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Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU)

NYSE Utilities Regulated Electric
$13.18 ▼ -1.75%
Market Cap
$1.98B
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Regulated Electric
Beta
-0.19
52-Wk Range
7.535-18.503
CEO
Fernando Roberto Bonnet
Country
AR
Currency
USD

Central Puerto S.A. operates in the Regulated Electric industry of the Utilities sector, headquartered in Buenos Aires, BA, AR. The stock last traded at $13.18, down 1.75% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $1.98B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 6.33, a net margin of 28.6%. Its beta of -0.19 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
6.33
Price / Sales
1.81
Price / Book
1.02
EV / EBITDA
6.86
Gross margin
33.9%
Operating margin
30.0%
Net margin
28.6%
Return on equity
—
Debt / equity
0.35
Current ratio
1.28
Dividend yield
8.1%
Payout ratio
0.2%
Company profile
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Employees
865
IPO date
2018-02-02
Headquarters
Buenos Aires, BA, AR
About Central Puerto S.A.

Central Puerto S.A. is an Argentine energy firm specializing in the production and supply of electricity. It serves a broad client base, including both public sector entities and private consumers throughout Argentina. Beyond electrical generation, the company also produces steam. As of December 31, 2021, its total installed generation capacity reached 4,809 MW. This impressive capacity is derived from a diverse portfolio of facilities, comprising five thermal power plants, a single hydroelectric plant, and seven wind farms. With a long-standing history dating back to its founding in 1898, Central Puerto S.A. maintains its corporate headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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