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CEPUCentral Puerto S.A.
$13.43$2.0B
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Central Puerto S.A.

CEPU
NYSE · Electric Utilities
$13.43
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$2.01B
P/E7.6x
52W High$18.50
Volume278.93K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Asset Integration Drives Growth Amid Receivable Risk

Central Puerto's investment thesis is anchored in the successful integration of acquired generation assets, which drove a 48.7% year-over-year revenue surge in Q2 2026 and expanded its capacity in the critical Buenos Aires demand hub. However, this growth traj...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

CEPU price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

6/12 Beats

EPS beat 6 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-65% Peers

P/E is 65% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 34 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 66% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 11

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CEPU-22.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
CEPU+51.92%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
CEPU+148.16%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+81.02%
5-Year Return
CEPU+370.65%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+74.22%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
7.6x
Forward P/EExpansion
0.0x
EV/EBITDA100th %ile
9.4x
FCF YieldCash Flow
4.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
7.6x
0.0x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
9.4x
0.8x
100th· High
Price/FCF
24.5x
2.7x
80th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$20.15+50.0%
Base (Fair)$22.78+69.2%
Bull$26.54+97.6%
$20.15 Bear$22.78 Base$26.54 Bull
Current Market Price: $13.43
Trades at a 41.0% discount to Base DCF ($22.78)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$1097.42B+48.7% YoY
Net income
$346.35B+598.3% YoY
Free cash flow
$124.78B+144496.6% YoY
Operating margin
19.3%-7.4 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)6%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)15.5%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
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03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate6/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (78%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 11, 2026
$1.40
vs $0.00
$466M+125.9%
vs $206M
Q2 2026
May 12, 2026
$0.88+243.5%
vs $0.26
$247M+1.8%
vs $243M
Q2 2026
May 11, 2026
$0.88+243.5%
vs $0.26
$247M+1.8%
vs $243M
Q2 2026
Mar 5, 2026
$0.11-66.4%
vs $0.33
$218M+18.2%
vs $185M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

3 Stories
Defense World·Aug 31, 2026
Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) and Encavis (OTCMKTS:ENCVF) Critical Survey

Encavis (OTCMKTS:ENCVF - Get Free Report) and Central Puerto (NYSE: CEPU - Get Free Report) are both utilities companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, valuation, profitability, risk and institutional ownership. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Encavis and Central

Seeking Alpha·Aug 13, 2026
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

MarketBeat·Aug 12, 2026
Central Puerto Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Central Puerto NYSE: CEPU reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $145.0 million, up 20.1% from the first quarter and 136.2% from a year earlier, as higher contracted sales, seasonal spot-market pricing and margins from self-procured fuel lifted results.

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04

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Benchmark CEPU against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CEPU logoCEPUCentral Puerto S.A.Current
$13.43$2.01B7.5948.67%31.56%15.47%0.04%
PAM logoPAMPampa Energía S.A.
$80.33$4.37B11.086.5%23.58%15.3%—
TGS logoTGSTransportadora de Gas del Sur S.A.
$27.41$4.13B12.7964.75%27.52%16.61%—
EDN logoEDNEmpresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima
$22.69$992.69M5.4011.28%7.5%10.79%—
GGAL logoGGALGrupo Financiero Galicia S.A.
$39.99$6.42B42.6613.44%1.42%2.12%—
AES logoAESThe AES Corporation
$14.81$10.56B11.75-0.37%14.62%17.1%—

Compare CEPU vs Peers

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs PAM

Most directly comparable listed peer for CEPU.

Scale Benchmark

vs GE

Larger-name benchmark to compare CEPU against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs PAM, TGS, EDN, GGAL

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CEPU Frequently Asked Questions

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Central Puerto S.A.'s revenue?

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) reported $1.67T in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 290904% increase from $575.1M in 2005.

How fast is Central Puerto S.A. growing?

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) grew revenue by 48.7% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is CEPU profitable?

Yes, Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) is profitable, generating $478.81B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (31.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does CEPU pay dividends?

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) does not currently pay a meaningful dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is CEPU's return on equity?

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) has a return on equity (ROE) of 15.5%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Central Puerto S.A.'s free cash flow?

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) had negative free cash flow of $398.28B in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

Industry Metrics
Is CEPU's dividend sustainable?

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) has a dividend payout ratio of 0%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.

What if you invested $1,000 in CEPU back in 2005?

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