Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) FCF Yield %: 5.32 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 56% Below Median


BSP:CPLE3 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel BSP:CPLE3
54 GF Score
Price R$15.02
GF Value R$10.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel FCF Yield %?

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel BSP:CPLE3 -1.25% 54 FCF Yield % is 5.32 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 12.14. GuruFocus rates BSP:CPLE3 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R$10.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks better than 64.1% 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.

As of today, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is R$2,372 Mil, and Market Cap is R$44,603 Mil. Therefore, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Yield % for today is 5.32%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:CPLE3' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.23   Med: 12.14   Max: 25.38
Current: 5.32


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel was 25.38%. The lowest was -18.23%. And the median was 12.14%.

BSP:CPLE3's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
64.1% of 507 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs BSP:CPLE3: 5.32

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.35%.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel FCF Yield % Explanation

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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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Yield % 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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel FCF Yield % Chart

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 13.95 8.05 -4.56 16.11 4.53

BSP:CPLE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel FCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=2822.558 / 38848.5156
=7.27%

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=519.531 * 4 / 45828.44241
=4.53%

* 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 Yield % of 5.32 mean?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) has a FCF Yield % of 5.32 as of Jul. 01, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 12.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #182 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Yield % too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current FCF Yield % of 5.32 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 12.14. The Utilities - Regulated industry median FCF Yield % is 1.61. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's value of 5.32 is 230.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #182 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's FCF Yield % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #182 out of 507 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.61. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's value of 5.32 is 230.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.14 vs. the industry median of 1.61, 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 FCF Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median FCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.61, based on 507 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. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current FCF Yield % of 5.32 is 230.4% 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current FCF Yield % is 5.32, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 12.14. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$10.81, compared to a current price of R$15.02 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.32, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 12.14 and 230.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.61. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3), the current FCF Yield % is 5.32 as of Jul. 01, 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 (BSP:CPLE3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$15.02 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$10.81. GuruFocus considers Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CPLE3:

  • FCF Yield %: 5.32 (56% below median its 10-year median of 12.14)
  • GF Value™: R$10.81 vs. price of R$15.02 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 230.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#182 of 507)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CPLE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Business Description

Other Exchanges ELPC:USAELP0:Germany
Address Rua Jose Izidoro Biazetto, 158, Bloco A, Mossungue, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 81200-240
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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