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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPARBSP:SAPR3 -2.73%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates BSP:SAPR3 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R$13.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 472 Utilities - Regulated companies, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks better than 65.04% on this metric.
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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SAPR3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.56 Max: 0.63
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR was 0.63. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.56.
BSP:SAPR3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 65.04% of 472
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.985
vs BSP:SAPR3: 0.57
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Debt-to-Equity Chart
BSP:SAPR3 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR'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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR'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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #165 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is near median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 0.63. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 0.57 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #165 out of 472 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Debt-to-Equity compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #165 out of 472 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 0.57 is 42.1% below this benchmark. Historically, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.49 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 0.99, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.99, based on 472 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. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.57 is 42.1% 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR 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. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.56. 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:SAPR3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$13.87, compared to a current price of R$7.85 — trading 43.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 42.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.99. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.57 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:SAPR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$7.85 is trading 43.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$13.87.
GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR3:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.57 (near median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: R$13.87 vs. price of R$7.85 (43.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#165 of 472)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SAPR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Business Description
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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