Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 20.43% (As of Mar. 2026)

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BUE:CEPU Central Puerto SA BUE:CEPU
79 GF Score
Price ARS2,396.00
GF Value ARS1,641.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Central Puerto ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Central Puerto BUE:CEPU -0.33% 79 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 20.43% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Central Puerto's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 28.81%. Central Puerto's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.41. Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.43%.


Central Puerto ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms


Central Puerto ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Central Puerto ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Central Puerto Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.03 60.90 43.57 2.79 9.14

Central Puerto Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 13.94 16.93 31.14 2.41 20.43

BUE:CEPU vs NEE, SO, DUK: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


BUE:CEPU
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Central Puerto ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=14.08% / 1.54
=9.14%

Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=28.81% / 1.41
=20.43%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 20.43% mean?
Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 20.43% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors.
Is Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Central Puerto's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 20.43%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to NEE and SO?
Central Puerto's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 20.43% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. Central Puerto's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 20.43%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 20.43%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 20.43% 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 20.43%
  • GF Value™: ARS1,641.56 vs. price of ARS2,396.00 (46% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CEPU:USAC3TA:Germany
Address Avenida Thomas Edison 2701, Dock E - Port, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1104BAB
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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