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Enel Generacion CostaneraBUE:CECO2 +1.14%62 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates BUE:CECO2 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS458.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 74.05% on this metric.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.
Enel Generacion Costanera Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms
Enel Generacion Costanera Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.35 mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.21 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #102 out of 393 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.35 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.79. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 0.35 is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #102 out of 393 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Enel Generacion Costanera has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #102 out of 393 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This puts Enel Generacion Costanera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.79. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 0.35 is 55.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Enel Generacion Costanera's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.21 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Enel Generacion Costanera has consistently been below 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.79, based on 393 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.35 is 55.7% below 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 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.35, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 0.88. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS458.88, compared to a current price of ARS531.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.35, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 55.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.79. Enel Generacion Costanera's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.35 as of Mar. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS531.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS458.88.
GuruFocus considers Enel Generacion Costanera to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CECO2:
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.35 (60% below median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#102 of 393)
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.
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