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CPFL EnergiaBSP:CPFE3 +0.77%76 OCF Yield % is 12.13 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 16.46. GuruFocus rates BSP:CPFE3 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$38.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Utilities - Regulated companies, CPFL Energia ranks better than 50.3% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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CPFL Energia OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CPFL Energia's OCF Yield % 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CPFL Energia's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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.
CPFL Energia OCF Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CPFL Energia's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPFL Energia's OCF Yield % 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.
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) has a OCF Yield % of 12.13 as of Jul. 15, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 16.46. Over the past decade, CPFL Energia's OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.61 to 28.80. According to the industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #252 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is CPFL Energia's OCF Yield % too high?
CPFL Energia's current OCF Yield % of 12.13 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 16.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 28.80. The Utilities - Regulated industry median OCF Yield % is 11.84. CPFL Energia's value of 12.13 is 2.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #252 out of 507 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CPFL Energia has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPFL Energia's OCF Yield % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #252 out of 507 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts CPFL Energia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.84. CPFL Energia's value of 12.13 is 2.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CPFL Energia's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 1.61 to 28.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.46 vs. the industry median of 11.84, CPFL Energia 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 OCF Yield % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median OCF Yield % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 11.84, based on 507 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CPFL Energia's current OCF Yield % of 12.13 is 2.4% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on CPFL Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPFL Energia's current OCF Yield % is 12.13, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 16.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPFL Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$38.15, compared to a current price of R$47.20 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 12.13, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 16.46 and 2.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 11.84. CPFL Energia's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3), the current OCF Yield % is 12.13 as of Jul. 15, 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 CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$47.20 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$38.15.
GuruFocus considers CPFL Energia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CPFE3:
OCF Yield %: 12.13 (26% below median its 10-year median of 16.46)
GF Value™: R$38.15 vs. price of R$47.20 (23.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#252 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CPFE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPFL Energia SA operates as a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in distribution, generation, transmission and commercialization activities of electric energy in Brazil. It also provides energy-related services through its solutions division, including energy management and trading, energy efficiency services, distributed generation, energy infrastructure development, and consulting services. The company's operating segments are (i) electric energy distribution activities, (ii) electric energy generation, (iii) electric energy transmission, (iv) energy commercialization, (v) service activities, and (vi) other activities not listed in the previous items. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the electric energy distribution segment.
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