Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Above Median

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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
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What is Enel Generacion Costanera Financial Strength?

Enel Generacion Costanera BUE:CECO2 +1.14% 62 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. 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.

Enel Generacion Costanera has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.71. Enel Generacion Costanera's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22. As of today, Enel Generacion Costanera's Altman Z-Score is 2.97.


Enel Generacion Costanera  (BUE:CECO2) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Enel Generacion Costanera has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Enel Generacion Costanera Financial Strength Related Terms


BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Financial Strength falls into.


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Enel Generacion Costanera Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS-5,946 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS33,940 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS45,376 Mil.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*33940.047/-5946.435
=5.71

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Enel Generacion Costanera's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(16416.406 + 45376.157) / 282259.004
=0.22

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Enel Generacion Costanera has a Z-score of 2.97, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Enel Generacion Costanera is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.97 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Enel Generacion Costanera's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Financial Strength too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Financial Strength of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to NEE and SO?
Enel Generacion Costanera's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Enel Generacion Costanera's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Financial Strength is 7 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:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • 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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