Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU)

Central Puerto S.A. CEPU

Utilities - Regulated Electric - NYSE - AR

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$ 12.97

-1.44 %

$ 1.96 B

Market Cap

11.48

P/E

1. INTRINSIC VALUE

Central Puerto S.A. generates and sells electric power to private and public customers in Argentina. It also produces steam. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated five thermal generation plants, one hydroelectric generation plant, and seven wind farms with a total installed capacity of 4,809 MW. Central Puerto S.A. was founded in 1898 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[ Read More ]

The intrinsic value of one CEPU stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 13 USD, Central Puerto S.A. is HIDDEN

CEPU Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

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FINANCIALS

Annual
Quarterly

314 B REVENUE

Growth Rates

1Year 209.26%

3Years 101.89%

5Years 85.53%

7Years 79.02%

10Years 89.73%

338 B OPERATING INCOME

Growth Rates

1Year 233.01%

3Years 155.26%

5Years 61.80%

7Years 98.47%

10Years 165.29%

148 B NET INCOME

Growth Rates

1Year 473.85%

3Years 130.58%

5Years 44.08%

7Years 76.98%

10Years 103.78%

298 B OPERATING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year 436.39%

3Years 149.16%

5Years 140.54%

7Years 103.17%

10Years 141.32%

-63.6 B INVESTING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year -103.38%

3Years -54.35%

5Years -65.83%

7Years -64.80%

10Years -123.46%

-79.8 B FINANCING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year -389.09%

3Years -178.72%

5Years -159.21%

7Years -110.67%

10Years -122.32%

153 B REVENUE

Growth Rates

1Year 209.26%

3Years 101.89%

5Years 85.53%

7Years 79.02%

10Years 89.73%

42 B OPERATING INCOME

Growth Rates

1Year 233.01%

3Years 155.26%

5Years 61.80%

7Years 98.47%

10Years 165.29%

38.9 B NET INCOME

Growth Rates

1Year 473.85%

3Years 130.58%

5Years 44.08%

7Years 76.98%

10Years 103.78%

106 B OPERATING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year 436.39%

3Years 149.16%

5Years 140.54%

7Years 103.17%

10Years 141.32%

-19.1 B INVESTING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year -103.38%

3Years -54.35%

5Years -65.83%

7Years -64.80%

10Years -123.46%

-57 B FINANCING CASH FLOW

Growth Rates

1Year -389.09%

3Years -178.72%

5Years -159.21%

7Years -110.67%

10Years -122.32%

Balance Sheet Decomposition Central Puerto S.A.

1.4 T ASSETS
547 B LIABILITIES

Current Assets	293 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments	103 B
Receivables	168 B
Other Current Assets	21.6 B
Non-Current Assets	1.11 T
Long-Term Investments	228 B
PP&E	848 B
Other Non-Current Assets	34.9 B

Current Liabilities	148 B
Accounts Payable	49.5 B
Short-Term Debt	48.8 B
Other Current Liabilities	49.5 B
Non-Current Liabilities	399 B
Long-Term Debt	286 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities	112 B

EFFICIENCY

Earnings Waterfall Central Puerto S.A.

Revenue	314 B
Cost Of Revenue	210 B
Gross Profit	103 B
Operating Expenses	-235 B
Operating Income	338 B
Other Expenses	190 B
Net Income	148 B

RATIOS

32.98% GROSS MARGIN

Averages

1Year 32.98%

3Years 42.86%

5Years 46.35%

7Years 48.61%

10Years 46.17%

107.86% OPERATING MARGIN

Averages

1Year 107.86%

3Years 84.36%

5Years 72.99%

7Years 90.14%

10Years 75.92%

47.21% NET MARGIN

Averages

1Year 47.21%

3Years 21.62%

5Years 21.49%

7Years 41.31%

10Years 38.81%

17.73% ROE

Averages

1Year 17.73%

3Years 8.17%

5Years 9.55%

7Years 21.62%

10Years 22.35%

10.55% ROA

Averages

1Year 10.55%

3Years 5.07%

5Years 5.40%

7Years 11.16%

10Years 11.10%

27.71% ROIC

Averages

1Year 27.71%

3Years 16.52%

5Years 14.26%

7Years 20.58%

10Years 18.68%

FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS

Free Cash Flow Analysis Central Puerto S.A.

