(CEPU) Central Puerto S.A. - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: CEPU Central Puerto S.A. August 13, 2025
Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) is an Argentine independent power producer and energy trader with a market capitalization of approximately $1.89 billion USD. The companys stock is characterized by its relatively stable price movements, as evidenced by its low Average True Range (ATR) of 3.57%.
To evaluate the investment potential of CEPU, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, EBITDA margin, and return on equity (ROE) should be considered. Although the provided fundamental data indicates a P/E ratio of 43.45, suggesting a relatively high valuation, the absence of forward P/E and ROE metrics complicates the assessment. Typically, a thorough analysis would involve examining the companys historical financial performance, including its ability to generate cash flows and maintain a stable dividend payout.
The economic drivers influencing CEPUs performance are closely tied to the Argentine energy market, which is subject to government regulations and subsidies. As an independent power producer, the companys revenue is likely linked to the demand for electricity in Argentina, as well as the countrys energy policies and pricing mechanisms. Understanding these factors is crucial to forecasting the companys future financial performance.
A more detailed analysis would require examining CEPUs operational metrics, such as its installed capacity, power generation output, and fuel mix. Additionally, assessing the companys debt profile, including its leverage ratio and interest coverage, would provide insights into its financial health and ability to service its debt obligations.
CEPU Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,343m |
| Sub-Industry | Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders |
| IPO / Inception | 2018-02-02 |
CEPU Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 46.4% |
| Fundamental | 60.3% |
| Dividend Rating | 55.4% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 3.04% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.0 of 5 |
CEPU Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.66% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 18.82% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 58.78% |
| Payout Consistency | 48.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.6% |
CEPU Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -56.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -63.6% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 95.8% |
| CAGR 5y | 48.71% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.94 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 3.40 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.31 |
| Alpha | 25.12 |
| Beta | -0.191 |
| Volatility | 91.88% |
| Current Volume | 814.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 453.8k |
| Stop Loss | 12.5 (-7.6%) |
| Signal | 1.09 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0
| Net Income (179.74b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 49.21b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -4.03pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 18.30% (prev 31.11%; Δ -12.80pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 (>3.0%) and CFO 345.81b > Net Income 179.74b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (432.99b) to EBITDA (487.68b) ratio: 0.89 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.31 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (150.2m) change vs 12m ago -0.25% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 36.79% (prev 37.66%; Δ -0.87pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 30.04% (prev 30.59%; Δ -0.55pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.57 (EBITDA TTM 487.68b / Interest Expense TTM 139.36b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 3.98
| (A) 0.05 = (Total Current Assets 627.71b - Total Current Liabilities 477.59b) / Total Assets 3198.56b |
| (B) 0.05 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 161.32b / Total Assets 3198.56b |
| (C) 0.13 = EBIT TTM 357.53b / Avg Total Assets 2730.54b |
| (D) 2.50 = Book Value of Equity 2280.18b / Total Liabilities 910.91b |
| Total Rating: 3.98 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 60.34
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 6.09% = 3.04 |
| 3. FCF Margin 16.22% = 4.06 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.20 = 2.48 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.89 = 1.92 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -6.79)% = -8.49 |
| 7. RoE 0.05% = 0.00 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 83.22% = 6.24 |
| 9. EPS Trend 21.80% = 1.09 |
What is the price of CEPU shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +51.68%, over one month by +63.21%, over three months by +10.99% and over the past year by +23.36%.
Is Central Puerto S.A. a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CEPU is around 16.52 USD . This means that CEPU is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +22.1% (Margin of Safety).
Is CEPU a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the CEPU price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 16 | 18.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 16 | 18.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 18.2 | 34.1% |
CEPU Fundamental Data Overview October 24, 2025
P/E Trailing = 10.3953
P/S = 0.0018
P/B = 0.7406
Beta = -0.191
Revenue TTM = 820.20b ARS
EBIT TTM = 357.53b ARS
EBITDA TTM = 487.68b ARS
Long Term Debt = 195.31b ARS (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 244.07b ARS (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 439.38b ARS (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 432.99b ARS (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2185.35b ARS (2004.10b + Debt 439.38b - CCE 258.13b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.57 (Ebit TTM 357.53b / Interest Expense TTM 139.36b)
FCF Yield = 6.09% (FCF TTM 133.07b / Enterprise Value 2185.35b)
FCF Margin = 16.22% (FCF TTM 133.07b / Revenue TTM 820.20b)
Net Margin = 21.91% (Net Income TTM 179.74b / Revenue TTM 820.20b)
Gross Margin = 36.79% ((Revenue TTM 820.20b - Cost of Revenue TTM 518.46b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 27.83% (prev 43.70%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.68 (Enterprise Value 2185.35b / Total Assets 3198.56b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 13.73% (Interest Expense 60.34b / Debt 439.38b)
Taxrate = -1.76% (negative due to tax credits) (-1.47b / 83.55b)
NOPAT = 363.82b (EBIT 357.53b * (1 - -1.76%)) [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 1.31 (Total Current Assets 627.71b / Total Current Liabilities 477.59b)
Debt / Equity = 0.20 (Debt 439.38b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 2233.80b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.89 (Net Debt 432.99b / EBITDA 487.68b)
Debt / FCF = 3.25 (Net Debt 432.99b / FCF TTM 133.07b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 383670.59b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.62% (Net Income 179.74b / Total Assets 3198.56b)
RoE = 0.05% (Net Income TTM 179.74b / Total Stockholder Equity 383670.59b)
RoCE = 0.09% (EBIT 357.53b / Capital Employed (Equity 383670.59b + L.T.Debt 195.31b))
RoIC = 0.08% (NOPAT 363.82b / Invested Capital 472228.28b)
WACC = 6.87% (E(2004.10b)/V(2443.48b) * Re(5.31%) + D(439.38b)/V(2443.48b) * Rd(13.73%) * (1-Tc(-0.02)))
Discount Rate = 5.31% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 8.05%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -0.01%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.03% ; FCFE base≈153.98b ; Y1≈174.92b ; Y5≈239.49b
Fair Price DCF = 27.6k (DCF Value 4144.11b / Shares Outstanding 150.3m; 5y FCF grow 15.85% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 21.80 | EPS CAGR: -15.45% | SUE: 0.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 83.22 | Revenue CAGR: 71.94% | SUE: 2.24 | # QB: 1
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