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

CEPU Stock Overview

Engages in the electric power generation in Argentina. More details

CEPU fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation	2/6
Future Growth	5/6
Past Performance	4/6
Financial Health	5/6
Dividends	0/6

Rewards

Price-To-Earnings ratio (12.2x) is below the AR market (18.4x)

Earnings are forecast to grow 94.87% per year

Earnings grew by 218.5% 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$1.8t

MetroGAS

BASE:METR

AR$1.1t

Camuzzi Gas Pampeana

BASE:CGPA2

AR$909.9b

Pampa Energía

BASE:PAMP

AR$4.8t

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Central Puerto
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price	AR$1,545.00
52 Week High	AR$1,615.00
52 Week Low	AR$675.00
Beta	0.65
11 Month Change	23.60%
3 Month Change	39.19%
1 Year Change	110.65%
33 Year Change	2,093.04%
5 Year Change	5,218.42%
Change since IPO	171,566.67%

Recent updates

Shareholder Returns

	CEPU	AR Renewable Energy	AR Market
7D	1.6%	-0.6%	6.6%
1Y	110.6%	-1.4%	134.6%

Return vs Industry: CEPU exceeded the AR Renewable Energy industry which returned -4.4% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CEPU underperformed the AR Market which returned 147.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CEPU's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CEPU volatility
CEPU Average Weekly Movement	6.0%
Renewable Energy Industry Average Movement	2.9%
Market Average Movement	5.6%
10% most volatile stocks in AR Market	7.1%
10% least volatile stocks in AR Market	4.2%

Stable Share Price: CEPU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the AR market.

Volatility Over Time: CEPU's weekly volatility (6%) 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$2.31t
Earnings (TTM)	AR$190.19b
Revenue (TTM)	AR$364.24b

12.2x

P/E Ratio

6.4x

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$364.24b
Cost of Revenue	AR$195.42b
Gross Profit	AR$168.82b
Other Expenses	-AR$21.37b
Earnings	AR$190.19b

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)	126.57
Gross Margin	46.35%
Net Profit Margin	52.22%
Debt/Equity Ratio	21.2%

How did CEPU perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

0.03%

Current Dividend Yield

2%

Payout Ratio

Does CEPU pay a reliable dividends?

See CEPU dividend history and benchmarks

When do you need to buy CEPU by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Central Puerto dividend dates
Ex Dividend Date	Nov 14 2024
Dividend Pay Date	Nov 22 2024
Days until Ex dividend	8 days
Days until Dividend pay date	0 days

Does CEPU pay a reliable dividends?

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CEPU Stock Overview

Rewards

Risk Analysis

Central Puerto S.A. Competitors

BASE:EDN

AR$1.8t

BASE:METR

AR$1.1t

BASE:CGPA2

AR$909.9b

BASE:PAMP

AR$4.8t

Price History & Performance

Recent News & Updates

Third quarter dividend of AR$4.14 announced

Third quarter 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 17%

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 08, 2024

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 16%, EPS downgraded

Second quarter 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Recent updates

Third quarter dividend of AR$4.14 announced

Third quarter 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 17%

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Nov 08, 2024

Consensus revenue estimates increase by 16%, EPS downgraded

Second quarter 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Consensus revenue estimates fall by 18%

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Aug 09, 2024

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17%

First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Central Puerto S.A. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on May 10, 2024

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15%

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)