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CPFL EnergiaBSP:CPFE3 +0.77%76 FCF Yield % is 11.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 12.92. GuruFocus rates BSP:CPFE3 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$38.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 506 Utilities - Regulated companies, CPFL Energia ranks better than 79.84% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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CPFL Energia FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPFL Energia's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CPFL Energia's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
CPFL Energia FCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CPFL Energia's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPFL Energia's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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.
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) has a FCF Yield % of 11.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 12.92. According to the industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #102 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is CPFL Energia's FCF Yield % too high?
CPFL Energia's current FCF Yield % of 11.44 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 12.92. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Yield % is 1.75. CPFL Energia's value of 11.44 is 553.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #102 out of 506 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CPFL Energia has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPFL Energia's FCF Yield % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #102 out of 506 companies for FCF Yield %. This places CPFL Energia in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.75. CPFL Energia's value of 11.44 is 553.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.92 vs. the industry median of 1.75, CPFL Energia 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 Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.75, based on 506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CPFL Energia's current FCF Yield % of 11.44 is 553.7% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPFL Energia's current FCF Yield % is 11.44, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 12.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPFL Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$38.15, compared to a current price of R$47.20 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 11.44, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 12.92 and 553.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.75. CPFL Energia's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3), the current FCF Yield % is 11.44 as of Jul. 15, 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 CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$47.20 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$38.15.
GuruFocus considers CPFL Energia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CPFE3:
FCF Yield %: 11.44 (11% below median its 10-year median of 12.92)
GF Value™: R$38.15 vs. price of R$47.20 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 553.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#102 of 506)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CPFE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPFL Energia SA operates as a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in distribution, generation, transmission and commercialization activities of electric energy in Brazil. It also provides energy-related services through its solutions division, including energy management and trading, energy efficiency services, distributed generation, energy infrastructure development, and consulting services. The company's operating segments are (i) electric energy distribution activities, (ii) electric energy generation, (iii) electric energy transmission, (iv) energy commercialization, (v) service activities, and (vi) other activities not listed in the previous items. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the electric energy distribution segment.
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