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Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR(EDN)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EDN
09/28/2026: EDN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Edenor is the largest electricity distribution company in Argentina, providing essential utility services to a massive customer base in the northern metropolitan region of Buenos Aires. Its business benefits from a regulated monopoly position, which provides a steady foundation for operations. The primary investment story is linked to the potential normalization of energy tariffs and broader Argentine economic stability, which could drive significant value recovery. However, investors face notable risks from hyperinflation, political interference in utility pricing, and currency volatility. The stock is best suited for experienced investors with a high risk tolerance who are specifically monitoring for positive policy shifts in the Argentine energy sector.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | Regulated utility growth is historically slow and tied to macroeconomic stability rather than organic expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is conditional on positive upturn signals regarding Argentine economic policy shifts. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The stock can appear undervalued based on assets, but valuation risk is high due to economic volatility. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Unpredictable cash flows and regulatory constraints limit the reliability of dividend income. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Significant currency and political risk make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is highly sensitive to news regarding Argentine economic reforms and currency valuation. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Determining intrinsic value is difficult due to hyperinflation and fluctuating regulatory environments. |
| Competition risk (regulatory focus) | Medium | While direct competition is low, the company faces significant risk from government regulation of the energy sector. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business is an essential utility, but its operational health is heavily dependent on political decisions. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividends are not a reliable source of income for investors given the company's payout history. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Maintaining large-scale distribution infrastructure during periods of economic instability is operationally challenging. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 56.07% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.01B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 6.4 | 1Y Target Price 38.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 6.4 | 1Y Target Price 38.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 70.5K shares | Beta -0.1 | 52 Weeks Range 14.38 - 36.70 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 14.38 - 36.70 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.33 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Distribution | Charging regulated tariffs for the distribution and supply of electricity to homes and businesses. | The company collects money from monthly electric bills within its defined region. |
| Argentina Geography | Operations concentrated in the northern Buenos Aires metropolitan region. | Performance is tied directly to the economic health and regulatory environment of Argentina. |
Valuation
Trailing PE 6.4 | Forward PE 8.75 | Enterprise Value 1.37B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.51 |
Enterprise Value 1.37B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.51 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.67 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.68 | Shares Outstanding 20.59M | Shares Floating 8.43M |
Shares Outstanding 20.59M | Shares Floating 8.43M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.16 | Percent Institutions 9.04 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-04-26 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Daniel Marx | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric | Full time employees 4576 | Website https://www.edenor.com |
Full time employees 4576 | Website https://www.edenor.com | ||
Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte Sociedad Anónima engages in the distribution and sale of electricity in Argentina. The company operates an electrical power distribution system that consists of 85 transformation substations and interconnections with high voltage customers with 20,295 MVA of installed power and 1,594 km of high voltage networks; and MV/LV and MV/MV distribution system comprises 19,845 transformers with 10,137 MVA of installed power, 12,732 km of medium voltage networks, and 28,590 km of low voltage networks. It serves approximately 3.39 million customers. The company 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.
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