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Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Central Puerto's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS2493. Central Puerto's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,500 Mil. Therefore, Central Puerto's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS3,739,156 Mil.
Central Puerto's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 (ARS1,856,939 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (ARS3,918,389 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (ARS3,918,389 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (ARS3,739,156 Mil).
Central Puerto's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 (ARS1,353,372 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (ARS2,659,634 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (ARS2,659,634 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (ARS3,918,389 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Central Puerto's Enterprise Value for Today is ARS4,203,667 Mil.
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Central Puerto Market Cap Related Terms
Central Puerto Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Central Puerto's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of ARS3,593,670 Mil as of Aug. 02, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #175 out of 512 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Central Puerto's Market Cap too high?
Central Puerto's current Market Cap is ARS3,593,670 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #175 out of 512 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Puerto has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Puerto's Market Cap compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #175 out of 512 companies for Market Cap. This puts Central Puerto in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 897.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Market Cap among Utilities - Regulated companies is 897.50, based on 512 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Market Cap is 897.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current Market Cap is ARS3,593,670 Mil. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,641.56, compared to a current price of ARS2,396.00 — trading 46% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is ARS3,593,670 Mil. Central Puerto's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current Market Cap is ARS3,593,670 Mil as of Aug. 02, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS2,396.00 is trading 46% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,641.56.
GuruFocus considers Central Puerto to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CEPU:
Market Cap: ARS3,593,670 Mil
GF Value™: ARS1,641.56 vs. price of ARS2,396.00 (46% above 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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