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Central PuertoBUE:CEPU -0.33%79 PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.13. 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 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Puerto ranks better than 54.69% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-08-02), Central Puerto's share price is ARS2396.00. Central Puerto's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,771.22. Hence, Central Puerto's PB Ratio of today is 1.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Puerto's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CEPU'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 1.13 Max: 8.46
Current: 1.35
During the past 13 years, Central Puerto's highest PB Ratio was 8.46. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.13.
BUE:CEPU's PB Ratio is ranked better than 54.69% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs BUE:CEPU: 1.35
During the past 12 months, Central Puerto's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 31.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 46.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 90.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 101.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Central Puerto was 148.50% per year. The lowest was -13.70% per year. And the median was 40.40% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Central Puerto PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Central Puerto's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) has a PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Central Puerto's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 8.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #227 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Central Puerto's PB Ratio too high?
Central Puerto's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 8.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Central Puerto's value of 1.35 is 5.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #227 out of 501 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 PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #227 out of 501 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Central Puerto in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. Central Puerto's value of 1.35 is 5.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Puerto's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 8.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.43, 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 PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 5.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. 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 PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 5.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current PB Ratio is 1.35 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:
PB Ratio: 1.35 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: ARS1,641.56 vs. price of ARS2,396.00 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#227 of 501)
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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