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Central PuertoBUE:CEPU -0.33%79 Net Margin % is 54.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 22.04. GuruFocus rates BUE:CEPU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,641.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Puerto ranks better than 95% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Central Puerto's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS187,543 Mil. Central Puerto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS343,564 Mil. Therefore, Central Puerto's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Puerto's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CEPU'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.3 Med: 22.04 Max: 122.81
Current: 36.58
BUE:CEPU's Net Margin % is ranked better than 95% of 500
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.54
vs BUE:CEPU: 36.58
Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Central Puerto Net Margin % Related Terms
Central Puerto Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's Net 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 Net Margin % of 54.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 22.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #25 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Central Puerto's Net Margin % too high?
Central Puerto's current Net Margin % of 54.59% is 148% above median its 10-year median of 22.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.54. Central Puerto's value of 54.59% is 539.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #25 out of 500 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Net Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #25 out of 500 companies for Net Margin %. This places Central Puerto in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.54. Central Puerto's value of 54.59% is 539.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.04 vs. the industry median of 8.54, Central Puerto has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.54, based on 500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current Net Margin % of 54.59% is 539.2% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current Net Margin % is 54.59%, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 22.04. 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 Net Margin % is 54.59%, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 22.04 and 539.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.54. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current Net Margin % is 54.59% 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 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:
Net Margin %: 54.59% (148% above median its 10-year median of 22.04)
GF Value™: ARS1,641.56 vs. price of ARS2,396.00 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 539.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#25 of 500)
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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