Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) Days Inventory: 3.38 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median


BSP:CPLE3 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel BSP:CPLE3
54 GF Score
Price R$15.02
GF Value R$10.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Days Inventory?

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel BSP:CPLE3 -1.25% 54 Days Inventory is 3.38 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates BSP:CPLE3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R$10.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks better than 88.67% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$168 Mil. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$4,539 Mil. Hence, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CPLE3' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.76   Med: 4.01   Max: 4.67
Current: 2.79

During the past 13 years, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's highest Days Inventory was 4.67. The lowest was 2.76. And the median was 4.01.

BSP:CPLE3's Days Inventory is ranked better than
88.67% of 450 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 22.52 vs BSP:CPLE3: 2.79

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory declined from Mar. 2025 (3.67) to Mar. 2026 (3.38).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.03.

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. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel  (BSP:CPLE3) 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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Days Inventory Related Terms


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Days Inventory Chart

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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:CPLE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Days Inventory vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory falls into.


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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (136.324 + 173.398) / 2 ) / 20455.357*365
=154.861 / 20455.357*365
=2.76

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (173.398 + 162.531) / 2 ) / 4539.295*365 / 4
=167.9645 / 4539.295*365 / 4
=3.38

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 3.38 mean?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) has a Days Inventory of 3.38 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 4.01. Over the past decade, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.76 to 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #51 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Days Inventory of 3.38 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 4.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.76 to a high of 4.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's value of 3.38 is 85% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #51 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Days Inventory compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #51 out of 450 companies for Days Inventory. This places Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 22.52. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's value of 3.38 is 85% below this benchmark. Historically, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.76 to 4.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 22.52, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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 450 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. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Days Inventory of 3.38 is 85% 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Days Inventory is 3.38, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$10.81, compared to a current price of R$15.02 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 3.38, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 85% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 22.52. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3), the current Days Inventory is 3.38 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$15.02 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$10.81. GuruFocus considers Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CPLE3:

  • Days Inventory: 3.38 (16% below median its 10-year median of 4.01)
  • GF Value™: R$10.81 vs. price of R$15.02 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#51 of 450)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CPLE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Business Description

Other Exchanges ELPC:USAELP0:Germany
Address Rua Jose Izidoro Biazetto, 158, Bloco A, Mossungue, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 81200-240
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel is engaged in the areas of generation, transmission, commercialization and distribution of energy. It operates a comprehensive and effective electrical system with its own generating plants, transmission lines, substations, electrical lines and grids of the distribution system. The company's reportable segments include Power generation and transmission, Power distribution, GAS, Power Sale, Services, and Holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Power distribution segment under which it provides public electricity distribution services, being responsible for the operation and maintenance of the distribution infrastructure, as well as providing related services.
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