CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Interest Expense: R$-2,684 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:CPFE3 CPFL Energia SA BSP:CPFE3
76 GF Score
Price R$46.83
GF Value R$38.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CPFL Energia Interest Expense?

CPFL Energia BSP:CPFE3 -0.78% 76 Interest Expense is R$-2,684 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. CPFL Energia's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -751 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-2,684 Mil.

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. CPFL Energia's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 3,303 Mil. CPFL Energia's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -751 Mil. CPFL Energia's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.40. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

CPFL Energia  (BSP:CPFE3) Interest Expense Explanation

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. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

CPFL Energia's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-751 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$3,303 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$30,088 Mil.

CPFL Energia's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3303.455/-750.733
=4.40

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

CPFL Energia Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPFL Energia's Interest Expense 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.

CPFL Energia Interest Expense Chart

CPFL Energia Annual Data
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CPFL Energia Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-2,684 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of R$-2,684 Mil mean?
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) has a Interest Expense of R$-2,684 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors.
Is CPFL Energia's Interest Expense too high?
CPFL Energia's current Interest Expense is R$-2,684 Mil. Overall, CPFL Energia has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPFL Energia's Interest Expense compare to NEE and SO?
CPFL Energia's Interest Expense of R$-2,684 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 Interest Expense for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. CPFL Energia's current Interest Expense is R$-2,684 Mil. 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$46.83 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-2,684 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3), the current Interest Expense is R$-2,684 Mil 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 CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$46.83 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$38.15. GuruFocus considers CPFL Energia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CPFE3:

  • Interest Expense: R$-2,684 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$38.15 vs. price of R$46.83 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Rua Jorge Figueiredo Correa, No. 1632, Jardim Professora Tarcilia, Campinas, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 13087-397
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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