Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Interest Expense: ARS-8,505 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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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
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What is Enel Generacion Costanera Interest Expense?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +1.14% 62 Interest Expense is ARS-8,505 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Enel Generacion Costanera's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS -5,946 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-8,505 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Enel Generacion Costanera's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS 33,940 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS -5,946 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.71. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-5,946 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS33,940 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS45,376 Mil.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*33940.047/-5946.435
=5.71

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Enel Generacion Costanera Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Enel Generacion Costanera Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Enel Generacion Costanera Quarterly Data
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Enel Generacion Costanera Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 ARS-8,505 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 Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of ARS-8,505 Mil mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Interest Expense of ARS-8,505 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Expense too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Interest Expense is ARS-8,505 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to NEE and SO?
Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Expense of ARS-8,505 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Interest Expense is ARS-8,505 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is ARS-8,505 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Interest Expense is ARS-8,505 Mil 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 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:

  • Interest Expense: ARS-8,505 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

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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