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The historical rank and industry rank for CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:COCE5'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -258.91 Med: 8.35 Max: 335.76
Current: 8.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE was 335.76. The lowest was -258.91. And the median was 8.35.
BSP:COCE5's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 80% of 300
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.49
vs BSP:COCE5: 8.42
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE (BSP:COCE5) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's share price for today is R$30.30.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE'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$3.117.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's current Enterprise Value is R$9,449 Mil.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's Free Cash Flow 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$1,181 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.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE (BSP:COCE5) has a EV-to-FCF of 8.00 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.35. According to the industry distribution chart, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE ranks #60 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's EV-to-FCF too high?
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's current EV-to-FCF of 8.00 is near median its 10-year median of 8.35. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.49. CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's value of 8.00 is 56.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE ranks #60 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's EV-to-FCF compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE ranks #60 out of 300 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.49. CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's value of 8.00 is 56.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.35 vs. the industry median of 18.49, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE 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-FCF for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.49, based on 300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's current EV-to-FCF of 8.00 is 56.7% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's current EV-to-FCF is 8.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE (BSP:COCE5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$29.36, compared to a current price of R$30.30 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 8.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.35 and 56.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.49. CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE (BSP:COCE5), the current EV-to-FCF is 8.00 as of Jul. 13, 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 CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE (BSP:COCE5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$30.30 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$29.36.
GuruFocus considers CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:COCE5:
EV-to-FCF: 8.00 (near median its 10-year median of 8.35)
GF Value™: R$29.36 vs. price of R$30.30 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#60 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:COCE5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE Business Description
CIA Energetica Do Ceara - COELCE is primarily engaged in the generation and sale of electricity business activities. It also involved in development, distribution, and marketing of electrical power. In addition, the company involved in the distribution of electrical power for industrial, rural, public and residential consumption. It derives most of its revenues from the sale of the electricity business activities and has operations spread across Brazil.
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