CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU)

US1550382014 - ADR

13.89  +0.04 (+0.29%)

After market: 13.89 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

CEPU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 22 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CEPU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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

CEPU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CEPU had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CEPU (7.76%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
CEPU's Return On Equity of 11.49% is amongst the best of the industry. CEPU outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
CEPU has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.14%) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEPU is above the industry average of 4.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.76%
ROE 11.49%
ROIC 6.14%
ROA(3y)5.06%
ROA(5y)5.39%
ROE(3y)8.15%
ROE(5y)9.54%
ROIC(3y)8.26%
ROIC(5y)9.52%

1.3 Margins

CEPU has a better Profit Margin (33.71%) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEPU has declined.
CEPU has a better Operating Margin (30.14%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEPU has declined.
CEPU's Gross Margin of 40.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CEPU is outperformed by 68.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEPU has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.14%
PM (TTM) 33.71%
GM 40.98%
OM growth 3Y-23.52%
OM growth 5Y-29.51%
PM growth 3Y37.69%
PM growth 5Y-17.4%
GM growth 3Y-16.06%
GM growth 5Y-9.57%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, CEPU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, CEPU has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CEPU is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of CEPU is 4.04, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CEPU, 4.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CEPU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEPU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that CEPU is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.21, CEPU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF 4.04
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that CEPU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CEPU has a Current ratio of 2.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEPU outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
CEPU has a Quick Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that CEPU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.02, CEPU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.02

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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 -28.52%.
Measured over the past years, CEPU shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 52.43% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 17.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 77.83% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.52%
EPS 3Y19.41%
EPS 5Y52.43%
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
Revenue growth 3Y81.39%
Revenue growth 5Y77.83%
Sales Q2Q%208.64%

3.2 Future

CEPU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 133.03% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 95.46% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y155.97%
EPS Next 2Y62.64%
EPS Next 3Y40.17%
EPS Next 5Y133.03%
Revenue Next Year45.65%
Revenue Next 2Y56.57%
Revenue Next 3Y84.48%
Revenue Next 5Y95.46%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

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

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 40.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.64%
EPS Next 3Y40.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CEPU does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:CEPU (11/22/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.89 0 (0%)

13.89

+0.04 (+0.29%)

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GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
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ROA 7.76%
ROE 11.49%
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OM 30.14%
PM (TTM) 33.71%
GM 40.98%
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Asset Turnover0.23
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Debt/Equity 0.21
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Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.02
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EPS 3Y19.41%
EPS 5Y
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
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