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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a Cash Ratio of 0.82. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SAPR4'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.64 Max: 1.1
Current: 0.82
During the past 13 years, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's highest Cash Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.64.
BSP:SAPR4's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 77.64% of 483
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs BSP:SAPR4: 0.82
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Cash Ratio Related Terms
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
BSP:SAPR4 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Cash Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Cash Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) has a Cash Ratio of 0.82 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 0.64. Over the past decade, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #108 out of 483 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Ratio too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Cash Ratio of 0.82 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.10. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 0.82 is 134.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #108 out of 483 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cash Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #108 out of 483 companies for Cash Ratio. This places CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.35. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 0.82 is 134.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.64 vs. the industry median of 0.35, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.35, based on 483 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Cash Ratio of 0.82 is 134.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Cash Ratio is 0.82, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 0.64. 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$11.30, compared to a current price of R$7.08 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.82, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.64 and 134.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.35. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4), the current Cash Ratio is 0.82 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$7.08 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$11.30.
GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR4:
Cash Ratio: 0.82 (28% above median its 10-year median of 0.64)
GF Value™: R$11.30 vs. price of R$7.08 (37.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 134.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#108 of 483)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SAPR4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Business Description
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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