CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Cash Flow from Operations: R$6,979 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:SAPR4 CIA Saneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR BSP:SAPR4
82 GF Score
Price R$6.74
GF Value R$11.76
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Cash Flow from Operations?

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR BSP:SAPR4 -0.88% 82 Cash Flow from Operations is R$6,979 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:SAPR4 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$11.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Net Income From Continuing Operations was R$353 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was R$172 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was R$-99 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was R$12 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was R$0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was R$0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was R$0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was R$214 Mil. In all, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$652 Mil.


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR  (BSP:SAPR4) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$353 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$172 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-99 Mil. It means CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's working capital declined by R$99 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$12 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$0 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$214 Mil.


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Cash Flow from Operations Chart

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow from Operations
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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$6,979 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of R$6,979 Mil mean?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) has a Cash Flow from Operations of R$6,979 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Cash Flow from Operations is R$6,979 Mil. Overall, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Flow from Operations compare to AWK and WTRG?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Flow from Operations of R$6,979 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Cash Flow from Operations is R$6,979 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$11.76, compared to a current price of R$6.74 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is R$6,979 Mil. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4), the current Cash Flow from Operations is R$6,979 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$6.74 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$11.76. GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR4:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: R$6,979 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$11.76 vs. price of R$6.74 (42.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs

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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Business Description

Other Exchanges SAPR11:BrazilSAPR3:Brazil
Address Rua Engenheiros Reboucas 1376, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 80215-900
CIA Saneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR provides treated water supply sewage collection & treatment, and Solid waste management services. The company provides sanitation services to cities, smaller areas, and municipalities. The firm operates in two business segments: Water treatment & distribution and Sanitary Sewage collection & treatment. It has a network for the withdrawal & distribution of drinking water, sewage collection, and the discharge of treated sewage. The firm operates landfills in Apucarana, Cornello, Procopio, and Cianorte for solid waste management. The majority of revenue get derived from the Water distribution and treatment segment.
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