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Argentinian (MERVAL) Utilities Sector Analysis

UpdatedDec 06, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D4.0%
  • 3M64.7%
  • 1Y30.1%
  • YTD15.6%

The Utilities industry is up 6.0% in the last week, with Central Puerto up 12%. This means that the industry has gained 33% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 1.4% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Argentinian Utilities Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 06 Dec 2025AR$20.9tAR$10.0tAR$1.5t13.6x13.5x2.1x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025AR$18.9tAR$9.8tAR$1.7t10.8x11.4x1.9x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025AR$11.5tAR$9.7tAR$1.6t6.4x7x1.2x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025AR$12.2tAR$9.6tAR$1.6t6.5x7.5x1.3x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025AR$14.1tAR$9.2tAR$1.6t8x9.1x1.5x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025AR$12.6tAR$9.2tAR$1.6t7.4x8.1x1.4x
Thu, 22 May 2025AR$15.8tAR$8.9tAR$1.5t9.5x10.5x1.8x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025AR$13.1tAR$8.3tAR$1.6t11.7x8.3x1.6x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025AR$15.2tAR$7.7tAR$1.4t14.2x10.6x2x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025AR$15.4tAR$5.6tAR$1.2t16.3x12.5x2.7x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025AR$16.8tAR$5.4tAR$1.2t17.7x13.9x3.1x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024AR$15.2tAR$5.4tAR$1.2t18.2x12.6x2.8x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024AR$11.6tAR$4.4tAR$941.3b29.2x12.4x2.6x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024AR$10.1tAR$4.4tAR$941.3b20.3x10.8x2.3x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024AR$9.5tAR$4.4tAR$941.3b21.1x10.1x2.1x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024AR$8.9tAR$3.7tAR$836.7b27.8x10.6x2.4x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024AR$8.8tAR$3.6tAR$832.3b10.4x10.5x2.4x
Fri, 24 May 2024AR$8.6tAR$3.5tAR$743.8b10.5x11.6x2.5x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024AR$7.1tAR$2.4tAR$283.8b21.9x25x2.9x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024AR$7.3tAR$2.4tAR$330.9b23.2x22.1x3.1x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024AR$8.1tAR$1.5tAR$342.0b15.1x23.7x5.3x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024AR$8.4tAR$1.5tAR$342.0b19.3x24.6x5.5x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023AR$6.6tAR$1.5tAR$351.7b11.6x18.7x4.4x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023AR$4.0tAR$1.2tAR$206.9b49.5x19.5x3.4x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023AR$3.9tAR$1.2tAR$206.9b47x18.9x3.3x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023AR$4.2tAR$1.2tAR$179.7b34.9x23.4x3.5x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023AR$2.9tAR$1.0tAR$121.9b28.1x23.9x2.8x
Thu, 29 Jun 2023AR$2.7tAR$1.0tAR$121.9b29.5x22.3x2.6x
Sat, 27 May 2023AR$2.3tAR$1.0tAR$124.3b22x18.5x2.2x
Mon, 24 Apr 2023AR$2.0tAR$1.0tAR$121.8b21.6x16.1x1.9x
Wed, 22 Mar 2023AR$1.5tAR$958.3bAR$115.2b14.4x13.1x1.6x
Fri, 17 Feb 2023AR$1.7tAR$594.6bAR$79.4b21.9x21.2x2.8x
Sun, 15 Jan 2023AR$1.6tAR$594.6bAR$79.4b21.1x20.2x2.7x
Tue, 13 Dec 2022AR$1.2tAR$599.9bAR$80.1b14.7x15.2x2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.2x


Total Market Cap: AR$1.2tTotal Earnings: AR$80.1bTotal Revenue: AR$599.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Argentinian Utilities Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.2x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Argentinean Utilities industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 13.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 15.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.6x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Utilities industry have grown 168% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 156% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Argentinian Utilities sector?

AR Market1.08%
Utilities4.01%
Renewable Energy6.75%
Gas Utilities6.46%
Electric Utilities1.98%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Renewable Energy industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 1.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 29.9% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Gas Utilities industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 19.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Renewable Energy industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 1.6% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 30% per year.
  • In contrast, the Electric Utilities industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
CEPU Central PuertoAR$2.62k7.5%
+AR$275.7b		71.6%PE14.4x
TRAN Compañía de Transporte de Energía Eléctrica en Alta Tensión TransenerAR$3.96k14.5%
+AR$223.4b		75.5%PE12.8x
METR MetroGASAR$2.72k9.2%
+AR$130.6b		7.6%PE16.7x
GBAN Naturgy BANAR$2.58k9.3%
+AR$71.6b		7.3%PE4.6x
PAMP Pampa EnergíaAR$5.46k0.9%
+AR$67.2b		46.2%PE15.9x

Latest News

TRAN
AR$3,957.50
Compañía de Transporte de Energía Eléctrica en Alta Tensión Transener
7D
14.5%
1Y
75.5%
GBAN
AR$2,580.00
Naturgy BAN
7D
9.3%
1Y
7.3%
EDN
AR$2,505.00
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima
7D
-2.6%
1Y
0.6%
CEPU
AR$2,617.50
Central Puerto
7D
7.5%
1Y
71.6%

CEPU: Share Repurchase Program Will Drive Fresh Upside Momentum Ahead

Analysts have maintained their price target for Central Puerto at $2,900, citing improved revenue growth projections and a slightly higher discount rate. Profit margin expectations remain steady.
CGPA2
AR$3,085.00
Camuzzi Gas Pampeana
7D
3.7%
1Y
-22.1%
PAMP
AR$5,455.00
Pampa Energía
7D
0.9%
1Y
46.2%

PAMP: Future Performance Will Reflect Gains From Power-Gas Business Integration

Analysts have raised their price target for Pampa Energía from $92 to $113, citing anticipated gains from improvements in its power generation and gas upstream integration businesses. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst upgrades reflect a shift in sentiment around Pampa Energía, with expectations that operational improvements and business integration will support ongoing growth and value creation.
DGCU2
AR$2,045.00
Distribuidora de Gas Cuyana
7D
3.8%
1Y
1.5%
DGCE
AR$2,485.00
Distribuidora de Gas del Centro
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-1.0%
CECO2
AR$522.00
Central Costanera
7D
-1.1%
1Y
8.4%
ECOG
AR$3,565.00
Ecogas Inversiones
7D
7.1%
1Y
n/a
METR
AR$2,717.50
MetroGAS
7D
9.2%
1Y
7.6%