Central Puerto S.A.
Central Puerto S.A. engages in the electric power generation activities in Argentina. It operates in four segments: Electric Power Generation from Conventional Sources; Electric Power Generation from Renewable Sources; Natural Gas Transport and Distribution; and Forest Activity. The company's power generation assets include combined cycle, gas and steam turbine, co-generation, hydroelectric, wind… Read more
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $2.43 Trillion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) has net assets worth $2.43 Trillion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.66 Trillion) and total liabilities ($1.23 Trillion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $2.43 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 66.43% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 58.24% |
| 5-Year Change | 1360.54% |
| 10-Year Change | 39872.69% |
| Growth Volatility | 90.42 |
Central Puerto S.A. - Net Assets Trend (2005–2024)
This chart illustrates how Central Puerto S.A.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Central Puerto S.A. (2005–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Central Puerto S.A. from 2005 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.86 Trillion | -0.12% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.87 Trillion | +129.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | $813.88 Billion | +229.52% |
| 2021-12-31 | $246.99 Billion | +93.62% |
| 2020-12-31 | $127.56 Billion | +115.66% |
| 2019-12-31 | $59.15 Billion | +79.63% |
| 2018-12-31 | $32.93 Billion | +347.34% |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.36 Billion | +42.82% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.15 Billion | +10.58% |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.66 Billion | +34.93% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.45 Billion | +189.63% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.19 Billion | +17.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | +10.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | $918.75 Million | +22.96% |
| 2010-12-31 | $747.22 Million | +56.53% |
| 2009-12-31 | $477.37 Million | +1.45% |
| 2008-12-31 | $470.54 Million | -1.91% |
| 2007-12-31 | $479.70 Million | +19.62% |
| 2006-12-31 | $401.03 Million | +31.83% |
| 2005-12-31 | $304.21 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Central Puerto S.A.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 5091055800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $50.91 Billion | 2.83% |
| Common Stock | $541.02 Billion | 30.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.25 Trillion | 69.39% |
| Total Equity | $1.80 Trillion | 100.00% |
Central Puerto S.A. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Central Puerto S.A. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hankook Tire Co.
KO:161390
|
$2.50 Billion |
|
KYNDRYL HLDGS INC. DL-01
F:7XU
|
$2.50 Billion |
|
Autohome Inc
NYSE:ATHM
|
$2.50 Billion |
|
IGM Financial Inc.
PINK:IGIFF
|
$2.50 Billion |
|
Osaic Financial Services, Inc.
PINK:LTSAP
|
$2.49 Billion |
|
Acm Research Inc
NASDAQ:ACMR
|
$2.49 Billion |
|
Mr Price Group Ltd
PINK:MRPLY
|
$2.49 Billion |
|
Inesa Intelligent Tech Inc A
SHG:600602
|
$2.49 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Central Puerto S.A.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,817,935,323,000 to 1,800,050,674,000, a change of -17,884,649,000 (-1.0%).
- Net income of 49,598,138,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 18,185,086 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 245,356,085,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 312,820,686,914.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $49.60 Billion | +2.76% |
| Dividends Paid | $18.19 Million | -0.0% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $245.36 Billion | +13.63% |
| Other Changes | $-312.82 Billion | -17.38% |
| Total Change | $- | -0.98% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Central Puerto S.A.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 0.00x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.65x to 0.00x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-31 | $9.05 | $14.89 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $11.92 | $14.89 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $14.26 | $14.89 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $13.99 | $14.89 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.74 | $14.89 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $10.55 | $14.89 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $12.98 | $14.89 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $30.30 | $14.89 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $35.46 | $14.89 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $21.62 | $14.89 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $29.17 | $14.89 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $34.19 | $14.89 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $46.71 | $14.89 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $215.66 | $14.89 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $387.73 | $14.89 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $846.21 | $14.89 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $1638.76 | $14.89 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $5403.59 | $14.89 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $12097.43 | $14.89 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $11979.43 | $14.89 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Central Puerto S.A. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 2.76%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.72%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.28x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.48x
- Recent ROE (2.76%) is below the historical average (19.63%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -28.30% | -14.97% | 0.34x | 5.52x | $-116.51 Million |
| 2006 | 44.88% | 38.35% | 0.41x | 2.82x | $139.89 Million |
| 2007 | 43.11% | 27.57% | 0.61x | 2.57x | $158.83 Million |
| 2008 | 2.05% | 0.85% | 1.12x | 2.16x | $-37.39 Million |
| 2009 | 27.58% | 13.56% | 1.17x | 1.73x | $83.92 Million |
| 2010 | 33.25% | 13.09% | 1.54x | 1.65x | $173.71 Million |
| 2011 | 25.24% | 12.15% | 1.21x | 1.72x | $139.97 Million |
| 2012 | -2.95% | -2.87% | 0.71x | 1.44x | $-131.97 Million |
| 2013 | 7.57% | 17.41% | 0.31x | 1.42x | $-28.98 Million |
| 2014 | 9.20% | 24.45% | 0.21x | 1.82x | $-27.70 Million |
| 2015 | 28.55% | 41.24% | 0.34x | 2.05x | $864.64 Million |
| 2016 | 34.36% | 33.25% | 0.42x | 2.47x | $1.25 Billion |
| 2017 | 49.60% | 58.89% | 0.35x | 2.42x | $2.80 Billion |
| 2018 | 53.97% | 122.81% | 0.25x | 1.76x | $14.27 Billion |
| 2019 | 31.02% | 24.50% | 0.62x | 2.04x | $12.27 Billion |
| 2020 | 15.91% | 18.09% | 0.47x | 1.88x | $7.53 Billion |
| 2021 | -1.82% | -1.30% | 0.88x | 1.59x | $-29.17 Billion |
| 2022 | 15.88% | 18.78% | 0.58x | 1.46x | $47.79 Billion |
| 2023 | 0.81% | 4.72% | 0.10x | 1.68x | $-166.99 Billion |
| 2024 | 2.76% | 6.72% | 0.28x | 1.48x | $-130.41 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Central Puerto S.A.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric
- Average net assets among peers: $29,706,613,444
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.78%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) | $2.43 Trillion | -28.30% | 0.51x | $2.49 Billion |
| Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc (ABOIF) | $113.50 Billion | 21.11% | 0.96x | $1.55 Billion |
| Ameren Corp (AEE) | $4.55 Billion | 11.50% | 2.12x | $30.51 Billion |
| American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) | $5.05 Billion | 9.89% | 2.11x | $71.56 Billion |
| Avangrid Inc (AGR) | $500.50 Million | 10.07% | 2.97x | $2.56 Billion |
| CLP Holdings Ltd (CLPHY) | $126.71 Billion | 6.81% | 0.89x | $14.34 Billion |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) | $4.48 Billion | 10.27% | 4.15x | $23.53 Billion |
| CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) | $10.04 Billion | 10.52% | 2.84x | $27.76 Billion |
| The Connecticut Light and Power Company (CNTHP) | $2.37 Billion | 9.12% | 2.52x | $512.98K |
| Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd (CUPUF) | $142.47 Million | 16.68% | 1.58x | $224.77 Million |