Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Days Inventory: 80.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 237% Above Median

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BUE:CECO2 Enel Generacion Costanera SA BUE:CECO2
65 GF Score
Price ARS533.00
GF Value ARS459.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Enel Generacion Costanera Days Inventory?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +0.57% 65 Days Inventory is 80.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 237% above its 10-year median of 23.87. GuruFocus rates BUE:CECO2 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS459.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks worse than 83.41% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Enel Generacion Costanera's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS29,796 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS33,816 Mil. Hence, Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 80.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:CECO2' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.73   Med: 23.87   Max: 75.34
Current: 75.34

During the past 13 years, Enel Generacion Costanera's highest Days Inventory was 75.34. The lowest was 13.73. And the median was 23.87.

BUE:CECO2's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
83.41% of 452 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs BUE:CECO2: 75.34

Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (162.18) to Mar. 2026 (80.40).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Enel Generacion Costanera's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Enel Generacion Costanera's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.


Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=29795.7155 / 70564.751
=0.42

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Enel Generacion Costanera Days Inventory Related Terms


Enel Generacion Costanera Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Enel Generacion Costanera Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Days Inventory
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Enel Generacion Costanera Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Mar26
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BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory falls into.


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Enel Generacion Costanera Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2023 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2024 )*Days in Period
=( (4850.106 + 9182.907) / 2 ) / 98374.32*365
=7016.5065 / 98374.32*365
=26.03

Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (34680.372 + 24911.059) / 2 ) / 33816.066*365 / 4
=29795.7155 / 33816.066*365 / 4
=80.40

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 80.40 mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Days Inventory of 80.40 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. This is 237% above median its historical median of 23.87. Over the past decade, Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory has ranged from 13.73 to 75.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #377 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 83.4%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Days Inventory of 80.40 is 237% above median its 10-year median of 23.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.73 to a high of 75.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 80.40 is 257% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #377 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Enel Generacion Costanera has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enel Generacion Costanera's Days Inventory compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #377 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places Enel Generacion Costanera in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 80.40 is 257% above this benchmark. Historically, Enel Generacion Costanera's own Days Inventory has ranged from 13.73 to 75.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.87 vs. the industry median of 22.52, 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 Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Days Inventory of 80.40 is 257% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Days Inventory is 80.40, which is 237% above median its own 10-year median of 23.87. 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 ARS459.33, compared to a current price of ARS533.00 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 80.40, which is 237% above median its 10-year median of 23.87 and 257% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. Enel Generacion Costanera's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Days Inventory is 80.40 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 ARS533.00 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS459.33. GuruFocus considers Enel Generacion Costanera to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CECO2:

  • Days Inventory: 80.40 (237% above median its 10-year median of 23.87)
  • GF Value™: ARS459.33 vs. price of ARS533.00 (16% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 257% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#377 of 452)

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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