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Central PuertoCEPU -3.29%90 Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates CEPU with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Puerto ranks better than 78.18% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Puerto's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CEPU'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Central Puerto was 0.70. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.40.
CEPU's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 78.18% of 472
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.975
vs CEPU: 0.28
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Central Puerto Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Central Puerto Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Central Puerto (CEPU) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Central Puerto's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #103 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Central Puerto's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Central Puerto's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.70. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. Central Puerto's value of 0.28 is 71.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #103 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Puerto has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Puerto's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #103 out of 472 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Central Puerto in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98. Central Puerto's value of 0.28 is 71.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Puerto's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.19 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.98, Central Puerto 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.98, based on 472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.28 is 71.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 (CEPU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.36, compared to a current price of $13.82 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 71.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.98. Central Puerto's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (CEPU), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 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 (CEPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Puerto stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.82 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.36.
GuruFocus considers Central Puerto to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CEPU:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.28 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $10.36 vs. price of $13.82 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#103 of 472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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