CEPU vs. DESP

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

CEPU (Central Puerto S.A.) and DESP (Despegar.com, Corp.) are both stocks. CEPU operates in Utilities - Regulated Electric (Utilities), while DESP operates in Travel Services (Consumer Cyclical). At a 0.23 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

CEPU vs. DESP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) and Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CEPU

• 1D: -0.41%
• 1M: 3.33%
• YTD: -16.69%
• 6M: -13.32%
• 1Y: 17.87%
• 3Y*: 32.66%
• 5Y*: 43.41%
• 10Y*: —

DESP

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CEPU vs. DESP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
CEPU Central Puerto S.A.	-16.69%	20.77%	60.75%	71.30%	95.14%	15.93%	-44.44%	-45.56%	-42.82%
DESP Despegar.com, Corp.	0.00%	1.30%	103.49%	84.41%	-47.60%	-23.58%	-4.97%	8.62%	-58.98%

Correlation

The correlation between CEPU and DESP is 0.23, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.16
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.20
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 2, 2018	0.23

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) CEPU : $2.01T DESP : $774.06M
Gross Profit (TTM) CEPU : $701.24B DESP : $565.92M
EBITDA (TTM) CEPU : $855.91B DESP : $169.77M

Return for Risk

CEPU vs. DESP — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CEPU

CEPU Risk / Return Rank: 54
CEPU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 52
CEPU Sortino Ratio Rank: 57
CEPU Omega Ratio Rank: 53
CEPU Calmar Ratio Rank: 53
CEPU Martin Ratio Rank: 54

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CEPU vs. DESP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) and Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	CEPU	DESP	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.27	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.07	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.12	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.44	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.06	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CEPU	DESP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.27	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.77	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.00	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CEPU	DESP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-88.97%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-40.74%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-51.70%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-51.70%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-18.77%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-55.09%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	16.91%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CEPU	DESP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.25%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	31.51%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	67.44%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	57.11%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	61.34%	—	—

Dividends

CEPU vs. DESP - Dividend Comparison

Neither CEPU nor DESP has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
CEPU Central Puerto S.A.	0.00%	0.00%	0.64%	8.91%	2.78%	0.00%	0.00%	2.44%	3.70%
DESP Despegar.com, Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CEPU and DESP in my portfolio?

CEPU and DESP have a correlation of 0.23, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.