Is CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. (CEPU) Halal?

NYSE Utilities Argentina $2.3B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. (CEPU) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 16672.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. operates in the Utilities sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 16672.3%
/ 30%
10683.9%
/ 30%
9853.5%
/ 30%
4.89%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 16672.3%
/ 33%
10683.9%
/ 33%
9853.5%
/ 33%
4.89%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 14.3%
/ 33%
9.2%
/ 33%
8.5%
/ 33%
4.89%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
S&P 16672.3%
/ 33%
10683.9%
/ 33%
9853.5%
/ 33%
4.89%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 14.3%
/ 33%
9.2%
/ 33%
8.5%
/ 50%
4.89%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
8.8
Forward: 9.0
EPS
$1.68
P/B Ratio
12.0
EV/EBITDA
0.5
EV: $242.2B
Revenue
$738.2B
Growth: 11.3%
Beta
-0.0
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 35.9%
Operating Margin 22.4%
Net Margin 31.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 13.9%
Return on Assets (ROA) 5.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$258.2B
Free Cash Flow$115.7B
Total Debt$380.8B
Debt-to-Equity18.8
Current Ratio1.8
Total Assets$2.7T

Price & Trading

Last Close$15.05
50-Day MA$15.70
200-Day MA$13.32
Avg Volume331K
Beta-0.0
52-Week Range
$7.43
$18.50

About CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. (CEPU)

CEO
Mr. Fernando Roberto Bonnet
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Country
Argentina
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$2.3B
Currency
USD

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 turbine, and solar power plants. It also engages in the natural gas transport and distribution; forestry; and mining businesses. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. (CEPU) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is CENTRAL PUERTO S.A.'s debt ratio?

CENTRAL PUERTO S.A.'s debt ratio is 16672.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 14.3%.

What are CENTRAL PUERTO S.A.'s key financial metrics?

CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. has a market capitalization of $2.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.8, and revenue of $738.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 35.9% and a net margin of 31.6%. Return on equity stands at 13.9%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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