Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) EV-to-EBITDA: 7.12 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 77% 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-EBITDA?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +1.14% 62 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 4.02. 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 467 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 69.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Enel Generacion Costanera's enterprise value is ARS364,928 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS51,273 Mil. Therefore, Enel Generacion Costanera's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.12.

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

BUE:CECO2' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1468.8   Med: 4.02   Max: 184.03
Current: 7.12

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Enel Generacion Costanera was 184.03. The lowest was -1468.80. And the median was 4.02.

BUE:CECO2's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
69.38% of 467 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.95 vs BUE:CECO2: 7.12

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-14), Enel Generacion Costanera's stock price is ARS531.00. Enel Generacion Costanera's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS15.248. Therefore, Enel Generacion Costanera's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 34.82.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


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

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Enel Generacion Costanera's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=531.00/15.248
=34.82

Enel Generacion Costanera's share price for today is ARS531.00.
Enel Generacion Costanera's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 ARS15.248.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Enel Generacion Costanera EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Enel Generacion Costanera EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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

Enel Generacion Costanera Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-EBITDA
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Enel Generacion Costanera Quarterly Data
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BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

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


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Enel Generacion Costanera EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=364927.874/51272.962
=7.12

Enel Generacion Costanera's current Enterprise Value is ARS364,928 Mil.
Enel Generacion Costanera's EBITDA 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 ARS51,273 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.12 mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.12 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera. This is 77% above median its historical median of 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #143 out of 467 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.12 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 4.02. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 7.12 is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #143 out of 467 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-EBITDA compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #143 out of 467 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Enel Generacion Costanera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 7.12 is 28.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 9.95, 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-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.95, based on 467 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Enel Generacion Costanera's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.12 is 28.4% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Costanera's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 4.02. 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-EBITDA is 7.12, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 28.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.95. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.12 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-EBITDA: 7.12 (77% above median its 10-year median of 4.02)
  • GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#143 of 467)

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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