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Central Puerto's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 88.41.
Central Puerto's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.25.
Central Puerto's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 53.66.
Therefore, Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.00.
Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Central Puerto Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Central Puerto Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle 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:CEPU vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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.
Central Puerto Cash Conversion Cycle vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 55.00 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors.
Is Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Central Puerto's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 14.36. Central Puerto's value of 55.00 is 283.1% above this industry median. Overall, Central Puerto has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NEE and SO?
Central Puerto's Cash Conversion Cycle of 55.00 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 14.36. Central Puerto's value of 55.00 is 283.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.36, based on 498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 55.00 is 283.1% 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 14.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Puerto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,641.56, compared to a current price of ARS2,396.00 — trading 46% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.00 and 283.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.36. Central Puerto's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 55.00 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 Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Puerto stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS2,396.00 is trading 46% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,641.56.
GuruFocus considers Central Puerto to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CEPU:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 55.00
GF Value™: ARS1,641.56 vs. price of ARS2,396.00 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 283.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:CEPU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Puerto SA is a power generation company. It is mainly engaged in electric power generation and commercialization. The company is also involved in the natural gas distribution public sector service in the Cuyo and Centro regions in Argentina. The Group has four reporting segments which includes electric power generation from conventional sources, electric power generation from renewable sources, natural gas transport and distribution, and forest activity. The company derives maximum revenue from Electric Power Generation from conventional sources segment.
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