Central Puerto S.A.
CEPUUtilitiesNASDAQUtilities - Regulated Electric · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the utilities sector, Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) is listed under Utilities - Regulated Electric. The company carries a $1.81B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. It operates in three segments: Electric Power Generation From Conventional Sources, Electric Power Generation From Renewable Sources and Forest Activity, and Management and Operations of Thermal Plants.
Market Cap
$1.81B
Beta
-0.18
P/E (TTM)
5.31
P/E (Fwd)
7.21
EPS (TTM)
$2.28
EPS (Fwd)
$1.68
ROE
19.0%
ROA
7.2%
Cash
$264.43B
Total Debt
$1.02T
Free CF
-$41.95B
52W Change
-8.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CEPU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 14, 2026 close, CEPU finished 9.30% below its 150-day moving average ($14.51) and 11.68% below its 200-day moving average ($14.90). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CEPU overbought or oversold?
At the October 14, 2026 close, CEPU's RSI(14) was 46.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Central Puerto S.A. carries $1.02T in total debt against $264.43B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 3.9x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$41.95B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 19.0% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 7.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $687.58B (2022) to $1.10T (2025), reflecting a 60% increase over the period.
CEPU's low beta indicates it tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which may suit investors seeking more stable price behavior. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing CEPU.