Rio Paranapanema EnergiaBSP:GEPA4 44 Gross Margin % is 71.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 57.33. GuruFocus rates BSP:GEPA4 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks better than 93.48% on this metric.
BSP:GEPA4's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.48% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs BSP:GEPA4: 75.55
Rio Paranapanema Energia had a gross margin of 71.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA4) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Rio Paranapanema Energia had a gross margin of 71.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Rio Paranapanema Energia Gross Margin % Related Terms
Rio Paranapanema Energia Gross Margin % 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.
BSP:GEPA4 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Rio Paranapanema Energia Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rio Paranapanema Energia's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA4) has a Gross Margin % of 71.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rio Paranapanema Energia and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 57.33. Over the past decade, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.51 to 111.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #32 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Rio Paranapanema Energia's Gross Margin % too high?
Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Gross Margin % of 71.13% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 57.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.51 to a high of 111.83. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Rio Paranapanema Energia's value of 71.13% is 129.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #32 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rio Paranapanema Energia has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rio Paranapanema Energia's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #32 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Rio Paranapanema Energia in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Rio Paranapanema Energia's value of 71.13% is 129.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Rio Paranapanema Energia's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.51 to 111.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.33 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Rio Paranapanema 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 Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Gross Margin % of 71.13% is 129.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rio Paranapanema Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Gross Margin % is 71.13%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 57.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rio Paranapanema Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.15, compared to a current price of R$38.95 — trading 1711.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.13%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 57.33 and 129.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Rio Paranapanema Energia's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA4), the current Gross Margin % is 71.13% 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 Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rio Paranapanema Energia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$38.95 is trading 1711.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.15.
GuruFocus considers Rio Paranapanema Energia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:GEPA4:
Gross Margin %: 71.13% (24% above median its 10-year median of 57.33)
GF Value™: R$2.15 vs. price of R$38.95 (1711.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 129.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#32 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:GEPA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rio Paranapanema Energia SA is involved in the energy sector. The company is engaged in the generation and commercialization of electric energy for industrial, residential and commercial consumption, among others. In addition to generating, the company also markets electricity in the Free and Regulated (ACL) and Free Contracting Environments. It also provides for online energy monitoring using real-time technology.
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