CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) Liabilities-to-Assets : 0.44 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:MSPA3 CIA Melhoramentos de Sao Paulo BSP:MSPA3
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Price R$37.40
GF Value R$45.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Liabilities-to-Assets?

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo BSP:MSPA3 51 Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:MSPA3 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of R$45.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$632.5 Mil. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,430.8 Mil. Therefore, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.


CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo  (BSP:MSPA3) Liabilities-to-Assets Explanation

Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.


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CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Melhoramentos deo Paulo Liabilities-to-Assets Chart

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Liabilities-to-Assets
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CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:MSPA3 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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.


CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Liabilities-to-Assets vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.


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CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Liabilities-to-Assets Calculation

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Liabilities-to-Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=620.32/1432.278
=0.43

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Liabilities-to-Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Liabilities/Total Assets
=632.468/1430.797
=0.44

* 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 Liabilities-to-Assets →
What does a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.44 mean?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo and its competitors.
Is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44. Overall, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets compare to SSD and UFPI?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.44 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Liabilities-to-Assets for a Forest Products company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo and its competitors. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$45.59, compared to a current price of R$37.40 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.44 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 Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$37.40 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$45.59. GuruFocus considers CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MSPA3:

  • Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.44
  • GF Value™: R$45.59 vs. price of R$37.40 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MSPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Business Description

Other Exchanges MSPA4:Brazil
Address Rua Tito 479, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05051000
CIA Melhoramentos de Sao Paulo primarily engages in publishing business in Brazil. It offers paperback and digital books primarily for children, teenagers, and schools; cooking books; and customized books for companies. The company also engages in developing and maintaining forests; conducting reforestation activities of pines and eucalyptus; and urban, industrial, or infrastructure projects of real estate development. In addition, it is involved in the production of fibers, such as thermo ground wood, Bleached Thermo Ground Wood and Neolux Fibers, used as raw material for the production of paperboard, tissue and special papers.
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