The historical rank and industry rank for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ELP1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.92 Med: 8.96 Max: 72.8
Current: 26.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel was 72.80. The lowest was -102.92. And the median was 8.96.
MEX:ELP1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 62.21% of 299
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.31
vs MEX:ELP1: 26.11
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 Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1) 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 Paranaense De Energia Copel's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's share price for today is MXN116.00.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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 MXN9.188.
* 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 Paranaense De Energia Copel EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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 Paranaense De Energia Copel'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 Paranaense De Energia Copel EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Enterprise Value is MXN145,519 Mil.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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 MXN7,921 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 Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.37 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 8.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #186 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's EV-to-FCF too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current EV-to-FCF of 18.37 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 8.96. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.31. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's value of 18.37 is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #186 out of 299 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's EV-to-FCF compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #186 out of 299 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.31. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's value of 18.37 is 0.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.96 vs. the industry median of 18.31, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has consistently been above 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 18.31, based on 299 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 Paranaense De Energia Copel's current EV-to-FCF of 18.37 is 0.3% above 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 Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current EV-to-FCF is 18.37, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 8.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock overvalued right now?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1) has a current EV-to-FCF of 18.37. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN83.76, compared to a current price of MXN116.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.37, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 8.96 and 0.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.31. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.37 as of Jul. 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (MEX:ELP1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN116.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN83.76.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ELP1:
EV-to-FCF: 18.37 (105% above median its 10-year median of 8.96)
GF Value™: MXN83.76 vs. price of MXN116.00 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#186 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ELP1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Business Description
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel is engaged in the areas of generation, transmission, commercialization and distribution of energy. It operates a comprehensive and effective electrical system with its own generating plants, transmission lines, substations, electrical lines and grids of the distribution system. The company's reportable segments include Power generation and transmission, Power distribution, GAS, Power Sale, Services, and Holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Power distribution segment under which it provides public electricity distribution services, being responsible for the operation and maintenance of the distribution infrastructure, as well as providing related services.
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