CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$5.19 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:CPFE3 CPFL Energia SA BSP:CPFE3
76 GF Score
Price R$46.83
GF Value R$38.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

CPFL Energia BSP:CPFE3 -0.78% 76 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$5.19 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:CPFE3 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$38.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

CPFL Energia's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1.285. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is R$5.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, CPFL Energia's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 25.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of CPFL Energia was 32.50% per year. The lowest was -7.80% per year. And the median was 10.70% per year.

As of today (2026-07-15), CPFL Energia's current stock price is R$46.83. CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5.19. CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 9.02.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CPFL Energia was 33.90. The lowest was 7.13. And the median was 16.46.


CPFL Energia  (BSP:CPFE3) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=46.83/5.19
=9.02

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of CPFL Energia was 33.90. The lowest was 7.13. And the median was 16.46.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* 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.

CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

CPFL Energia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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CPFL Energia 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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BSP:CPFE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, CPFL Energia's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.285/175.0655*175.0655
=1.285

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

CPFL Energia Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.746 108.851 1.200
201609 0.526 109.986 0.837
201612 1.177 110.802 1.860
201703 -0.364 111.869 -0.570
201706 0.306 112.115 0.478
201709 0.278 112.777 0.432
201712 -0.747 114.068 -1.146
201803 -0.873 114.868 -1.331
201806 1.105 117.038 1.653
201809 0.525 117.881 0.780
201812 -0.513 118.340 -0.759
201903 1.824 120.124 2.658
201906 0.880 120.977 1.273
201909 0.854 121.292 1.233
201912 1.576 123.436 2.235
202003 0.855 124.092 1.206
202006 1.678 123.557 2.378
202009 1.628 125.095 2.278
202012 0.891 129.012 1.209
202103 0.276 131.660 0.367
202106 0.944 133.871 1.234
202109 0.558 137.913 0.708
202112 1.074 141.992 1.324
202203 1.070 146.537 1.278
202206 2.537 149.784 2.965
202209 2.260 147.800 2.677
202212 1.907 150.207 2.223
202303 1.911 153.352 2.182
202306 2.234 154.519 2.531
202309 1.505 155.464 1.695
202312 1.463 157.148 1.630
202403 0.375 159.372 0.412
202406 1.889 161.052 2.053
202409 1.600 162.342 1.725
202412 1.568 164.740 1.666
202503 1.762 168.102 1.835
202506 1.585 169.670 1.635
202509 1.557 170.739 1.596
202512 0.973 171.765 0.992
202603 1.285 175.066 1.285

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$5.19 mean?
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$5.19 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors.
Is CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
CPFL Energia's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$5.19. Overall, CPFL Energia has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to NEE and SO?
CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of R$5.19 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. CPFL Energia's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$5.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPFL Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$38.15, compared to a current price of R$46.83 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$5.19. CPFL Energia's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is R$5.19 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 CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$46.83 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$38.15. GuruFocus considers CPFL Energia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CPFE3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: R$5.19
  • GF Value™: R$38.15 vs. price of R$46.83 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CPFE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CPFL Energia Business Description

Address Rua Jorge Figueiredo Correa, No. 1632, Jardim Professora Tarcilia, Campinas, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 13087-397
CPFL Energia SA operates as a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in distribution, generation, transmission and commercialization activities of electric energy in Brazil. It also provides energy-related services through its solutions division, including energy management and trading, energy efficiency services, distributed generation, energy infrastructure development, and consulting services. The company's operating segments are (i) electric energy distribution activities, (ii) electric energy generation, (iii) electric energy transmission, (iv) energy commercialization, (v) service activities, and (vi) other activities not listed in the previous items. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the electric energy distribution segment.
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