Rio Paranapanema EnergiaBSP:GEPA4 48 Interest Coverage is 4.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 3.84. GuruFocus rates BSP:GEPA4 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$2.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks worse than 74.67% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Rio Paranapanema Energia's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$221.00 Mil. Rio Paranapanema Energia's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-45.47 Mil.
Rio Paranapanema Energia's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.86.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
(1) Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rio Paranapanema Energia's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:GEPA4'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05 Med: 3.84 Max: No Debt
Current: 2.25
BSP:GEPA4's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 74.67% of 450
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs BSP:GEPA4: 2.25
Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA4) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Rio Paranapanema Energia Interest Coverage Related Terms
Rio Paranapanema Energia Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
BSP:GEPA4 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rio Paranapanema Energia's Interest Coverage falls into.
Rio Paranapanema Energia Interest Coverage Calculation
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA4) has a Interest Coverage of 4.86 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Rio Paranapanema Energia and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 3.84. Over the past decade, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.05 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #336 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Rio Paranapanema Energia's Interest Coverage too high?
Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Interest Coverage of 4.86 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 10,000.00. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Rio Paranapanema Energia's value of 4.86 is 27.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #336 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rio Paranapanema Energia has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rio Paranapanema Energia's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #336 out of 450 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Rio Paranapanema Energia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Rio Paranapanema Energia's value of 4.86 is 27.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Rio Paranapanema Energia's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 2.05 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.84 vs. the industry median of 3.80, 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 Interest Coverage for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.80, based on 450 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Interest Coverage of 4.86 is 27.9% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Rio Paranapanema Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Interest Coverage is 4.86, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 3.84. 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$2.20, compared to a current price of R$38.95 — trading 1670.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 4.86, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.84 and 27.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.80. Rio Paranapanema Energia's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA4), the current Interest Coverage is 4.86 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 1670.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.20.
GuruFocus considers Rio Paranapanema Energia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:GEPA4:
Interest Coverage: 4.86 (27% above median its 10-year median of 3.84)
GF Value™: R$2.20 vs. price of R$38.95 (1670.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#336 of 450)
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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