Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Capex-to-Operating-Income: 0.56 (As of Mar. 2026) — 71% Below Median

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BUE:CECO2 Enel Generacion Costanera SA BUE:CECO2
62 GF Score
Price ARS531.00
GF Value ARS458.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Enel Generacion Costanera Capex-to-Operating-Income?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +1.14% 62 Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.56 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 1.91. 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 384 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 52.08% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Income measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its operating income.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Capital Expenditure for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-18,846.69 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS33,940.05 Mil.

Hence, Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.56.


Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) Capex-to-Operating-Income Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Income assesses how much emphasis a company is placing upon investing in capital-intensive projects. The ratio is generally a good gauge to quantify how much focus on growth a company has. Typically, smaller companies that are still growing and expanding will have a higher Capex to Operating Income Ratio, since such businesses are likely investing more in physical assets. Lower ratios could indicate that a company has reached maturity and it is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.


Enel Generacion Costanera Capex-to-Operating-Income Related Terms


Enel Generacion Costanera Capex-to-Operating-Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income 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.

Enel Generacion Costanera Capex-to-Operating-Income Chart

Enel Generacion Costanera Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Capex-to-Operating-Income
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Enel Generacion Costanera Quarterly Data
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BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Capex-to-Operating-Income Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Income 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-Income vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income falls into.


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Enel Generacion Costanera Capex-to-Operating-Income Calculation

Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Income=- Capital Expenditure / Operating Income
=- (-16120.239) / 8165.78
=1.97

Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Income=- Capital Expenditure / Operating Income
=- (-18846.689) / 33940.047
=0.56

* 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-Income of 0.56 mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.56 as of Mar. 2026. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.27 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #184 out of 384 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Capex-to-Operating-Income too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.56 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 1.18. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 0.56 is 52.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #184 out of 384 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-Income compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #184 out of 384 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Income. This puts Enel Generacion Costanera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 1.18. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 0.56 is 52.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Enel Generacion Costanera's own Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.27 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.18, 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-Income for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Income among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.18, based on 384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Income significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Income 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-Income of 0.56 is 52.3% 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-Income mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 1.18 — 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-Income is 0.56, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 1.91. 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-Income is 0.56, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 52.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.18. 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-Income calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.56 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-Income: 0.56 (71% below median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#184 of 384)

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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