Central Puerto (BASE:CEPU) - Stock Price, News & Analysis

CEPU Stock Overview

Central Puerto S.A. engages in the electric power generation in Argentina.

CEPU fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation	2/6
Future Growth	2/6
Past Performance	4/6
Financial Health	4/6
Dividends	0/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (10.3x) is below the AR market (15.8x)

Revenue is forecast to grow 24.69% per year

Earnings grew by 149.7% over the past year

Risk Analysis

Large one-off items impacting financial results

Central Puerto S.A. Competitors

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima

BASE:EDN

AR$766.4b

Pampa Energía

BASE:PAMP

AR$2.5t

Compañía de Transporte de Energía Eléctrica en Alta Tensión Transener

BASE:TRAN

AR$532.7b

MetroGAS

BASE:METR

AR$436.8b

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Central Puerto
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price	AR$1,005.70
52 Week High	AR$1,300.00
52 Week Low	AR$250.00
Beta	0.97
1 Month Change	18.16%
3 Month Change	-12.82%
1 Year Change	285.18%
3 Year Change	3,107.97%
5 Year Change	2,749.01%
Change since IPO	111,644.44%

Recent updates

Shareholder Returns

	CEPU	AR Renewable Energy	AR Market
7D	-11.0%	-4.5%	-4.6%
1Y	285.2%	3.7%	311.7%

Return vs Industry: CEPU exceeded the AR Renewable Energy industry which returned 5.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CEPU underperformed the AR Market which returned 316.5% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CEPU's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CEPU volatility
CEPU Average Weekly Movement	8.4%
Renewable Energy Industry Average Movement	3.6%
Market Average Movement	9.6%
10% most volatile stocks in AR Market	14.7%
10% least volatile stocks in AR Market	7.3%

Stable Share Price: CEPU's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: CEPU's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

Founded	Employees	CEO	Website
1898	n/a	Fernando Roberto Bonnet	www.centralpuerto.com

Central Puerto S.A. engages in the electric power generation in Argentina. It operates through three segments: Electric Power Generation from Conventional Sources, Electric Power Generation from Renewable Sources, and Natural Gas Transport and Distribution. The company generates energy through thermal, hydroelectric, and wind farms.

Central Puerto S.A. Fundamentals Summary

How do Central Puerto's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
CEPU fundamental statistics
Market cap	AR$1.53t
Earnings (TTM)	AR$148.04b
Revenue (TTM)	AR$313.57b

10.3x

P/E Ratio

4.9x

P/S Ratio

Is CEPU overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
CEPU income statement (TTM)
Revenue	AR$313.57b
Cost of Revenue	AR$210.55b
Gross Profit	AR$103.02b
Other Expenses	-AR$45.02b
Earnings	AR$148.04b

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)	97.78
Gross Margin	32.85%
Net Profit Margin	47.21%
Debt/Equity Ratio	39.1%

How did CEPU perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

0.04%

Current Dividend Yield

2%

Payout Ratio

CEPU Stock Overview

Rewards

Risk Analysis

Central Puerto S.A. Competitors

BASE:EDN

AR$766.4b

BASE:PAMP

AR$2.5t

BASE:TRAN

AR$532.7b

BASE:METR

AR$436.8b

Price History & Performance

Recent News & Updates

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 67%

Now 23% overvalued after recent price rise

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21%

Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: AR$98.52 (vs AR$12.65 in FY 2022)

Central Puerto S.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2024

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Mar 08, 2024

Recent updates

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 67%

Now 23% overvalued after recent price rise

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21%

Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: AR$98.52 (vs AR$12.65 in FY 2022)

Central Puerto S.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2024

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Mar 08, 2024

Upcoming dividend of AR$2.27 per share at 0.3% yield

Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: AR$2.99 (vs AR$7.17 in 3Q 2022)

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

Central Puerto S.A. (BASE:CEPU) completed the acquisition of 117-megawatt (MW) Guañizuil IIA solar power plant in Argentina from Scatec ASA (OB:SCATC) and Equinor ASA (OB:EQNR).

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 10, 2023

New minor risk - Share price stability

Central Puerto S.A. (BASE:CEPU) reached an agreement to acquire 117-megawatt (MW) Guañizuil IIA solar power plant in Argentina from Scatec ASA (OB:SCATC) and Equinor ASA (OB:EQNR).

Central Puerto S.A. (BASE:CEPU) announces an Equity Buyback for $10 million worth of its shares.

New minor risk - Profit margin trend

Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: AR$3.13 (vs AR$2.68 in 2Q 2022)

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 35%

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 11, 2023

First quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: AR$0.10 (vs AR$3.75 in 1Q 2022)

Central Puerto S.A. (BASE:CEPU) acquired Empresas Verdes Argentina S.A.

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15%

Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: AR$12.65 (vs AR$0.49 loss in FY 2021)

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Mar 09, 2023

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18%

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Insufficient new directors

Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: AR$3.01 (vs AR$1.77 in 3Q 2021)

Central Puerto S.A., Annual General Meeting, Dec 23, 2022

Now 22% undervalued

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q3, 2022 Results on Nov 10, 2022

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: AR$1.53 (vs AR$3.18 loss in 2Q 2021)

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q2, 2022 Results on Aug 05, 2022

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Consensus forecasts updated

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Central Puerto S.A. Announces Executive Changes

Consensus forecasts updated

First quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q1, 2022 Results on May 12, 2022

Price target increased to AR$106

Insufficient new directors

Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q4, 2021 Results on Mar 09, 2022

Central Puerto S.A. ORD 1 VOTO ESCRIT Deleted from Other OTC

Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS AR$1.77 (vs AR$1.51 in 3Q 2020)

Price target decreased to AR$34.00

Central Puerto S.A. Reports Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2021

Second quarter 2021 earnings released: AR$2.95 loss per share (vs AR$1.62 profit in 2Q 2020)

Investor sentiment improved over the past week

Price target decreased to AR$34.00

First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS AR$0.42 (vs AR$0.65 in 1Q 2020)

Consensus EPS estimates fall to AR$11.79

Central Puerto S.A., Annual General Meeting, Apr 30, 2021

Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS AR$4.58 (vs AR$5.85 in FY 2019)

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Mar 15, 2021

New 90-day low: AR$33.00

Earnings beat expectations, revenue disappoints