Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.74 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 116% Above Median

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BUE:CEPU Central Puerto SA BUE:CEPU
79 GF Score
Price ARS2,396.00
GF Value ARS1,641.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Central Puerto Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Central Puerto BUE:CEPU -0.33% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.74 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 3.58. GuruFocus rates BUE:CEPU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,641.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Puerto ranks worse than 97.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Central Puerto's current share price is ARS2396.00. Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS309.69. Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:CEPU' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 3.58   Max: 10.38
Current: 7.74

During the past years, Central Puerto's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 10.38. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 3.58.

BUE:CEPU's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
97.28% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs BUE:CEPU: 7.74

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Central Puerto's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS229.063. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is ARS309.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Central Puerto  (BUE:CEPU) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Central Puerto Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Central Puerto Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Central Puerto Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Central Puerto Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Central Puerto Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BUE:CEPU vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Central Puerto Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2396.00/309.69
=7.74

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Central Puerto's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=229.063/330.2130*330.2130
=229.063

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Central Puerto Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 0.647 238.132 0.897
201606 0.928 241.018 1.271
201609 0.969 241.428 1.325
201612 2.085 241.432 2.852
201703 0.731 243.801 0.990
201706 0.913 244.955 1.231
201709 1.022 246.819 1.367
201712 1.278 246.524 1.712
201803 1.891 249.554 2.502
201806 2.228 251.989 2.920
201809 3.767 252.439 4.928
201812 11.236 251.233 14.768
201903 6.137 254.202 7.972
201906 5.525 256.143 7.123
201909 7.049 256.759 9.066
201912 29.181 256.974 37.498
202003 5.322 258.115 6.809
202006 7.169 257.797 9.183
202009 9.191 260.280 11.660
202012 48.082 260.474 60.955
202106 13.364 271.696 16.242
202109 8.845 274.310 10.648
202112 206.711 278.802 244.828
202203 23.283 287.504 26.742
202206 27.443 296.311 30.583
202209 32.127 296.808 35.743
202212 348.761 296.797 388.028
202303 69.434 301.836 75.962
202306 92.968 305.109 100.617
202309 116.470 307.789 124.955
202312 282.859 306.746 304.499
202403 85.643 312.332 90.546
202406 142.365 314.175 149.632
202409 157.699 315.301 165.157
202412 187.686 315.605 196.373
202503 140.203 319.799 144.769
202506 142.774 322.561 146.161
202509 212.680 324.800 216.224
202512 209.131 324.054 213.106
202603 229.063 330.213 229.063

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.74 mean?
Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.74 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. This is 116% above median its historical median of 3.58. Over the past decade, Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 10.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #429 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Central Puerto's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Central Puerto's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.74 is 116% above median its 10-year median of 3.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 10.38. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. Central Puerto's value of 7.74 is 441.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #429 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #429 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Central Puerto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43. Central Puerto's value of 7.74 is 441.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Puerto's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 10.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.58 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Central Puerto 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 441 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.74 is 441.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.74, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 3.58. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.74, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 3.58 and 441.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.74 as of Aug. 02, 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.74 (116% above median its 10-year median of 3.58)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,641.56 vs. price of ARS2,396.00 (46% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 441.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#429 of 441)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CEPU:USAC3TA:Germany
Address Avenida Thomas Edison 2701, Dock E - Port, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1104BAB
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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