Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3) EV-to-EBITDA: 9.84 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 92% Above Median

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BSP:CSMG3 Compania de Saneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG BSP:CSMG3
82 GF Score
Price R$64.17
GF Value R$25.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG EV-to-EBITDA?

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG BSP:CSMG3 +1.06% 82 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 5.13. GuruFocus rates BSP:CSMG3 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 467 Utilities - Regulated companies, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG ranks better than 51.39% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's enterprise value is R$31,254 Mil. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$3,177 Mil. Therefore, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.84.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CSMG3' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.7   Med: 5.13   Max: 10.23
Current: 9.83

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG was 10.23. The lowest was 3.70. And the median was 5.13.

BSP:CSMG3's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
51.39% of 467 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.91 vs BSP:CSMG3: 9.83

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-01), Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's stock price is R$64.17. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$3.570. Therefore, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.97.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG  (BSP:CSMG3) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=64.17/3.570
=17.97

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's share price for today is R$64.17.
Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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$3.570.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG Quarterly Data
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BSP:CSMG3 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG EV-to-EBITDA vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


BSP:CSMG3
82GF Score
Compania de Saneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG BSP:CSMG3
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Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=31254.255/3177.341
=9.84

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's current Enterprise Value is R$31,254 Mil.
Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EBITDA 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$3,177 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.

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What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.84 mean?
Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.84 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG. This is 92% above median its historical median of 5.13. Over the past decade, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.70 to 10.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG ranks #227 out of 467 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.84 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 5.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.70 to a high of 10.23. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's value of 9.84 is 0.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG ranks #227 out of 467 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG ranks #227 out of 467 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's value of 9.84 is 0.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.70 to 10.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.13 vs. the industry median of 9.91, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.91, based on 467 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.84 is 0.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 5.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.08, compared to a current price of R$64.17 — trading 155.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 5.13 and 0.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.91. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.84 as of Aug. 01, 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 Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$64.17 is trading 155.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.08. GuruFocus considers Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CSMG3:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 9.84 (92% above median its 10-year median of 5.13)
  • GF Value™: R$25.08 vs. price of R$64.17 (155.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#227 of 467)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSMG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG Business Description

Address Rua Mar de Espanha 525, Santo Antonio, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 30330900
Compania de Saneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG provides water supply, sewage, and solid waste services. The company operates out of subsidiaries COPASA Servicos de Irrigacao S.A., COPASA Aguas Minerais de Minas S.A, and COPANOR. COPASA Servicos de Irrigacao S.A. manages, performs, and sells irrigation system services. COPASA Aguas Minerais de Minas S.A. produces, bottles, distributes, and sells mineral water. COPANOR provides water supply and sewage treatment services across the North and Northeast regions of the State of Minas Gerais. A majority of revenue is derived from water services while the rest is derived from sewage services. The company operates out of Brazil, where an amount of revenue is generated.
82GF Score

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