Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) Total Operating Expense: ARS213,528 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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BUE:CEPU Central Puerto SA BUE:CEPU
84 GF Score
Price ARS2,294.00
GF Value ARS2,564.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Central Puerto Total Operating Expense?

Central Puerto BUE:CEPU +5.18% 84 Total Operating Expense is ARS213,528 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:CEPU with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS2,564.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Central Puerto's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS32,805 Mil. Central Puerto's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS213,528 Mil.

Central Puerto Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Central Puerto Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Central Puerto Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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Central Puerto Quarterly Data
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Central Puerto Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS213,528 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of ARS213,528 Mil mean?
Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU) has a Total Operating Expense of ARS213,528 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors.
Is Central Puerto's Total Operating Expense too high?
Central Puerto's current Total Operating Expense is ARS213,528 Mil. Overall, Central Puerto has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Puerto's Total Operating Expense compare to NEE and SO?
Central Puerto's Total Operating Expense of ARS213,528 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 Total Operating Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Central Puerto and its competitors. Central Puerto's current Total Operating Expense is ARS213,528 Mil. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS2,564.83, compared to a current price of ARS2,294.00 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is ARS213,528 Mil. Central Puerto's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Puerto (BUE:CEPU), the current Total Operating Expense is ARS213,528 Mil as of Jun. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of ARS2,294.00 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS2,564.83. GuruFocus considers Central Puerto to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:CEPU:

  • Total Operating Expense: ARS213,528 Mil
  • GF Value™: ARS2,564.83 vs. price of ARS2,294.00 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 8 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.
84GF Score

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