Operating Margin - Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA (BCBA:EDN)

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Price: 2 336 ARS -1.48%

Market Cap: 2.1T ARS

2.2%

Current

-8%

Average

13.8%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

2.2%

Operating Profit

52.8B

Revenue

2.4T

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
AR	E	Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA BCBA:EDN	2T ARS	2%
US		Nextera Energy Inc NYSE:NEE	167.4B USD	28%
ES		Iberdrola SA MAD:IBE	118.8B EUR	19%
US		Constellation Energy Corp NASDAQ:CEG	110.9B USD	14%
IT		Enel SpA MIL:ENEL	90.1B EUR	16%
US		Southern Co NYSE:SO	96.1B USD	26%
US		Duke Energy Corp NYSE:DUK	91.4B USD	27%
US		American Electric Power Company Inc NASDAQ:AEP	61.9B USD	25%
FR		Electricite de France SA PAR:EDF	46.6B EUR	-12%
US		Exelon Corp NASDAQ:EXC	44.2B USD	21%
US		Xcel Energy Inc NASDAQ:XEL	43.8B USD	19%

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA
Glance View

Market Cap

2T ARS

Industry

Utilities

Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A., often referred to as Edenor, operates as a vital conduit in Argentina's energy sector. Serving as the largest electricity distributor in the country, Edenor is responsible for bringing reliable and accessible electricity to a densely populated area that covers the northern region of Buenos Aires and all its surrounding localities. This vast network is its lifeline, comprising power lines, substations, and increasingly sophisticated metering systems, all of which work in concert to ensure a continuous flicker of lights across urban homes, industrial complexes, and critical infrastructure facilities. Substantially, Edenor's operations hinge on the regulatory framework set by the Argentine government, which dictates how it procures electricity and manages tariffs. The company endeavors to balance regulatory constraints, operational costs, and technological upgrades, continuously enhancing the resilience and efficiency of its supply chain. Edenor’s business model primarily revolves around the distribution and commercialization of electricity, where the company derives its revenue from the tariffs applied on the distributed energy to its consumers. Beyond the fundamental act of distribution, Edenor invests in technology upgrades and maintenance of urban electrical systems to prevent outages and reduce energy loss. Their focus on grid reliability and efficiency is central to their mission, aiming to meet the growing energy demands of a sprawling urban population. Additionally, Edenor is also involved in initiatives to integrate renewable energy and smart grid solutions as part of a broader strategy to innovate within the energy sector. Through strategized investments and infrastructural modernizations, Edenor seeks not just to meet the present demand, but to lay down a sustainable roadmap for future energy distribution, navigating the challenges posed by an ever-evolving energy landscape.

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Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte SA
BCBA:EDN