Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4) FCF Margin %: 7.25% (As of Mar. 2026) — 280% Above Median

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BSP:CLSC4 Centrais Eletricas de Santa Catarina SA BSP:CLSC4
62 GF Score
Price R$137.64
GF Value R$105.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina FCF Margin %?

Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina BSP:CLSC4 -0.62% 62 FCF Margin % is 7.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 280% above its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates BSP:CLSC4 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$105.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks better than 51.41% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$237 Mil. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$3,272 Mil. Therefore, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.25%.

As of today, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current FCF Yield % is 7.01%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CLSC4' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.49   Med: 1.91   Max: 9.21
Current: 3.05


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina was 9.21%. The lowest was -11.49%. And the median was 1.91%.

BSP:CLSC4's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
51.41% of 498 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.55 vs BSP:CLSC4: 3.05


Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina FCF Margin % Related Terms


Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin % 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.

Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina FCF Margin % Chart

Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 0.86 1.21 0.03 3.06 7.25

BSP:CLSC4 vs NEE, SO, DUK: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=147.263/11154.142
=1.32 %

Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=237.359/3272.089
=7.25 %

* 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 FCF Margin % of 7.25% mean?
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4) has a FCF Margin % of 7.25% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina and its competitors. This is 280% above median its historical median of 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #242 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin % too high?
Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current FCF Margin % of 7.25% is 280% above median its 10-year median of 1.91. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Margin % is 2.55. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's value of 7.25% is 184.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #242 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's FCF Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina ranks #242 out of 498 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.55. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's value of 7.25% is 184.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 2.55, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina 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 FCF Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 2.55, based on 498 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current FCF Margin % of 7.25% is 184.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's current FCF Margin % is 7.25%, which is 280% above median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$105.96, compared to a current price of R$137.64 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 7.25%, which is 280% above median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 184.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 2.55. Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4), the current FCF Margin % is 7.25% as of Mar. 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 Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina (BSP:CLSC4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$137.64 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$105.96. GuruFocus considers Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CLSC4:

  • FCF Margin %: 7.25% (280% above median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: R$105.96 vs. price of R$137.64 (29.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 184.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#242 of 498)

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Centrais Eletricas denta Catarina Business Description

Other Exchanges CLSC3:Brazil
Address Avenida Itamarati, 160, Itacorubi neighborhood, Florianopolis, SC, BRA
Centrais Eletricas de Santa Catarina SA is a Brazil-based company. It is engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy. Its segments are Celesc D, and Celesc G. The company, through its subsidiaries, is also engaged in the operation, maintenance, expansion and sale related to its generating complex, formed by hydroelectric power plants established in partnership with private investors.
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