Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 18.50% (As of Jun. 2026) — 69% Below Median

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BUE:CECO2 Enel Generacion Costanera SA BUE:CECO2
52 GF Score
Price ARS556.00
GF Value ARS1,016.37
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Enel Generacion Costanera 3-Year Book Growth Rate?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 -0.71% 52 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 18.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 58.95. GuruFocus rates BUE:CECO2 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,016.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 90.1% on this metric.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS351.38.

During the past 12 months, Enel Generacion Costanera's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 56.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 18.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 57.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 88.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Enel Generacion Costanera was 283.60% per year. The lowest was -80.00% per year. And the median was 58.95% per year.


Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation

Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.


Enel Generacion Costanera 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms


BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Enel Generacion Costanera 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Costanera's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.


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Enel Generacion Costanera 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 18.50% mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 18.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 58.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #48 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 18.50% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 58.95. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 18.50% is 270% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #48 out of 485 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Enel Generacion Costanera has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enel Generacion Costanera's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #48 out of 485 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Enel Generacion Costanera in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 18.50% is 270% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 58.95 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Enel Generacion Costanera has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.00, based on 485 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Enel Generacion Costanera's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 18.50% is 270% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Costanera's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 18.50%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 58.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,016.37, compared to a current price of ARS556.00 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 18.50%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 58.95 and 270% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.00. Enel Generacion Costanera's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 18.50% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Costanera stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS556.00 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,016.37. GuruFocus considers Enel Generacion Costanera to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CECO2:

  • 3-Year Book Growth Rate: 18.50% (69% below median its 10-year median of 58.95)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,016.37 vs. price of ARS556.00 (45.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 270% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#48 of 485)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:CECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Enel Generacion Costanera Business Description

Address Avenida Espana 3301, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1107ANA
Enel Generacion Costanera SA is a power company. It is engaged in the generation and sale of electricity in Argentina.
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