Fundamental Analysis of CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR(NYSE:CEPU) stock

Fundamental Rating

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CEPU. CEPU was compared to 21 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. While CEPU has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CEPU shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings would make CEPU suitable for growth investing!

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

Of the past 5 years CEPU 4 years were profitable.

In the past 5 years CEPU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CEPU (2.06%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.

CEPU's Return On Equity of 2.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CEPU outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.

Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.54%, CEPU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.

Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEPU is significantly above the industry average of 3.61%.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	2.06%
ROE	2.98%
ROIC	6.54%

ROA(3y)2.99%

ROA(5y)9.4%

ROE(3y)4.96%

ROE(5y)16.79%

ROIC(3y)10.28%

ROIC(5y)14.4%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CEPU (7.16%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEPU has declined.

CEPU has a better Operating Margin (25.79%) than 76.19% of its industry peers.

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEPU has remained more or less at the same level.

CEPU has a worse Gross Margin (34.78%) than 61.90% of its industry peers.

In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEPU has remained more or less at the same level.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	25.79%
PM (TTM)	7.16%
GM	34.78%

OM growth 3Y1.1%

OM growth 5Y1.16%

PM growth 3Y-8.48%

PM growth 5Y-19.31%

GM growth 3Y-0.27%

GM growth 5Y0.36%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CEPU has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.

The number of shares outstanding for CEPU remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.

The debt/assets ratio for CEPU has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

CEPU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.92. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.

CEPU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEPU outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.

CEPU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.

CEPU has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.17) than 90.48% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.17
Debt/FCF	1.92
Altman-Z	N/A

ROIC/WACCN/A

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2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.65 indicates that CEPU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

CEPU has a Current ratio of 2.65. This is in the better half of the industry: CEPU outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.

CEPU has a Quick Ratio of 2.44. This indicates that CEPU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.

The Quick ratio of CEPU (2.44) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	2.65
Quick Ratio	2.44

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CEPU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.33%.

Measured over the past years, CEPU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 29.23% on average per year.

The Revenue has grown by 111.37% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!

Measured over the past years, CEPU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 60.10% on average per year.

EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.33%

EPS 3Y16.66%

EPS 5Y29.23%

EPS growth Q2Q-0.66%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)111.37%

Revenue growth 3Y27.47%

Revenue growth 5Y60.1%

Revenue growth Q2Q187.3%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 100.98% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth

Based on estimates for the next years, CEPU will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 54.44% on average per year.

EPS Next Y4.12%

EPS Next 2Y100.98%

EPS Next 3YN/A

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next Year156.1%

Revenue Next 2Y54.44%

Revenue Next 3YN/A

Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	N/A
Fwd PE	N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	N/A
EV/EBITDA	N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of CEPU may justify a higher PE ratio.

CEPU's earnings are expected to grow with 100.98% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.

PEG (NY)N/A

PEG (5Y)N/A

EPS Next 2Y100.98%

EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CEPU has a yearly dividend return of 0.28%, which is pretty low.

CEPU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.77.

Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CEPU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Dividend Yield	0.28%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CEPU grows each year by 13.69%, which is quite nice.

CEPU has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.

CEPU has decreased its dividend recently.

Dividend Growth(5Y)13.69%

Div Incr Years1

Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

30.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEPU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.

CEPU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.

DP30.59%

EPS Next 2Y100.98%

EPS Next 3YN/A

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CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:CEPU (5/3/2024, 6:43:14 PM)

After market: 10.88 0 (0%)

10.88

+0.44 (+4.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating

GICS SectorUtilities

GICS IndustryGroupUtilities

GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers

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Market Cap1.64B

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Dividend Yield	0.28%

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Valuation

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	N/A
Fwd PE	N/A
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PEG (NY)N/A

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Profitability

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	2.06%
ROE	2.98%
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ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM	25.79%
PM (TTM)	7.16%
GM	34.78%
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Asset Turnover0.29

Health

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.17
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Current Ratio	2.65
Quick Ratio	2.44
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Growth

EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.33%

EPS 3Y16.66%

EPS 5Y

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EPS Next Y4.12%

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Revenue 1Y (TTM)111.37%

Revenue growth 3Y27.47%

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CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU)

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1.2 Ratios

1.3 Margins

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

2.2 Solvency

2.3 Liquidity

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

3.2 Future

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

4.2 Price Multiples

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

5.2 History

5.3 Sustainability

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