutral

Summary

Centrica beats Aggregated Micro Power on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Centrica compare to OPG Power Ventures?

Centrica (LON:CNA) and OPG Power Ventures (LON:OPG) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations and risk.

In the previous week, Centrica had 5 more articles in the media than OPG Power Ventures. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Centrica and 1 mentions for OPG Power Ventures. Centrica's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat OPG Power Ventures' score of 0.00 indicating that Centrica is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Centrica
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
OPG Power Ventures
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Centrica has higher revenue and earnings than OPG Power Ventures. Centrica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than OPG Power Ventures, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Centrica£19.55B0.36£1.05B£15.1010.33
OPG Power Ventures£156.74M0.14£4.33M£0.3515.71

Centrica has a net margin of 3.64% compared to OPG Power Ventures' net margin of 0.90%. Centrica's return on equity of 21.92% beat OPG Power Ventures' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Centrica3.64% 21.92% -33.70%
OPG Power Ventures 0.90%0.84%2.72%

Centrica has a beta of 0.322, meaning that its share price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, OPG Power Ventures has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its share price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

52.5% of Centrica shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of OPG Power Ventures shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of Centrica shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 52.1% of OPG Power Ventures shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Centrica presently has a consensus target price of GBX 216.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.72%. Given Centrica's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Centrica is more favorable than OPG Power Ventures.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Centrica
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
OPG Power Ventures
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

Centrica beats OPG Power Ventures on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Centrica compare to Green & Smart?

Centrica (LON:CNA) and Green & Smart (LON:GSH) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Centrica had 6 more articles in the media than Green & Smart. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Centrica and 0 mentions for Green & Smart. Centrica's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Green & Smart's score of 0.00 indicating that Centrica is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Centrica Positive
Green & Smart Neutral

Centrica has a net margin of 3.64% compared to Green & Smart's net margin of 0.00%. Centrica's return on equity of 21.92% beat Green & Smart's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Centrica3.64% 21.92% -33.70%
Green & Smart N/A N/A N/A

Centrica presently has a consensus target price of GBX 216.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.72%. Given Centrica's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Centrica is more favorable than Green & Smart.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Centrica
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Green & Smart
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Centrica has higher revenue and earnings than Green & Smart. Green & Smart is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Centrica, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Centrica£19.55B0.36£1.05B£15.1010.33
Green & SmartN/AN/AN/A-£1.00N/A

52.5% of Centrica shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Centrica shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Centrica beats Green & Smart on 12 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Centrica compare to Eneraqua Technologies?

Centrica (LON:CNA) and Eneraqua Technologies (LON:ETP) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and dividends.

In the previous week, Centrica had 6 more articles in the media than Eneraqua Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Centrica and 0 mentions for Eneraqua Technologies. Centrica's average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Eneraqua Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Centrica is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Centrica Positive
Eneraqua Technologies Neutral

Centrica has a net margin of 3.64% compared to Eneraqua Technologies' net margin of -11.78%. Centrica's return on equity of 21.92% beat Eneraqua Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Centrica3.64% 21.92% -33.70%
Eneraqua Technologies -11.78%-28.83%-13.02%

Centrica currently has a consensus price target of GBX 216.33, indicating a potential upside of 38.72%. Given Centrica's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Centrica is more favorable than Eneraqua Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Centrica
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
Eneraqua Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

52.5% of Centrica shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.0% of Eneraqua Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Centrica shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 68.5% of Eneraqua Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Centrica pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Eneraqua Technologies pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. Centrica pays out 36.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Eneraqua Technologies pays out -3.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Eneraqua Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Centrica has higher revenue and earnings than Eneraqua Technologies. Eneraqua Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Centrica, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Centrica£19.55B0.36£1.05B£15.1010.33
Eneraqua Technologies£58.01M0.12-£9.78M-£29.13N/A

Centrica has a beta of 0.322, indicating that its stock price is 68% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Eneraqua Technologies has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Centrica beats Eneraqua Technologies on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CNA vs. The Competition

MetricCentricaIndependent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers IndustryUtilities SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£7.06B£7.19B£16.11B£2.88B
Dividend Yield3.67%4.34%4.02%6.11%
P/E Ratio10.3335.6025.42368.68
Price / Sales0.36309.97283.7883,339.32
Price / Cash1.3215.4718.8027.89
Price / Book1.562.432.027.18
Net Income£1.05B£231.71M£701.59M£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.10%0.80%0.19%0.91%
1 Month Performance-11.49%-0.97%-0.91%2.94%
1 Year Performance-6.50%7.93%10.08%64.32%

Centrica Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CNA
Centrica
4.8135 of 5 stars
GBX 155.95
+0.7%
GBX 216.33
+38.7%
-7.2%£7.06B£19.55B10.336,100
GLO
ContourGlobal
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.65B£2.57B1,091.301,518
AMPH
Aggregated Micro Power
N/AN/AN/AN/A£64.54M£49.33M70.771,620
OPG
OPG Power Ventures
N/AGBX 5.50
+1.1%
N/A-32.6%£22.04M£156.74M15.71363
GSH
Green & Smart
N/AN/AN/AN/A£9.84MN/AN/AN/A

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