Central Puerto S.A.
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Daily timeframeCentral Puerto S.A. engages in the electric power generation activities in Argentina. With a market capitalization of $2.14B, it sits in mid-cap territory. 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
$2.14B
Beta
-0.17
P/E (TTM)
7.03
P/E (Fwd)
8.55
EPS (TTM)
$2.03
EPS (Fwd)
$1.67
ROE
19.3%
ROA
6.1%
Cash
$205.13B
Total Debt
$745.11B
Free CF
-$431.31B
52W Change
25.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, CEPU has $205.13B in cash with $745.11B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$431.31B. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 19.3% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.1% 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.
With a beta below 0.7, Central Puerto S.A. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Central Puerto S.A. and its sector.