Centrica PLC (OTCMKTS:CPYYY) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Centrica PLC (OTCMKTS:CPYYY) have been given an average rating of “Buy” by the seven brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation, three have assigned a buy recommendation and three have given a strong buy recommendation to the company.

Separately, Kepler Capital Markets raised shares of Centrica from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday.

Centrica Trading Down 2.9%

Shares of CPYYY opened at $8.52 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $9.75 and a 200-day moving average of $10.49. Centrica has a one year low of $8.28 and a one year high of $12.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75, a current ratio of 1.45 and a quick ratio of 1.41.

Centrica Company Profile

Centrica plc is a British multinational energy and services company headquartered in Windsor, England. The company operates across energy supply, services and solutions, delivering gas and electricity to residential, commercial and industrial customers. In addition to commodity supply, Centrica offers a range of services such as boiler installation and maintenance, smart home technology, and energy efficiency solutions through its field-based engineering teams.

Established in 1997 following the demerger of British Gas, Centrica has evolved through strategic acquisitions and divestments to focus on core markets and capabilities.