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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Central Puerto's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS-6,039 Mil. Central Puerto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS696,653 Mil. Therefore, Central Puerto's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.87%.
The historical data trend for Central Puerto's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (BUE:CEPU) has a FCF Margin % of -0.87% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #289 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Central Puerto's FCF Margin % too high?
Central Puerto's current FCF Margin % is -0.87%. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #289 out of 511 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Puerto has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Puerto's FCF Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #289 out of 511 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Central Puerto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.49. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.49, based on 511 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current FCF Margin % is -0.87%. 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 (BUE:CEPU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS2,564.83, compared to a current price of ARS2,294.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -0.87%. Central Puerto's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current FCF Margin % is -0.87% 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 (BUE:CEPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Puerto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS2,294.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS2,564.83.
GuruFocus considers Central Puerto to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CEPU:
FCF Margin %: -0.87%
GF Value™: ARS2,564.83 vs. price of ARS2,294.00 (10.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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