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CPFL EnergiaBSP:CPFE3 +0.77%76 Days Inventory is 2.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 2.26. 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. Among 452 Utilities - Regulated companies, CPFL Energia ranks better than 88.72% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CPFL Energia's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$241 Mil. CPFL Energia's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$7,447 Mil.
Hence, CPFL Energia's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPFL Energia's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CPFE3'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12 Med: 2.26 Max: 2.76
Current: 2.75
During the past 13 years, CPFL Energia's highest Days Inventory was 2.76. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 2.26.
BSP:CPFE3's Days Inventory is ranked better than 88.72% of 452
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52
vs BSP:CPFE3: 2.75
CPFL Energia's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (2.99) to Mar. 2026 (2.96).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CPFL Energia's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.86.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CPFL Energia's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CPFL Energia's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CPFL Energia's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
CPFL Energia Days Inventory Related Terms
CPFL Energia Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPFL Energia's Days Inventory 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.
BSP:CPFE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CPFL Energia's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CPFL Energia's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPFL Energia's Days Inventory 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.
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) has a Days Inventory of 2.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, CPFL Energia's Days Inventory has ranged from 1.12 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #51 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is CPFL Energia's Days Inventory too high?
CPFL Energia's current Days Inventory of 2.96 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 2.76. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. CPFL Energia's value of 2.96 is 86.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #51 out of 452 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Days Inventory compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #51 out of 452 companies for Days Inventory. This places CPFL Energia in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. CPFL Energia's value of 2.96 is 86.9% below this benchmark. Historically, CPFL Energia's own Days Inventory has ranged from 1.12 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 22.52, 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 Days Inventory for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Inventory among Utilities - Regulated companies is 22.52, based on 452 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CPFL Energia's current Days Inventory of 2.96 is 86.9% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Inventory is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPFL Energia's current Days Inventory is 2.96, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 2.26. 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$47.20 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 2.96, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 86.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3), the current Days Inventory is 2.96 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$47.20 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$38.15.
GuruFocus considers CPFL Energia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CPFE3:
Days Inventory: 2.96 (31% above median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: R$38.15 vs. price of R$47.20 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#51 of 452)
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 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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