SBS (Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo) FCF Margin %: -43.10% (As of Mar. 2026)


SBS Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo SBS
84 GF Score
Price $5.53
GF Value $4.88
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo FCF Margin %?

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo SBS +0.91% 84 FCF Margin % is -43.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks worse than 88.98% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-821 Mil. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,905 Mil. Therefore, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -43.10%.

As of today, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current FCF Yield % is -8.89%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SBS' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.46   Med: 18.74   Max: 27.73
Current: -23.46


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo was 27.73%. The lowest was -23.46%. And the median was 18.74%.

SBS's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
88.98% of 499 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 2.36 vs SBS: -23.46


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo FCF Margin % Related Terms


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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.

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo FCF Margin % Chart

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo 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 -5.33 -12.81 -6.47 -28.13 -43.10

SBS vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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.


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo FCF Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo FCF Margin % Calculation

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

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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 )
=-985.992/6982.065
=-14.12 %

Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo'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 )
=-821.297/1905.469
=-43.10 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -43.10% mean?
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) has a FCF Margin % of -43.10% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #444 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's FCF Margin % too high?
Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current FCF Margin % is -43.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #444 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's FCF Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo ranks #444 out of 499 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.36. 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 2.36, based on 499 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. 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's current FCF Margin % is -43.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.88, compared to a current price of $5.53 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -43.10%. Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS), the current FCF Margin % is -43.10% 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 Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo (SBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.53 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.88. GuruFocus considers Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SBS:

  • FCF Margin %: -43.10%
  • GF Value™: $4.88 vs. price of $5.53 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Companhia Deneamento Basico Do Estado Deo Paulo Business Description

Address Rua Costa Carvalho, 300, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05429-900
Companhia De Saneamento Basico Do Estado De Sao Paulo is engaged in the provision of basic and environmental sanitation services in Sao Paulo State, and supplies treated water and sewage services on a wholesale basis. SABESP may perform activities in other states and countries and can operate in drainage, urban cleaning, solid waste handling, and energy markets. The company determined that it has a single operating segment, which is the provision of sanitation services.
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