Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) Interest Expense: R$-1,041 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:CPLE3 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel BSP:CPLE3
54 GF Score
Price R$15.00
GF Value R$10.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Interest Expense?

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel BSP:CPLE3 -0.13% 54 Interest Expense is R$-1,041 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -823 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-1,041 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. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 1,435 Mil. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -823 Mil. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.74. 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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel  (BSP:CPLE3) 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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-823 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,435 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$21,409 Mil.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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*1435.017/-822.509
=1.74

* 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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Interest Expense Chart

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Annual Data
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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Quarterly Data
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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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$-1,041 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$-1,041 Mil mean?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) has a Interest Expense of R$-1,041 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Interest Expense too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Interest Expense is R$-1,041 Mil. Overall, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Interest Expense compare to NEE and SO?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Interest Expense of R$-1,041 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Interest Expense is R$-1,041 Mil. 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$15.00 — trading 38.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-1,041 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3), the current Interest Expense is R$-1,041 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 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$15.00 is trading 38.8% 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:

  • Interest Expense: R$-1,041 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$10.81 vs. price of R$15.00 (38.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

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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