Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


BSP:CPLE3 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel BSP:CPLE3
54 GF Score
Price R$15.02
GF Value R$10.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Moat Score?

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel BSP:CPLE3 -1.25% 54 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 01, 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. Among 546 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks better than 99.08% on this metric.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has Wide Moat: Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a wide moat due to its regulated utility operations, significant regulatory barriers, and established distribution network, providing durable competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel  (BSP:CPLE3) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Moat Score Related Terms

BSP:CPLE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Paranaense De Energia Copel Moat Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #5 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.90000000000001%.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Moat Score too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #5 out of 546 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #5 out of 546 companies for Moat Score. This places Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Moat Score is 7. 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$15.02 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 01, 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$15.02 is trading 38.9% 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:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: R$10.81 vs. price of R$15.02 (38.9% 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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