Is CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. (CEPU) Halal?
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
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-Equity | 18.8 |
| Current Ratio | 1.8 |
| Total Assets | $2.7T |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $15.05 |
| 50-Day MA | $15.70 |
| 200-Day MA | $13.32 |
| Avg Volume | 331K |
| Beta | -0.0 |
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52-Week Range
$7.43
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About CENTRAL PUERTO S.A. (CEPU)
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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