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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Central Puerto's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS343,564 Mil. Central Puerto's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS332,882 Mil.
Hence, Central Puerto's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.03.
Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Central Puerto Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Central Puerto Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's Receivables Turnover 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.
BUE:CEPU vs NEE, SO, DUK: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.03 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #372 out of 496 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Central Puerto's Receivables Turnover too high?
Central Puerto's current Receivables Turnover is 1.03. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.83. Central Puerto's value of 1.03 is 84.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #372 out of 496 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 Receivables Turnover compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Central Puerto ranks #372 out of 496 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Central Puerto in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.83. Central Puerto's value of 1.03 is 84.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.83, based on 496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Puerto's current Receivables Turnover of 1.03 is 84.9% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Puerto's current Receivables Turnover is 1.03. 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 Receivables Turnover is 1.03 and 84.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.83. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.03 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 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:
Receivables Turnover: 1.03
GF Value™: ARS1,641.56 vs. price of ARS2,396.00 (46% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#372 of 496)
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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