Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Pre-Tax Income: ARS20,253 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:CECO2 Enel Generacion Costanera SA BUE:CECO2
62 GF Score
Price ARS531.00
GF Value ARS458.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Enel Generacion Costanera Pre-Tax Income?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +1.14% 62 Pre-Tax Income is ARS20,253 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:CECO2 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS458.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Enel Generacion Costanera's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS32,119 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS20,253 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's pretax margin was 45.52%.

During the past 13 years, Enel Generacion Costanera's highest Pretax Margin was 70.38%. The lowest was -123.52%. And the median was 9.18%.


Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Enel Generacion Costanera's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=32119.15/70564.751
=45.52%

During the past 13 years, Enel Generacion Costanera's highest Pretax Margin was 70.38%. The lowest was -123.52%. And the median was 9.18%.

* 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.


Enel Generacion Costanera Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Enel Generacion Costanera Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Enel Generacion Costanera's Pre-Tax Income 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.

Enel Generacion Costanera Pre-Tax Income Chart

Enel Generacion Costanera Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,239.29 -15,069.87 4,835.07 -125,471.89 34,229.04

Enel Generacion Costanera Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Mar26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10,804.42 16,822.71 -17,279.01 5,412.45 32,119.15

BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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.


Enel Generacion Costanera Pre-Tax Income vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Costanera's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Enel Generacion Costanera Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=8165.78+0+-5195.875+3481.944+27777.193
=34,229

Enel Generacion Costanera's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=33940.047+0+-5946.435+483.61+3641.928
=32,119

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS20,253 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of ARS20,253 Mil mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Pre-Tax Income of ARS20,253 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Pre-Tax Income is ARS20,253 Mil. Overall, Enel Generacion Costanera has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enel Generacion Costanera's Pre-Tax Income compare to NEE and SO?
Enel Generacion Costanera's Pre-Tax Income of ARS20,253 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Pre-Tax Income is ARS20,253 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS458.88, compared to a current price of ARS531.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is ARS20,253 Mil. Enel Generacion Costanera's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Pre-Tax Income is ARS20,253 Mil 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 Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Costanera stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS531.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS458.88. GuruFocus considers Enel Generacion Costanera to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CECO2:

  • Pre-Tax Income: ARS20,253 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:CECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Enel Generacion Costanera Business Description

Address Avenida Espana 3301, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1107ANA
Enel Generacion Costanera SA is a power company. It is engaged in the generation and sale of electricity in Argentina.
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