Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Degree of Operating Leverage : -1.42 (As of Mar. 2026)

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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
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Enel Generacion Costanera Degree of Operating Leverage?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +1.14% 62 Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.42 as of Mar. 2026. 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 494 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 79.76% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Enel Generacion Costanera's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.42. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

The industry rank for Enel Generacion Costanera's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:CECO2's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked better than
79.76% of 494 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.01 vs BUE:CECO2: -1.42

Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.

A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.

Be Aware

The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.


Enel Generacion Costanera Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


Enel Generacion Costanera Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Enel Generacion Costanera's Degree of Operating Leverage 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 Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Enel Generacion Costanera Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Degree of Operating Leverage
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Enel Generacion Costanera Quarterly Data
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Degree of Operating Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.90 -20.96 6.85 7.10 -1.42

BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating Leverage 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 Degree of Operating Leverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Costanera's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Degree of Operating Leverage falls into.


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Enel Generacion Costanera Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Enel Generacion Costanera's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 28757.426 (Mar. 2026) / 38405.118 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )/( 129790.98 (Mar. 2026) / 110291.158 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )
=-0.2512/0.1768
=-1.42***

* 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.

** TTM data of EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of -1.42 mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of -1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #100 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.42. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #100 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #100 out of 494 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Enel Generacion Costanera in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Operating Leverage for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.01, based on 494 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Degree of Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.42. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.42. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is -1.42 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:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: -1.42
  • GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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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