SBS's Current Ratio is ranked better than 78.54% of 508
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.08
vs SBS: 1.74
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (NYSE:SBS) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Current Ratio Related Terms
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Current 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.
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Current Ratio Chart
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Annual Data
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Current Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
* 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.
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) has a Current Ratio of 1.74 as of Mar. 2026. This is 63% above median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #109 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Current Ratio too high?
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current Current Ratio of 1.74 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.74. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's value of 1.74 is 61.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #109 out of 508 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Current Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #109 out of 508 companies for Current Ratio. This places Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.08. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's value of 1.74 is 61.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 1.08, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo 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 Current Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Current Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.08, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current Current Ratio of 1.74 is 61.1% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current Current Ratio is 1.74, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 1.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.89, compared to a current price of $5.79 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.74, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 61.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.08. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS), the current Current Ratio is 1.74 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.79 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.89.
GuruFocus considers Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBS:
Current Ratio: 1.74 (63% above median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: $4.89 vs. price of $5.79 (18.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#109 of 508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Business Description
Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo is engaged in the provision of basic and environmental sanitation services in Sao Paulo State, and supplies treated water and sewage services on a wholesale basis. SABESP may perform activities in other states and countries and can operate in drainage, urban cleaning, solid waste handling, and energy markets. The company determined that it has a single operating segment, which is the provision of sanitation services.
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