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CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CEPU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1550382014 - ADR - Currency: USD

12.3  +0.28 (+2.33%)

After market: 12.3 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall CEPU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEPU against 19 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. This makes CEPU very considerable 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50B 100B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CEPU (9.39%) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.77%, CEPU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CEPU (9.60%) is better than 94.74% 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%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.26%) for CEPU is below the current ROIC(9.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.39%
ROE 13.77%
ROIC 9.6%
ROA(3y)5.06%
ROA(5y)5.39%
ROE(3y)8.15%
ROE(5y)9.54%
ROIC(3y)8.26%
ROIC(5y)9.52%
CEPU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCEPU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CEPU (29.02%) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEPU has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 33.39%, CEPU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
CEPU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.40%, CEPU is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEPU has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.39%
PM (TTM) 29.02%
GM 42.4%
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%
CEPU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCEPU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, CEPU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
CEPU has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEPU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CEPU Yearly Shares OutstandingCEPU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M
CEPU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCEPU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500B 1T

2.2 Solvency

CEPU has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.65. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CEPU would need 2.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CEPU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.65) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that CEPU is not too dependend on debt financing.
CEPU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20 is amongst the best of the industry. CEPU outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.65
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200B 400B 600B 800B

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 better Current ratio (2.13) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.02 indicates that CEPU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.02, CEPU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.02
CEPU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCEPU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1410.05% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.80% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 270.07% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
CEPU shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 70.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1410.05%
EPS 3Y142.91%
EPS 5Y40.8%
EPS Q2Q%748.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)270.07%
Revenue growth 3Y76%
Revenue growth 5Y70.22%
Sales Q2Q%208.64%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 390.97% 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 104.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y260.92%
EPS Next 2Y390.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year191.9%
Revenue Next 2Y104.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
CEPU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCEPU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B 800B
CEPU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCEPU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500 1K 1.5K 2K 2.5K

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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.
CEPU's earnings are expected to grow with 390.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y390.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CEPU!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:CEPU (3/7/2025, 8:11:56 PM)

After market: 12.3 0 (0%)

12.3

+0.28 (+2.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)03-06 2025-03-06/amc
Earnings (Next)05-08 2025-05-08
Inst Owners11.16%
Inst Owner Change8.09%
Ins Owners16.74%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.85B
Analysts84
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.05%
Short Ratio2.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP14.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-61.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-86.5%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.66%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.2%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.98%
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
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.39%
ROE 13.77%
ROCE 11.91%
ROIC 9.6%
ROICexc 10.67%
ROICexgc 10.83%
OM 33.39%
PM (TTM) 29.02%
GM 42.4%
FCFM 17.35%
ROA(3y)5.06%
ROA(5y)5.39%
ROE(3y)8.15%
ROE(5y)9.54%
ROIC(3y)8.26%
ROIC(5y)9.52%
ROICexc(3y)9.4%
ROICexc(5y)10.71%
ROICexgc(3y)9.68%
ROICexgc(5y)11.25%
ROCE(3y)10.17%
ROCE(5y)11.77%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-29.2%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-32.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-31.96%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.65
Debt/EBITDA 0.87
Cap/Depr 69.39%
Cap/Sales 9.83%
Interest Coverage 6.17
Cash Conversion 57.17%
Profit Quality 59.81%
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 2.02
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score5
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)27.13%
Cap/Depr(5y)209.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1410.05%
EPS 3Y142.91%
EPS 5Y40.8%
EPS Q2Q%748.82%
EPS Next Y260.92%
EPS Next 2Y390.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)270.07%
Revenue growth 3Y76%
Revenue growth 5Y70.22%
Sales Q2Q%208.64%
Revenue Next Year191.9%
Revenue Next 2Y104.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y378.96%
EBIT growth 3Y34.6%
EBIT growth 5Y19.98%
EBIT Next Year77.41%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y341.98%
FCF growth 3Y110.25%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y649.19%
OCF growth 3Y55.55%
OCF growth 5Y85.9%