Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
CEPU
Central Puerto S.A.
$14.35
-1.58%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.15B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$33.63
+2.09%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Central Puerto S.A. generates 2781% more annual revenue ($1.10T vs $38.09B). CEPU leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs 22.2%. CEPU trades at a lower P/E of 8.8x. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
CEPU
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CEPU.
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$33.63
$4.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 178.2% YoY
Generating 84.8B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CEPU
The strongest argument for CEPU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.6% and operating margin at 22.4%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CEPU
No major red flags identified for CEPU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CEPU profiles as a mature stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.20 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
CEPU generates stronger free cash flow (84.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 68/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Central Puerto S.A.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Central Puerto SA generates and sells electricity to public and private clients in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Visit Website →Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de So Paulo - SABESP provides water and sewerage services to residential, commercial, industrial and government clients. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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