Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) EV-to-EBITDA: -4.23 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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BSP:EMAE4 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia SA BSP:EMAE4
63 GF Score
Price R$36.03
GF Value R$37.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia EV-to-EBITDA?

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia BSP:EMAE4 -3.35% 63 EV-to-EBITDA is -4.23 as of Aug. 08, 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 468 Utilities - Regulated companies, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia ranks worse than 213675% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's enterprise value is R$912.8 Mil. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-215.6 Mil. Therefore, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -4.23.

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

BSP:EMAE4' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.28   Med: 6.21   Max: 64.4
Current: -4.23

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia was 64.40. The lowest was -6.28. And the median was 6.21.

BSP:EMAE4's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
100% of 468 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.85 vs BSP:EMAE4: -4.23

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 (2026-08-08), Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's stock price is R$36.03. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-3.950. Therefore, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

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


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia  (BSP:EMAE4) 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.

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=36.03/-3.950
=At Loss

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's share price for today is R$36.03.
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-3.950.

* 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?


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


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

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The historical data trend for Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia'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.

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

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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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
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BSP:EMAE4 vs SRE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia'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.


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

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

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


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

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

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=912.787/-215.636
=-4.23

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's current Enterprise Value is R$912.8 Mil.
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-215.6 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-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.23 mean?
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -4.23 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia. According to the industry distribution chart, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia ranks #999999 out of 468 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.23. Based on the distribution chart, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia ranks #999999 out of 468 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-EBITDA compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia ranks #999999 out of 468 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85. 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 9.85, based on 468 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. 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 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.85 — 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-EBITDA is -4.23. 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$36.03 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.23. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -4.23 as of Aug. 08, 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 undervalued. The current stock price of R$36.03 is trading 2.8% below 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-EBITDA: -4.23
  • GF Value™: R$37.07 vs. price of R$36.03 (2.8% below 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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