CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR (CEPU)
US1550382014 - ADR
CEPU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 21 industry peers in the Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers industry. CEPU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CEPU is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, CEPU could be worth investigating further for growth investing!.
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
CEPU has a Return On Assets of 9.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEPU outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
CEPU's Return On Equity of 13.77% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEPU outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
CEPU has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEPU outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEPU is above the industry average of 4.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.26%) for CEPU is below the current ROIC(9.60%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 29.02%, CEPU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEPU has declined.
The Operating Margin of CEPU (33.39%) is better than 85.00% of its industry peers.
CEPU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CEPU (42.40%) is worse than 65.00% of its industry peers.
CEPU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
CEPU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEPU is 2.65, which is a good value as it means it would take CEPU, 2.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CEPU (2.65) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CEPU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CEPU (0.20) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
CEPU has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that CEPU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CEPU (2.13) is better than 80.00% 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.02, CEPU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEPU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1410.05%, which is quite impressive.
CEPU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 40.80% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CEPU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 270.07%.
The Revenue has been growing by 70.22% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CEPU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 399.48% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 113.18% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y364.69%
EPS Next 2Y399.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year180.79%
Revenue Next 2Y113.18%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
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 399.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y399.48%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CEPU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
CENTRAL PUERTO-SPONSORED ADR
NYSE:CEPU (1/3/2025, 8:26:52 PM)
After market: 15.84 0 (0%)15.84
+0.16 (+1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryIndependent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.5%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners16.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.38B
Analysts82.5
Price Target29.31 (85.04%)
Short Float %0.06%
Short Ratio1.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/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)-60.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-86.37%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.03%
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)11.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.9%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.3%
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)-0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Y364.69%
EPS Next 2Y399.48%
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 Year180.79%
Revenue Next 2Y113.18%
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%