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Empresa Distribuidora y Comercial Norte SA ADR

EDNBolsas y Mercados Argentinos

SectorUtilities

IndustryElectric Utilities

Beta (adjusted)0.27

Intrinsic Value

Insufficient data for a value estimateNot enough reliable inputs to publish a fair value for this company yet.

Market Price $20.05Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Data confidenceNot applicable

Market Cap $953.9M

Shares Outstanding 47.6M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date6 Nov 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

EDENOR's investment thesis centers on a dramatic regulatory turnaround in Argentina. Following the completion of the Integral Tariff Review (RTI) in April 2025, the company secured a predictable tariff framework through 2030. This includes a 14.35% real increase in the Value Added Distribution (VAD) implemented in 30 monthly installments through November 2027, alongside automatic monthly inflation indexing. This structural shift has restored profitability, as evidenced by a 127% year-over-year increase in EBITDA to ARS 191 billion in Q1 2026. With a stabilized regulatory environment, low leverage, and a clear path to achieving its regulated WACC of 6.5%, EDENOR represents a compelling value play on Argentina's macroeconomic normalization.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets1 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$37.00

Mean target$37.00

High · most bullish analyst$37.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 20 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$25.00

The bear case is triggered by a resurgence of high inflation that outpaces the monthly tariff adjustments, or political intervention that freezes or delays the VAD indexing formula. A severe economic downturn in Argentina could depress energy demand and lower the collection rate below 90%, while peso devaluation would increase the burden of USD-denominated financial debt (such as the Class 7 Senior Notes).

Base CaseCentral scenario

$37.00

Matches the consensus mean

The base case assumes the continuation of the current regulatory framework, with monthly VAD adjustments of 0.42% in real terms and automatic inflation indexing. EBITDA is expected to reach approximately ARS 450 billion in FY2026. CapEx is projected to stabilize between USD 170 million and USD 180 million, and the company will maintain a high collection rate of around 95.6%. No dividend payments are expected through 2028 as cash is prioritized for debt refinancing and grid investments.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$40.46

In the bull case, Argentina's macroeconomic stabilization accelerates, leading to lower inflation and a stronger peso. The government fully honors the RTI framework without delays, and the Secretary of Energy approves EDENOR's historical regulatory asset claims for tariff differences between 2019 and 2023. Stronger industrial activity drives higher energy sales volume, while capital expenditures remain highly efficient, pushing EBITDA well above the consensus target of ARS 450 billion for FY2026.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Predictable regulatory framework through 2030 with monthly inflation-indexed tariff adjustments.
Strong market position as the largest electricity distributor in Argentina, serving 3.4 million customers.
Significant operational turnaround, with Q1 2026 EBITDA rising 127% year-over-year to ARS 191 billion.
Low leverage and proactive debt management, including the successful refinancing of maturities through the reopening of Class 7 Senior Notes.

Key Investment Risks

High sensitivity to Argentine political and regulatory changes, which historically led to tariff freezes.
Exposure to macroeconomic volatility, including high inflation and Argentine peso devaluation.
Significant capital expenditure requirements (USD 170-180 million annually) to maintain grid quality and meet regulatory standards.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Unilateral suspension or modification of the RTI tariff adjustment formula by the regulatory authorities.
A drop in the collection rate below 90%, indicating severe customer distress or systemic payment failures.
Failure to refinance upcoming USD-denominated debt maturities under reasonable market terms.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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