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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) Gross Profit 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
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR had a gross margin of 56.36% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Gross Profit Related Terms
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Gross Profit 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:SAPR3 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Gross Profit vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$4,338 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) has a Gross Profit of R$4,338 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Gross Profit too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Gross Profit is R$4,338 Mil. Overall, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Gross Profit compare to AWK and WTRG?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Gross Profit of R$4,338 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Gross Profit is R$4,338 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.21, compared to a current price of R$6.80 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is R$4,338 Mil. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3), the current Gross Profit is R$4,338 Mil as of Jun. 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$6.80 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.21.
GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR3:
Gross Profit: R$4,338 Mil
GF Value™: R$14.21 vs. price of R$6.80 (52.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SAPR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIA Saneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR provides treated water supply sewage collection & treatment, and Solid waste management services. The company provides sanitation services to cities, smaller areas, and municipalities. The firm operates in two business segments: Water treatment & distribution and Sanitary Sewage collection & treatment. It has a network for the withdrawal & distribution of drinking water, sewage collection, and the discharge of treated sewage. The firm operates landfills in Apucarana, Cornello, Procopio, and Cianorte for solid waste management. The majority of revenue get derived from the Water distribution and treatment segment.
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