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Central PuertoCEPU -2.15%91 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.86% as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates CEPU with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 532 Utilities - Regulated companies, Central Puerto ranks better than 93.98% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-18), Central Puerto's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.86%.
The industry rank for Central Puerto's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
CEPU's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 93.98% of 532
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.855
vs CEPU: 21.86
Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Central Puerto 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
CEPU vs NEE, SO, DUK: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 (CEPU) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 21.86% as of Aug. 18, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #32 out of 532 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Central Puerto's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Central Puerto's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.86%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.86. Central Puerto's value of 21.86% is 2456.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #32 out of 532 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 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Puerto's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #32 out of 532 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Central Puerto in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.86. Central Puerto's value of 21.86% is 2456.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.86, based on 532 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 21.86% is 2456.7% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.86%. 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 (CEPU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.95, compared to a current price of $12.77 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.86% and 2456.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.86. Central Puerto's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (CEPU), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.86% as of Aug. 18, 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 (CEPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Puerto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.77 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.95.
GuruFocus considers Central Puerto to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CEPU:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 21.86%
GF Value™: $15.95 vs. price of $12.77 (19.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2456.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#32 of 532)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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