In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
The historical rank and industry rank for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CPLE3's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: 3.985 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Net Current Asset Value 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.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Net Current Asset Value Chart
BSP:CPLE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of R$-8.75 mean?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) has a Net Current Asset Value of R$-8.75 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #999999 out of 90 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Net Current Asset Value is R$-8.75. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #999999 out of 90 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Net Current Asset Value compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #999999 out of 90 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.99. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.99, based on 90 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Net Current Asset Value is R$-8.75. 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$10.80, compared to a current price of R$15.06 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is R$-8.75. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3), the current Net Current Asset Value is R$-8.75 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$15.06 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$10.80.
GuruFocus considers Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CPLE3:
Net Current Asset Value: R$-8.75
GF Value™: R$10.80 vs. price of R$15.06 (39.4% above fair value)
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
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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