CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Days Payable: 52.94 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median


BSP:SAPR4 CIA Saneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR BSP:SAPR4
91 GF Score
Price R$7.25
GF Value R$11.13
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Days Payable?

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR BSP:SAPR4 +0.69% 91 Days Payable is 52.94 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 40.89. GuruFocus rates BSP:SAPR4 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R$11.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Utilities - Regulated companies, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks worse than 68.32% on this metric.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$458 Mil. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$789 Mil. Hence, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.94.

The historical rank and industry rank for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:SAPR4' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.09   Med: 40.89   Max: 48.46
Current: 47.28

During the past 13 years, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's highest Days Payable was 48.46. The lowest was 33.09. And the median was 40.89.

BSP:SAPR4's Days Payable is ranked worse than
68.32% of 483 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 70.35 vs BSP:SAPR4: 47.28

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable increased from Mar. 2025 (35.34) to Mar. 2026 (52.94). It may suggest that CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR delayed paying its suppliers.


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable 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.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Days Payable Chart

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR 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:SAPR4 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Days Payable Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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.


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Days Payable vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable falls into.


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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (331.691 + 504.986) / 2 ) / 3150.783*365
=418.3385 / 3150.783*365
=48.46

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (504.986 + 411.122) / 2 ) / 789.461*365 / 4
=458.054 / 789.461*365 / 4
=52.94

* 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.

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What does a Days Payable of 52.94 mean?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) has a Days Payable of 52.94 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 40.89. Over the past decade, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable has ranged from 33.09 to 48.46. According to the industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #330 out of 483 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Days Payable of 52.94 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 40.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.09 to a high of 48.46. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Days Payable is 70.35. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 52.94 is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #330 out of 483 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Days Payable compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #330 out of 483 companies for Days Payable. This places CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 70.35. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 52.94 is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's own Days Payable has ranged from 33.09 to 48.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.89 vs. the industry median of 70.35, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR 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 Payable for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Days Payable among Utilities - Regulated companies is 70.35, based on 483 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Days Payable of 52.94 is 24.7% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Days Payable is 70.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Days Payable is 52.94, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 40.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$11.13, compared to a current price of R$7.25 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 52.94, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 40.89 and 24.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 70.35. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4), the current Days Payable is 52.94 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$7.25 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$11.13. GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR4:

  • Days Payable: 52.94 (29% above median its 10-year median of 40.89)
  • GF Value™: R$11.13 vs. price of R$7.25 (34.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#330 of 483)

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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Business Description

Other Exchanges SAPR11:BrazilSAPR3:Brazil
Address Rua Engenheiros Reboucas 1376, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 80215-900
CIA Saneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR provides treated water supply sewage collection & treatment, and Solid waste management services. The company provides sanitation services to cities, smaller areas, and municipalities. The firm operates in two business segments: Water treatment & distribution and Sanitary Sewage collection & treatment. It has a network for the withdrawal & distribution of drinking water, sewage collection, and the discharge of treated sewage. The firm operates landfills in Apucarana, Cornello, Procopio, and Cianorte for solid waste management. The majority of revenue get derived from the Water distribution and treatment segment.
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