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Central PuertoCEPU -2.15%91 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CEPU with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Puerto ranks better than 93% on this metric.
Central Puerto's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.58.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.26.
During the past 12 months, Central Puerto's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 67.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 52.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Central Puerto's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 477.60% per year. The lowest was -18.90% per year. And the median was 58.75% per year.
Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Central Puerto Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Central Puerto Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
CEPU vs NEE, SO, DUK: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's PE Ratio falls into.
Central Puerto Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Central Puerto's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.26
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26 mean?
Central Puerto (CEPU) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #29 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Central Puerto's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Central Puerto's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45. Central Puerto's value of $2.26 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #29 out of 414 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 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Puerto's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #29 out of 414 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Central Puerto in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45. Central Puerto's value of $2.26 is 58.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Utilities - Regulated companies is 5.45, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.26 is 58.5% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.95, compared to a current price of $12.77 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26 and 58.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 5.45. Central Puerto's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (CEPU), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.26 as of Jun. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.77 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.95.
GuruFocus considers Central Puerto to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CEPU:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.26
GF Value™: $15.95 vs. price of $12.77 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#29 of 414)
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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