Central Puerto SA

Central Puerto SA

1.17
USD
-0.04
(-3.31%)
0.22EPS
6.96P/E
2.25BMarket Cap
Nov 09Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA carries a market capitalization of 2.25B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.82B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.25B
Enterprise Value2.82B

Important Dates

Central Puerto SA's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 9, 2026.

Earnings Date11/9/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA has 1.50B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.50B

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 6.96. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.99, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.12.

PE Ratio6.96
PS Ratio1.99
PB Ratio1.12
P/TBV Ratio1.34
P/FCF Ratio54.47
P/OCF Ratio8.13

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5.82 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.50 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 8.26 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Central Puerto SA trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 34.89, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.82B versus a market cap of 2.25B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.50
EV / EBITDA5.82
EV / EBIT8.26
EV / FCF34.89

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA maintains a current ratio of 1.28, meaning it holds 1.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 33.47, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 10.61 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.28
Quick Ratio1.12
Debt / Equity33.47
Debt / EBITDA1.42
Interest Coverage10.61

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA posted a return on equity (ROE) of 18.43, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.43 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 11.78, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 15.21, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 1.40M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 803.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 17.09 indicates how many times Central Puerto SA sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)18.43
Return on Assets (ROA)11.78
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)12.43
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)15.21
Revenue Per Employee1.40M
Employee Count803.00
Inventory Turnover17.09

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA recorded 51.21M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 13.22, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 387.27M, leaving 322.76M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax51.21M
Effective Tax Rate13.22

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Central Puerto SA's stock has gained approximately 13.59% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 1.33, while the 200-day moving average is 1.45.

52-Week Price Change13.59%
50-Day Moving Average1.33
200-Day Moving Average1.45

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA generated 1.13B in revenue and converted that into 322.76M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.22. EBITDA reached 485.64M, while operating income came in at 240.33M.

Revenue1.13B
Gross Profit384.26M
Operating Income240.33M
Pretax Income387.27M
Net Income322.76M
EBITDA485.64M
EBIT342.04M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.22

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA holds 178.25M in cash and equivalents against 690.84M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 666.72M. Total book value stands at 2.00B, with working capital of 165.79M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents178.25M
Total Debt690.84M
Net Debt666.72M
Equity (Book Value)2.00B
Book Value Per Share1.33
Working Capital165.79M

Cash Flow

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Central Puerto SA produced 276.33M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -235.08M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 41.25M - equivalent to 0.03 per share.

Operating Cash Flow276.33M
Capital Expenditures-235.08M
Free Cash Flow41.25M
FCF Per Share0.03

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA posted a gross margin of 34.06, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 21.30 and net profit margin of 28.61 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin34.06
Operating Margin21.30
Pretax Margin34.33
Profit Margin28.61
EBITDA Margin43.05

Dividends & Yields

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Central Puerto SA paid dividends of 0.00 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 0.02 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 1.84, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -10.97, meaning Central Puerto SA raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Payout Ratio0.02
Shareholder Yield-10.97
FCF Yield1.84

Stock Splits

Central Puerto SA's most recent stock split took place on February 3, 2017 with a 1:8 split ratio.

Last Split Date2/3/2017
Split Ratio1:8