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Central PuertoCEPU -3.29%90 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 36.41. GuruFocus rates CEPU with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 90/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $10.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Puerto ranks better than 83.53% on this metric.
Central Puerto's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,960.5 Mil.
Central Puerto's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $394.8 Mil. Central Puerto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Puerto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CEPU'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.3 Med: 36.41 Max: 100.47
Current: 15.92
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Central Puerto was 100.47%. The lowest was 5.30%. And the median was 36.41%.
CEPU's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 83.53% of 510
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 6.55
vs CEPU: 15.92
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Central Puerto's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.37%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
Central Puerto Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Central Puerto Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
CEPU vs NEE, SO, DUK: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Central Puerto Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Central Puertos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Central Puerto's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $394.8 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.35% mean?
Central Puerto (CEPU) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.35% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 36.41. Over the past decade, Central Puerto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.30 to 100.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #84 out of 510 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Central Puerto's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Central Puerto's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.35% is 66% below median its 10-year median of 36.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.30 to a high of 100.47. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.55. Central Puerto's value of 12.35% is 88.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #84 out of 510 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #84 out of 510 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Central Puerto in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.55. Central Puerto's value of 12.35% is 88.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Puerto's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.30 to 100.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.41 vs. the industry median of 6.55, 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.55, based on 510 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.35% is 88.5% 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.35%, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 36.41. 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.35%, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 36.41 and 88.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.55. 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (CEPU), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.35% 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:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.35% (66% below median its 10-year median of 36.41)
GF Value™: $10.36 vs. price of $13.82 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#84 of 510)
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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