CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.19 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:CPFE3 CPFL Energia SA BSP:CPFE3
76 GF Score
Price R$46.87
GF Value R$38.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

CPFL Energia BSP:CPFE3 -0.68% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates BSP:CPFE3 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$38.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, CPFL Energia ranks better than 56.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), CPFL Energia's current share price is R$46.87. CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$39.40. CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CPFE3' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85   Med: 1.13   Max: 1.61
Current: 1.19

During the past years, CPFL Energia's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.61. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.13.

BSP:CPFE3's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
56.24% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs BSP:CPFE3: 1.19

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CPFL Energia's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$9.843. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is R$39.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CPFL Energia  (BSP:CPFE3) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 PS Ratio Chart

CPFL Energia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.91 1.05 1.13 0.87 1.39

CPFL Energia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.01 1.09 1.04 1.39 1.24

BSP:CPFE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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


CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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CPFL Energia Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=46.87/39.40
=1.19

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=9.843/175.0655*175.0655
=9.843

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

CPFL Energia Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 4.402 108.851 7.080
201609 4.699 109.986 7.479
201612 5.415 110.802 8.556
201703 5.441 111.869 8.515
201706 5.858 112.115 9.147
201709 7.647 112.777 11.871
201712 7.328 114.068 11.247
201803 6.262 114.868 9.544
201806 6.823 117.038 10.206
201809 7.987 117.881 11.861
201812 6.262 118.340 9.264
201903 7.002 120.124 10.205
201906 6.853 120.977 9.917
201909 6.723 121.292 9.704
201912 6.961 123.436 9.873
202003 6.320 124.092 8.916
202006 5.695 123.557 8.069
202009 6.753 125.095 9.451
202012 8.048 129.012 10.921
202103 7.193 131.660 9.564
202106 7.648 133.871 10.001
202109 9.711 137.913 12.327
202112 9.477 141.992 11.684
202203 8.060 146.537 9.629
202206 8.092 149.784 9.458
202209 8.685 147.800 10.287
202212 9.318 150.207 10.860
202303 8.518 153.352 9.724
202306 8.148 154.519 9.231
202309 8.657 155.464 9.749
202312 9.147 157.148 10.190
202403 8.823 159.372 9.692
202406 8.385 161.052 9.115
202409 9.420 162.342 10.158
202412 10.368 164.740 11.018
202503 9.247 168.102 9.630
202506 9.155 169.670 9.446
202509 9.832 170.739 10.081
202512 10.271 171.765 10.468
202603 9.843 175.066 9.843

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.19 mean?
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.19 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #193 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is CPFL Energia's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
CPFL Energia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.19 is near median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 1.61. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42. CPFL Energia's value of 1.19 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #193 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #193 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts CPFL Energia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42. CPFL Energia's value of 1.19 is 16.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CPFL Energia's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.42, CPFL Energia has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.42, based on 441 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CPFL Energia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.19 is 16.2% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPFL Energia's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.13. 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$38.10, compared to a current price of R$46.87 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 16.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.42. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 18, 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$46.87 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$38.10. GuruFocus considers CPFL Energia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CPFE3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.19 (near median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: R$38.10 vs. price of R$46.87 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#193 of 441)

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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