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CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CEPU - US1550382014 - ADR

17.35 USD
-0.15 (-0.86%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:05:55 PM
17.4 USD
+0.05 (+0.29%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:05:55 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CEPU. CEPU was compared to 20 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CEPU has an average financial health and profitability rating. CEPU is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make CEPU a good candidate for growth investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

Of the past 5 years CEPU 4 years were profitable.
CEPU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CEPU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCEPU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B 200B

1.2 Ratios

CEPU has a Return On Assets of 5.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEPU outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
CEPU has a better Return On Equity (8.05%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CEPU has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.35%) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEPU is above the industry average of 4.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.22%) for CEPU is below the current ROIC(6.35%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.62%
ROE 8.05%
ROIC 6.35%
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)4.28%
ROE(3y)9.26%
ROE(5y)7.07%
ROIC(3y)6.22%
ROIC(5y)7.26%
CEPU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCEPU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

CEPU has a better Profit Margin (21.91%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
CEPU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CEPU (32.36%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEPU has declined.
CEPU has a Gross Margin (38.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
CEPU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.36%
PM (TTM) 21.91%
GM 38.94%
OM growth 3Y-6.86%
OM growth 5Y-3.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-22.8%
GM growth 3Y-4.1%
GM growth 5Y-2.13%
CEPU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCEPU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for CEPU remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CEPU has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CEPU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CEPU Yearly Shares OutstandingCEPU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
CEPU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCEPU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500B 1T 1.5T 2T 2.5T

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CEPU is 3.40, which is a good value as it means it would take CEPU, 3.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CEPU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.40. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEPU outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10 indicates that CEPU is not too dependend on debt financing.
CEPU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is amongst the best of the industry. CEPU outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 3.4
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CEPU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCEPU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500B 1T 1.5T

2.3 Liquidity

CEPU has a Current Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that CEPU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.31, CEPU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CEPU has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that CEPU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CEPU's Quick ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEPU outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 1.24
CEPU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCEPU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B 500B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CEPU have decreased strongly by -13.82% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CEPU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 97.51% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CEPU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.43% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CEPU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 72.06% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y97.51%
EPS Q2Q%123.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.43%
Revenue growth 3Y87.95%
Revenue growth 5Y72.06%
Sales Q2Q%39.8%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 47.01% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 22.08% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y55.51%
EPS Next 2Y47.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year29.2%
Revenue Next 2Y22.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CEPU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCEPU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200B 400B 600B 800B
CEPU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCEPU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1K 2K 3K

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CEPU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCEPU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CEPU Per share dataCEPU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CEPU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CEPU's earnings are expected to grow with 47.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CEPU!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:CEPU (1/2/2026, 8:05:55 PM)

After market: 17.4 +0.05 (+0.29%)

17.35

-0.15 (-0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)11-12 2025-11-12
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09
Inst Owners7.68%
Inst Owner Change26.36%
Ins Owners16.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.62B
Revenue(TTM)820.20B
Net Income(TTM)179.74B
Analysts88
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.31%
Short Ratio0.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP2.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S N/A
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)N/A
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpSN/A
BVpSN/A
TBVpSN/A
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.62%
ROE 8.05%
ROCE 9.76%
ROIC 6.35%
ROICexc 7%
ROICexgc 7.1%
OM 32.36%
PM (TTM) 21.91%
GM 38.94%
FCFM 15.76%
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)4.28%
ROE(3y)9.26%
ROE(5y)7.07%
ROIC(3y)6.22%
ROIC(5y)7.26%
ROICexc(3y)7.07%
ROICexc(5y)8.21%
ROICexgc(3y)7.21%
ROICexgc(5y)8.49%
ROCE(3y)9.49%
ROCE(5y)11.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.08%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.06%
OM growth 3Y-6.86%
OM growth 5Y-3.55%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-22.8%
GM growth 3Y-4.1%
GM growth 5Y-2.13%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.26
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.1
Debt/FCF 3.4
Debt/EBITDA 0.6
Cap/Depr 169.84%
Cap/Sales 25.94%
Interest Coverage 7.41
Cash Conversion 87.53%
Profit Quality 71.91%
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 1.24
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)52.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)81.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.31%
Profit Quality(3y)183.4%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.82%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y97.51%
EPS Q2Q%123.93%
EPS Next Y55.51%
EPS Next 2Y47.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.43%
Revenue growth 3Y87.95%
Revenue growth 5Y72.06%
Sales Q2Q%39.8%
Revenue Next Year29.2%
Revenue Next 2Y22.08%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.55%
EBIT growth 3Y75.05%
EBIT growth 5Y65.95%
EBIT Next Year124.78%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y140.3%
FCF growth 3Y38.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y471.4%
OCF growth 3Y70.14%
OCF growth 5Y74.47%

CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR / CEPU FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CEPU.


What is the valuation status of CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR?

CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR?

The financial health rating of CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU) is 6 / 10.