CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG (BSP:CEGR3) Debt-to-Equity: 0.51 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median

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BSP:CEGR3 CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG BSP:CEGR3
69 GF Score
Price R$29.99
GF Value R$55.07
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Debt-to-Equity?

CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG BSP:CEGR3 69 Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates BSP:CEGR3 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R$55.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 471 Utilities - Regulated companies, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG ranks better than 67.3% on this metric.

CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$621 Mil. CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$500 Mil. CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$2,181 Mil. CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.51.

A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.

The historical rank and industry rank for CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CEGR3' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.94   Max: 1.41
Current: 0.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG was 1.41. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.94.

BSP:CEGR3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
67.3% of 471 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1 vs BSP:CEGR3: 0.51

CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG  (BSP:CEGR3) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms


CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt-to-Equity 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 Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Debt-to-Equity Chart

CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.33 1.10 0.95 0.55

CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Equity 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 0.93 0.68 0.63 0.55 0.51

BSP:CEGR3 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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69GF Score
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CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that 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.

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What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 mean?
CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG (BSP:CEGR3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.51 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG ranks #154 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.41. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's value of 0.51 is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG ranks #154 out of 471 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's Debt-to-Equity compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG ranks #154 out of 471 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00. CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's value of 0.51 is 49% below this benchmark. Historically, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.51 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.00, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.00, based on 471 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.51 is 49% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG (BSP:CEGR3) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$55.07, compared to a current price of R$29.99 — trading 45.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 49% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.00. CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG (BSP:CEGR3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.51 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 Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG (BSP:CEGR3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$29.99 is trading 45.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$55.07. GuruFocus considers CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CEGR3:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.51 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
  • GF Value™: R$55.07 vs. price of R$29.99 (45.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 49% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#154 of 471)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CEGR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG Business Description

Address Avenida das Americas, 4200, Bl. 6 Rooms 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 22640-907
CIA Distrib de Gas do Rio de Janeiro - CEG operate as a public gas services, of any type and origin, in the State of Rio de Janeiro and to explore, exclusively, the distribution of piped gas. It distributes natural gas for the residential, commercial, industrial, electrical power generation sectors and also for compressed natural gas stations.
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