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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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CLSC4'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.85 Max: 1.29
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina was 1.29. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.85.
BSP:CLSC4's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 60.47% of 473
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs BSP:CLSC4: 1.22
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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:CLSC4 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina'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.
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #286 out of 473 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.29. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's value of 1.22 is 23.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #286 out of 473 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Debt-to-Equity compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #286 out of 473 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's value of 1.22 is 23.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.25 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina has consistently been above 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 0.99, based on 473 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. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.22 is 23.2% above 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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$106.02, compared to a current price of R$137.77 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 23.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.99. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs 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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.22 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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$137.77 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$106.02.
GuruFocus considers Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CLSC4:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.22 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: R$106.02 vs. price of R$137.77 (29.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#286 of 473)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CLSC4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Business Description
Centrais Eletricas de Santa Catarina SA is a Brazil-based company. It is engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy. Its segments are Celesc D, and Celesc G. The company, through its subsidiaries, is also engaged in the operation, maintenance, expansion and sale related to its generating complex, formed by hydroelectric power plants established in partnership with private investors.
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