Net Income	148 B
Depreciation & Amortization	70.2 B
Capital Expenditures	-27 B
Stock-Based Compensation	0
Change in Working Capital	12.2 B
Others	-138 B
Free Cash Flow	271 B

3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES

Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Central Puerto S.A.

Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for CEPU of $12 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $12 to a high of $12 .

CEPU Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target

12 USD -7.48%

CEPU Average Price Target Wall Street Target

12 USD -7.48%

CEPU Highest Price Target Wall Street Target

12 USD -7.48%

4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS

0.02% DIVIDEND YIELD

0.0661 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE

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GNE

Undervalued 163.29%

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EDN

Overvalued 96.85%

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ETI-P

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6. Ownership

Insider Ownership Central Puerto S.A.

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7. News

Are Oils-Energy Stocks Lagging Central Puerto (CEPU) This Year? Here is how Central Puerto S.A. Sponsored ADR (CEPU) and Excelerate Energy (EE) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. zacks.com - 5 days ago

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 11, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Alejandro Diaz Lopez - Corporate Finance and Investor Relations Fernando Bonnet - Chief Executive Officer Enrique Terraneo - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Martin Arancet - Balanz Capital Ludovic Casrouge - Autonomy Capital Gustavo Faria - Bank of America Matias Cattaruzzi - AdCap Securities Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. seekingalpha.com - 5 days ago

Central Puerto Announces Reporting Date for the Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA / ACCESSWIRE / October 21, 2024 / Central Puerto S.A ("Central Puerto" or the "Company") (NYSE:CEPU) one of the largest private sector power generation companies in Argentina, will issue a press release announcing its Third Quarter results on November 8, 2024, at closing. Mr. Fernando Bonnet, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. accesswire.com - 3 weeks ago

Are Investors Undervaluing Central Puerto (CEPU) Right Now? Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. zacks.com - 2 months ago

Is Central Puerto (CEPU) Stock Outpacing Its Oils-Energy Peers This Year? Here is how Central Puerto S.A. Sponsored ADR (CEPU) and Pedevco Corp. (PED) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. zacks.com - 2 months ago

CEPU Stock Earnings: Central Puerto Reported Results for Q2 2024 Central Puerto (NYSE: CEPU ) just reported results for the second quarter of 2024. Central Puerto reported earnings per share of 5 cents. investorplace.com - 2 months ago

Central Puerto: Powering Argentina Sustainably Central Puerto is a leading energy producer in Argentina, poised for growth with increasing demand for power and a focus on renewable energy sources. The company is betting big on renewables to meet Argentina's energy goals and enhance long-term sustainability, reputation, and business resilience. Milei's free-market policies may lead to fair market pricing for electricity, boosting Central Puerto's profits. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago

Is Central Puerto (CEPU) Outperforming Other Oils-Energy Stocks This Year? Here is how Central Puerto S.A. Sponsored ADR (CEPU) and MPLX LP (MPLX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. zacks.com - 3 months ago

Should Value Investors Buy Central Puerto (CEPU) Stock? Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks. zacks.com - 3 months ago

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 14th DBSDY, CEPU, SLVM, GE and NCLH have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 14, 2024. zacks.com - 3 months ago

Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 14th DBSDY, CEPU and FFIN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 14, 2024. zacks.com - 3 months ago

Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript seekingalpha.com - 3 months ago

8. Profile Summary

Central Puerto S.A. CEPU

COUNTRY AR

INDUSTRY Regulated Electric

MARKET CAP $ 1.96 B

Dividend Yield 0.02%

Description Central Puerto S.A. generates and sells electric power to private and public customers in Argentina. It also produces steam. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated five thermal generation plants, one hydroelectric generation plant, and seven wind farms with a total installed capacity of 4,809 MW. Central Puerto S.A. was founded in 1898 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Contact Avenida Thomas Edison 2701, Buenos Aires, C1104BAB https://www.centralpuerto.com

IPO Date Feb. 2, 2018

Employees 865

Officers Mr. Martín Fernández Barbiero Compliance & Internal Audit Manager Ms. Milagros Grande Corporate Finance Manager Mr. José Manuel Pazos General Counsel & Head of Legal Area Mr. Javier Alejandro Torre Human Resources Manager Mr. Marcelo Atilio Suvá Vice President & Director Mr. Justo Pedro Sáenz Administration Manager Tomás Arshak Daghlian Investor Relations Officer Osvaldo Pollice Deputy Head of Market Relations Mr. Enrique Terraneo Chief Financial Officer Mr. Fernando Roberto Bonnet Chief Executive Officer & GM

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