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Central PuertoBUE:CEPU -0.33%79 OCF Yield % is 11.22 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 23.26. 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 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Puerto ranks worse than 52.86% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Central Puerto OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 11.22 as of Aug. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 23.26. Over the past decade, Central Puerto's OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.70 to 189.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #268 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Central Puerto's OCF Yield % too high?
Central Puerto's current OCF Yield % of 11.22 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 23.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.70 to a high of 189.31. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.94. Central Puerto's value of 11.22 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #268 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below 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 OCF Yield % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #268 out of 507 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Central Puerto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.94. Central Puerto's value of 11.22 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Puerto's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 6.70 to 189.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.26 vs. the industry median of 11.94, Central Puerto 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 OCF Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.94, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current OCF Yield % of 11.22 is 6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current OCF Yield % is 11.22, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 23.26. 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 OCF Yield % is 11.22, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 23.26 and 6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.94. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current OCF Yield % is 11.22 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:
OCF Yield %: 11.22 (52% below median its 10-year median of 23.26)
GF Value™: ARS1,641.56 vs. price of ARS2,396.00 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#268 of 507)
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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