Central Puerto Competitors

NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) and Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares NextEra Energy and Central Puerto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

NextEra Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Central Puerto. Central Puerto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than NextEra Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for NextEra Energy and Central Puerto, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

NextEra Energy presently has a consensus target price of $78.1786, suggesting a potential upside of 0.69%. Given NextEra Energy's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe NextEra Energy is more favorable than Central Puerto.

Profitability

This table compares NextEra Energy and Central Puerto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

NextEra Energy has a beta of 0.16, meaning that its stock price is 84% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Central Puerto has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

19.2% of NextEra Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of NextEra Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

NextEra Energy beats Central Puerto on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Southern (NYSE:SO) and Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Southern and Central Puerto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

The Southern has higher revenue and earnings than Central Puerto. Central Puerto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for The Southern and Central Puerto, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

The Southern presently has a consensus target price of $64.8571, suggesting a potential upside of 3.13%. Given The Southern's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe The Southern is more favorable than Central Puerto.

Profitability

This table compares The Southern and Central Puerto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

The Southern has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Central Puerto has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

57.6% of The Southern shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of The Southern shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

The Southern beats Central Puerto on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) and Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Dominion Energy and Central Puerto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Dominion Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Central Puerto. Central Puerto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dominion Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Dominion Energy and Central Puerto, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Dominion Energy presently has a consensus target price of $83.2308, suggesting a potential upside of 9.14%. Given Dominion Energy's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Dominion Energy is more favorable than Central Puerto.

Profitability

This table compares Dominion Energy and Central Puerto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Dominion Energy has a beta of 0.3, meaning that its stock price is 70% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Central Puerto has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

67.1% of Dominion Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Dominion Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Dominion Energy beats Central Puerto on 9 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

American Electric Power (NASDAQ:AEP) and Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) are both utilities companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

75.0% of American Electric Power shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of American Electric Power shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares American Electric Power and Central Puerto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

American Electric Power has higher revenue and earnings than Central Puerto. Central Puerto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than American Electric Power, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

American Electric Power has a beta of 0.22, meaning that its stock price is 78% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Central Puerto has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares American Electric Power and Central Puerto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for American Electric Power and Central Puerto, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

American Electric Power presently has a consensus target price of $92.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 7.36%. Given American Electric Power's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe American Electric Power is more favorable than Central Puerto.

Summary

American Electric Power beats Central Puerto on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES) and Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and dividends.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

76.8% of Eversource Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Eversource Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Eversource Energy and Central Puerto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Eversource Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Central Puerto. Central Puerto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eversource Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

Eversource Energy has a beta of 0.28, meaning that its stock price is 72% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Central Puerto has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Eversource Energy and Central Puerto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Eversource Energy and Central Puerto, as provided by MarketBeat.

Eversource Energy currently has a consensus target price of $90.1667, suggesting a potential upside of 4.35%. Given Eversource Energy's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Eversource Energy is more favorable than Central Puerto.

Summary

Eversource Energy beats Central Puerto on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) and Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) are both utilities companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and dividends.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

73.6% of DTE Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of DTE Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares DTE Energy and Central Puerto's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

DTE Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Central Puerto. Central Puerto is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DTE Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility & Risk

DTE Energy has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Central Puerto has a beta of 1.57, meaning that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares DTE Energy and Central Puerto's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for DTE Energy and Central Puerto, as provided by MarketBeat.

DTE Energy currently has a consensus target price of $132.25, suggesting a potential downside of 2.49%. Given DTE Energy's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe DTE Energy is more favorable than Central Puerto.

Summary

DTE Energy beats Central Puerto on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.