What is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Net Margin %?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPARBSP:SAPR4 -3.76%92 Net Margin % is 18.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 22.01. GuruFocus rates BSP:SAPR4 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R$10.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks better than 78.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SAPR4'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.66 Med: 22.01 Max: 28.86
Current: 16.66
BSP:SAPR4's Net Margin % is ranked better than 78.84% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs BSP:SAPR4: 16.66
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Net Margin % Related Terms
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Net Margin % 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.
BSP:SAPR4 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Net Margin % 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) has a Net Margin % of 18.12% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 22.01. Over the past decade, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Net Margin % has ranged from 16.66 to 28.86. According to the industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #106 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Net Margin % too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Net Margin % of 18.12% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.66 to a high of 28.86. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 18.12% is 105.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #106 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Net Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #106 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 18.12% is 105.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's own Net Margin % has ranged from 16.66 to 28.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.01 vs. the industry median of 8.80, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Net Margin % of 18.12% is 105.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Net Margin % is 18.12%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 22.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$10.67, compared to a current price of R$7.17 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 18.12%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 22.01 and 105.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4), the current Net Margin % is 18.12% 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$7.17 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$10.67.
GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR4:
Net Margin %: 18.12% (18% below median its 10-year median of 22.01)
GF Value™: R$10.67 vs. price of R$7.17 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 105.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#106 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SAPR4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Business Description
CIA Saneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR provides treated water supply sewage collection & treatment, and Solid waste management services. The company provides sanitation services to cities, smaller areas, and municipalities. The firm operates in two business segments: Water treatment & distribution and Sanitary Sewage collection & treatment. It has a network for the withdrawal & distribution of drinking water, sewage collection, and the discharge of treated sewage. The firm operates landfills in Apucarana, Cornello, Procopio, and Cianorte for solid waste management. The majority of revenue get derived from the Water distribution and treatment segment.
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