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About Central Puerto
Central Puerto SA is a power generation company. It is mainly engaged in electric power generation and commercialization. The company is also involved in the natural gas distribution public sector service in the Cuyo and Centro regions in Argentina. The Group has four reporting segments which includes electric power generation from conventional sources, electric power generation from renewable sources, natural gas transport and distribution, and forest activity.. The company derives maximum revenue from Electric Power Generation from conventional sources segment.
Ticker
$CEPU
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Independent Power & Renewable Electricity Producers
Headquarters
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Employees
1,089
ISIN
US1550382014
Website
Central Puerto Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$1.8B
228.90
$0.05
-0.03
$0.31
2.63%
Price and volume
Market cap
$1.8B
Beta
-0.03
52-week high
$14.13
52-week low
$8.65
Average daily volume
260K
Dividend rate
$0.31
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.235
Quick ratio
1.044
Long term debt to equity
8.69
Total debt to equity
19.751
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
0.66%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.95%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
244.157
Gross margin (TTM)
39.60%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.75%
Operating margin (TTM)
25.52%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
43.66%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$556,480
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.84%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.14%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
228.899
Price to revenue (TTM)
29.183
Price to book
1.07
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.09
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
122.538
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
0.82%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
9.61%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.63%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.34%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-73.41%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
76.49%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
82.71%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
115.74%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
67.80%
Bulls say / Bears say
Central Puerto's strategic investment in the '3 Cruces' lithium mining project in Catamarca positions the company to benefit from the growing demand for lithium, a critical component in renewable energy storage and electric vehicles. (siriusinvestors.com)
The company's issuance of a $50 million international bond with a two-year tenure at a 10% rate allowed for the partial prepayment of existing loans, improving its debt profile and lifting dividend payment restrictions. (investing.com)
Central Puerto's collaboration with the International Finance Corporation to develop the first power line supplying renewable energy to mining companies in northwestern Argentina demonstrates its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and potential new revenue streams. (siriusinvestors.com)
In Q2 2023, Central Puerto reported a 6% decrease in revenues to ARS 38.7 billion and a 34% drop in adjusted EBITDA to ARS 17.1 billion, indicating financial challenges. (alphaspread.com)
The company's net income declined by 14% to ARS 4.3 billion in the same quarter, reflecting operational difficulties. (alphaspread.com)
Central Puerto's stock has experienced significant volatility, with a 52-week high of $16.60 and a low of $7.07, which may concern investors about its stability. (marketbeat.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Central Puerto stock?
Central Puerto (CEPU) has a market cap of $1.8B as of July 04, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Central Puerto stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Central Puerto (CEPU) stock is 228.9 as of July 04, 2025.
Does Central Puerto stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Central Puerto (CEPU) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 04, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.30981 and the yield is 2.63%. Central Puerto has a payout ratio of 0.66% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Central Puerto dividend payment date?
The next Central Puerto (CEPU) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Central Puerto?
Central Puerto (CEPU) has a beta rating of -0.03. This means that it has an inverse relation to market volatility.