Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) EV-to-EBIT: 12.69 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 294% Above Median

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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 EV-to-EBIT?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +1.14% 62 EV-to-EBIT is 12.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 294% above its 10-year median of 3.22. 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 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 55.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Enel Generacion Costanera's Enterprise Value is ARS364,928 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS28,757 Mil. Therefore, Enel Generacion Costanera's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Enel Generacion Costanera's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:CECO2' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.28   Med: 3.22   Max: 34.84
Current: 12.69

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Enel Generacion Costanera was 34.84. The lowest was -22.28. And the median was 3.22.

BUE:CECO2's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
55.51% of 463 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.86 vs BUE:CECO2: 12.69

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Enel Generacion Costanera's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS284,901 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS28,757 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.09%.


Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=28757.426/284901.041
=10.09 %

Enel Generacion Costanera's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS284,901 Mil.
Enel Generacion Costanera'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 ARS28,757 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Enel Generacion Costanera EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Enel Generacion Costanera's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Enel Generacion Costanera Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBIT
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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
EV-to-EBIT 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 8.85 9.33 14.29 14.89 9.91

BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Enel Generacion Costanera EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Enel Generacion Costanera's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=364927.874/28757.426
=12.69

Enel Generacion Costanera's current Enterprise Value is ARS364,928 Mil.
Enel Generacion Costanera'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 ARS28,757 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 12.69 mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. This is 294% above median its historical median of 3.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #206 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.69 is 294% above median its 10-year median of 3.22. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.86. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 12.69 is 8.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #206 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #206 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Enel Generacion Costanera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.86. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 12.69 is 8.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 13.86, Enel Generacion Costanera 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.86, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Enel Generacion Costanera's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.69 is 8.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Costanera's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.69, which is 294% above median its own 10-year median of 3.22. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 12.69, which is 294% above median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 8.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 13.86. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.69 as of Jul. 14, 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 12.69 (294% above median its 10-year median of 3.22)
  • GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#206 of 463)

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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