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Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR (EDN)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

09/17/2025: EDN (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

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2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $39

1 Year Target Price $39

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$39 Target price
52w Low $16.43
Current$16.53
52w High $51.69

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 199.97%
Avg. Invested days 41
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 745.25M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.08
1Y Target Price 39
Price to earnings Ratio 5.08
1Y Target Price 39
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 0.45
52 Weeks Range 16.43 - 51.69
Updated Date 09/17/2025
52 Weeks Range 16.43 - 51.69
Updated Date 09/17/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.39

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-29
When -
Estimate -
Actual 106.21

Profitability

Profit Margin 9.44%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.57%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.89%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.57%

Valuation

Trailing PE 5.08
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 866632935
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 866632935
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.56
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.57
Shares Outstanding 20589700
Shares Floating 168796524
Shares Outstanding 20589700
Shares Floating 168796524
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 16.07

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Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR

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Company Overview

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Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (Edenor) was founded in 1992 as a result of the privatization of Argentina's electricity sector. It is the largest electricity distributor in Argentina in terms of the number of customers and area served.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Electricity Distribution: Edenor distributes electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers within its concession area in northern Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Edenor is led by a board of directors and a management team responsible for overseeing the company's operations and strategic direction. Ownership structure has shifted in recent years.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Electricity Distribution: Edenor's core business is the distribution of electricity. Market share is approximately 20% of the Argentine market, serving over 3 million customers. Competitors include Edesur and other smaller provincial distributors.

Market Dynamics

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The Argentine electricity distribution sector is characterized by a regulated market with challenges related to infrastructure investment, tariff adjustments, and economic instability.

Positioning

Edenor is the largest electricity distributor in Argentina, holding a significant market share within its concession area. Its competitive advantage lies in its scale and established infrastructure. However, regulatory uncertainties and economic volatility pose challenges.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for electricity distribution in Argentina is estimated to be in the billions of USD annually. Edenor is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM, but is challenged by regulatory controls.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Largest electricity distributor in Argentina
  • Extensive distribution network
  • Significant customer base

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to regulatory risks
  • Dependence on government policies
  • Infrastructure requires modernization
  • Susceptible to economic instability in Argentina

Opportunities

  • Investment in smart grid technologies
  • Expansion of renewable energy sources
  • Potential for tariff adjustments to improve profitability

Threats

  • Changes in government regulations
  • Economic instability and inflation
  • Competition from alternative energy sources

Competitors and Market Share

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  • DESU.BA

Competitive Landscape

Edenor benefits from its large scale and established infrastructure but faces regulatory and economic headwinds. Edesur competes directly in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, and smaller provincial distributors operate in other regions.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been uneven, influenced by regulatory changes and economic cycles.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on Argentina's economic recovery and regulatory reforms in the electricity sector. Analyst estimates are highly variable.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investment in network upgrades and efforts to improve operational efficiency. However, these initiatives are constrained by funding limitations.

Summary

Edenor is the largest electricity distributor in Argentina with a large customer base but faces significant challenges related to regulation, economic instability, and aging infrastructure. The company's financial performance is highly sensitive to government policies and currency fluctuations. Investment in network upgrades and operational efficiency is crucial for future growth. Regulatory reforms and Argentina's economic recovery are vital for Edenor to stabilize.

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About Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2007-04-26
Chairman & CEO Mr. Daniel Marx
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric
Full time employees 4642
Full time employees 4642

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima engages in the distribution and sale of electricity in Argentina. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima was formerly known as Empresa Distribuidora Norte Sociedad Anónima and changed its name to Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima in January 1997. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima operates as a subsidiary of Empresa de Energía del Cono Sur S.A.