Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima (EDN) Financial Ratios
21 years of historical data (2005–2025) · Utilities · Regulated Electric
EV/EBITDA
↑
7.63
↑+385% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.58
30Y Low0.4·High6.2
P/FCF
N/A
—
5yr avg: 0.09
30Y Low0.0·High11.0
P/B Ratio
↓
0.80
↑+89699% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.00
30Y Low0.0·High3.5
ROE
↑
12.8%
↓+217% vs avg
5yr avg: -11.0%
30Y Low-109%·High120%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.26
↑+76% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.85
30Y Low0.6·High9.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
EDN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima trades at 6.4x earnings, 125714% above its 5-year average of 0.0x, sitting at the 92nd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Utilities sector median P/E of 19.0x, the stock trades at a discount of 66%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.9B | $848M | $350M | $232M | $186M | $274M | $1.2B | $2.2B | $1.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.9B | $967.2B | $454.3B | $194.2B | $90.7B | $14.7B | $6.6B | $13.3B | $13.9B | $8.4B | $3.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 6.40 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | — | — | 0.01 | 0.13 | 0.29 | 5.16 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.60 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.80 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 3.45 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | 0.09 | — | 0.02 | 0.35 | 0.89 | — | 2.74 |
| P/OCF | 15.33 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.13 | 0.68 | 0.43 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
EDN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's enterprise value stands at 7.6x EBITDA, 385% above its 5-year average of 1.6x. The Utilities sector median is 11.9x, placing the stock at a 36% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.32 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.63 | 2.68 | 1.64 | — | — | 0.40 | — | 0.68 | 0.94 | 1.21 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 18.38 | 1.62 | 0.65 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.11 | — | 0.22 | 0.60 | 0.67 | 1.28 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | 24.51 | — | 0.87 | 16.89 | 10.27 | — | 8.35 |
EDN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima earns an operating margin of 5.0%, below the Utilities sector average of 18.5%. Operating margins have expanded from -17.0% to 5.0% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 12.8% is modest. ROIC of 4.4% represents below-average returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 22.8% | 22.8% | 19.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% | 12.9% | 14.8% | 18.6% | 23.5% | 24.1% | 2.2% |
| Operating Margin | 5.0% | 5.0% | 2.2% | -17.0% | -15.0% | -3.1% | -21.8% | 5.3% | 8.1% | 6.0% | -10.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.0% | 8.0% | 13.3% | 12.5% | -3.2% | -18.8% | -19.4% | 13.5% | 7.7% | 12.8% | 0.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 12.8% | 12.8% | 26.1% | 22.1% | -7.4% | -108.6% | -59.3% | 38.9% | 23.9% | 55.5% | 25.5% |
| ROA | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.9% | 7.7% | -2.4% | -37.7% | -26.9% | 17.7% | 9.5% | 17.4% | 1.5% |
| ROIC | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.6% | -20.0% | -24.3% | -12.4% | -45.1% | 9.5% | 15.1% | 14.8% | -61.2% |
| ROCE | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | -15.4% | -19.1% | -9.9% | -40.4% | 9.1% | 13.7% | 11.8% | -33.5% |
EDN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.3x, which is moderately leveraged (37% below the sector average of 5.2x). Net debt stands at $965.9B ($1.2T total debt minus $207.1B cash). Interest coverage of 3.3x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.32 | 0.17 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 7.80 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.26 | 3.26 | 1.72 | — | — | 0.57 | — | 0.69 | 0.86 | 0.91 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.43 | 0.30 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 7.09 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.68 | 2.68 | 1.63 | — | — | 0.40 | — | 0.67 | 0.85 | 0.89 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | 24.41 | — | 0.85 | 16.54 | 9.38 | — | 5.62 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.28 | 3.28 | 2.08 | 4.50 | 0.97 | 0.78 | -734.97 | 433.34 | 4.69 | 8.14 | 2.06 |
EDN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.07x means Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has improved from 0.65x to 1.07x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 0.89 | 0.65 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.74 | 0.65 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.75 | 0.60 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.51 | 0.66 | 0.59 | 0.71 | 0.67 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.36 | 0.26 | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.24 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.52 | 0.68 | 0.61 | 0.43 | 1.49 | 1.20 | 1.14 | 0.99 | 0.86 | 1.36 |
| Inventory Turnover | 9.62 | 9.62 | 14.48 | 48.45 | 30.81 | 89.54 | 82.49 | 59.56 | 46.51 | 78.45 | 109.66 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
EDN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business. The earnings yield of 15.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 15.6% | 21261.0% | 16292.7% | 22568.9% | — | — | — | 9083.1% | 746.5% | 350.1% | 19.4% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | 1057.9% | — | 4070.6% | 287.3% | 112.2% | — | 36.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $44M | $44M | $44M | $44M | $44M | $44M | $44M | $45M | $45M | $45M |
Peer Comparison
Compare EDN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EDNYou | $1B | 6.4 | 7.6 | — | 22.8% | 5.0% | 12.8% | 4.4% | 3.3 |
 PAM | $5B | 11.9 | 7.9 | — | 31.5% | 16.6% | 10.9% | 5.3% | 2.6 |
 TGS | $5B | 14.2 | 7.1 | 25.9 | 53.6% | 43.3% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 1.5 |
 CEPU | $2B | 8.5 | 6.9 | 27.6 | 35.5% | 29.6% | 18.0% | 10.7% | 0.9 |
 LOMA | $1B | 76.3 | 12.1 | — | 21.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% | 6.2% | 1.5 |
 GGAL | $9B | 58.0 | 14.5 | 329.3 | 41.3% | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 6.7 |
 IRS | $1B | 1.3 | 54.5 | 8269.5 | 60.8% | 6.6% | 9.2% | 1.5% | 10.8 |
 ELP | $7M | 3.0 | 2.5 | — | 18.0% | 17.9% | 11.3% | 8.4% | 3.2 |
 CIG | $6B | 6.2 | 6.1 | — | 16.9% | 14.8% | 17.5% | 11.2% | 2.5 |
 SBS | $18B | 11.2 | 9.0 | — | 36.6% | 32.2% | 20.9% | 13.1% | 2.8 |
 ERJ | $12B | 34.1 | 14.3 | 29.6 | 18.0% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 2.9 |
| Utilities Median | — | 19.0 | 11.9 | 18.6 | 38.4% | 18.5% | 9.3% | 4.9% | 5.2 |
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EDN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EDN stock.
What is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's P/E ratio?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's current P/E ratio is 6.4x. The historical average is 1.6x. This places it at the 92th percentile of its historical range.
What is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's EV/EBITDA?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's current EV/EBITDA is 7.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 2.2x.
What is Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's ROE?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's return on equity (ROE) is 12.8%. The historical average is 3.0%.
Is EDN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima is trading at a P/E of 6.4x. This is at the 92th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's profit margins?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima has 22.8% gross margin and 5.0% operating margin.
How much debt does Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima have?
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.