Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) EV-to-EBIT: -4.07 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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BSP:EMAE4 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia SA BSP:EMAE4
63 GF Score
Price R$37.28
GF Value R$37.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia EV-to-EBIT?

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia BSP:EMAE4 -1.06% 63 EV-to-EBIT is -4.07 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:EMAE4 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of R$37.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 463 Utilities - Regulated companies, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia ranks worse than 215982.51% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Enterprise Value is R$959.0 Mil. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-235.3 Mil. Therefore, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT for today is -4.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:EMAE4' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.83   Med: 6.54   Max: 105.46
Current: -4.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia was 105.46. The lowest was -5.83. And the median was 6.54.

BSP:EMAE4's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 463 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 13.71 vs BSP:EMAE4: -4.06

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,096.4 Mil. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-235.3 Mil. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -21.47%.


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia  (BSP:EMAE4) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-235.347/1096.412
=-21.47 %

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,096.4 Mil.
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-235.3 Mil.

* 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.


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia EV-to-EBIT Chart

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBIT 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 89.85 69.57 3.64 -5.69 -4.66

BSP:EMAE4 vs SRE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


BSP:EMAE4
63GF Score
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia SA BSP:EMAE4
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Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=958.971/-235.347
=-4.07

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's current Enterprise Value is R$959.0 Mil.
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-235.3 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -4.07 mean?
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) has a EV-to-EBIT of -4.07 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia ranks #999999 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.07. Based on the distribution chart, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia ranks #999999 out of 463 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBIT compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia ranks #999999 out of 463 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Regulated companies is 13.71, based on 463 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's current EV-to-EBIT is -4.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$37.07, compared to a current price of R$37.28 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -4.07. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4), the current EV-to-EBIT is -4.07 as of Aug. 07, 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 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$37.28 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$37.07. GuruFocus considers Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:EMAE4:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -4.07
  • GF Value™: R$37.07 vs. price of R$37.28 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:EMAE4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia Business Description

Address Avenida Jornalista Roberto Marinho, No. 85, 16th Floor 17 andares, Bairro de Cidade Moncoes, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04576-010
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia SA is engaged in electricity generation. The company manages a complex hydraulic system that includes dykes, dams, and reservoirs, with notable ones being Billings and Guarapiranga, located in the southern zone of Sao Paulo city, as well as the Sao Paulo and Pedreira pumping stations and the Pinheiros River canal. The company's activities include electricity supply, the construction of energy generation assets, and the provision of operation and maintenance services for power plants and related structures, serving both private companies and public sector entities.
63GF Score

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