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Central Puerto S.A.

Central Puerto S.A.

CEPU
Central Puerto S.A.US flagNew York Stock Exchange
15.07
USD
-0.68
- -
2.26BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

Central Puerto S.A. carries a market capitalization of 2.26B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 4.11T, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.26B
Enterprise Value4.11T

Share Statistics

Central Puerto S.A. currently has 1.50B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.50B
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

Central Puerto S.A. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 8.02. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.93, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.56.

PE Ratio8.02
PS Ratio2.93
PB Ratio6.56
P/TBV Ratio1.49
P/FCF Ratio4.83
P/OCF Ratio8.67

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, Central Puerto S.A. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.17 and an EV/FCF ratio of 5.29. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.45 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 15.69 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales3.45
EV / EBITDA9.17
EV / EBIT15.69
EV / FCF5.29

Financial Position

Central Puerto S.A. maintains a current ratio of 1.01, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 27.33, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 7.78 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.01
Quick Ratio0.89
Debt / Equity27.33
Debt / EBITDA1.66
Interest Coverage7.78

Financial Efficiency

Central Puerto S.A. posts a return on equity of 69.27 and a return on invested capital of 7.94.

Return on Equity (ROE)69.27
Return on Assets (ROA)12.55
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)7.94
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)37.71
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover15.39

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, Central Puerto S.A. has paid 31.95B in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 6.67.

Income Tax31.95B
Effective Tax Rate6.67

Stock Price Statistics

Central Puerto S.A.'s stock has gained approximately 20.07968% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 15.14, while the 200-day moving average is 14.03.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change20.07968%
50-Day Moving Average15.14
200-Day Moving Average14.03
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, Central Puerto S.A. generated 1.19T in revenue and converted that into 435.83B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 2,977.84. EBITDA reached 447.74B, while operating income came in at 261.71B.

Revenue1.19T
Gross Profit427.90B
Operating Income261.71B
Pretax Income479.13B
Net Income435.83B
EBITDA447.74B
EBIT261.71B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)2,977.84

Balance Sheet

Central Puerto S.A. holds 205.13B in cash and equivalents against 745.11B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 718.76B. Total book value stands at 532.92B, with working capital of 3.55B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents205.13B
Total Debt745.11B
Net Debt718.76B
Equity (Book Value)532.92B
Book Value Per Share3,548.85
Working Capital3.55B

Cash Flow

Central Puerto S.A. produced 403.29B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -319.73B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 83.56B - equivalent to 556.44 per share.

Operating Cash Flow403.29B
Capital Expenditures-319.73B
Free Cash Flow83.56B
FCF Per Share556.44

Margins

Central Puerto S.A. operates with a gross margin of 35.91, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 21.96 and net profit margin of 36.58 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin35.91
Operating Margin21.96
Pretax Margin40.21
Profit Margin36.58
EBITDA Margin37.58

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 0.22 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share6.73
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio0.22
Shareholder Yield-4.72
FCF Yield20.68

Scores

Central Puerto S.A. posts an Altman Z-Score of 2.25, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.25