Cia Paranaense De Energia CopelBSP:CPLE3 -1.25%54 Operating Margin % is 20.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 14.83. 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 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks better than 57.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CPLE3'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.87 Med: 14.83 Max: 26.25
Current: 17.39
BSP:CPLE3's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 57.52% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.92
vs BSP:CPLE3: 17.39
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Operating 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.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Operating Margin % Chart
BSP:CPLE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Operating Margin % falls into.
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 (BSP:CPLE3) has a Operating Margin % of 20.30% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 14.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #212 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Operating Margin % too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Operating Margin % of 20.30% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 14.83. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.92. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's value of 20.30% is 36.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #212 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Operating Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ranks #212 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.92. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's value of 20.30% is 36.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.83 vs. the industry median of 14.92, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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 Operating Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.92, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Operating Margin % of 20.30% is 36.1% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's current Operating Margin % is 20.30%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 14.83. 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 Operating Margin % is 20.30%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 14.83 and 36.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.92. 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 Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (BSP:CPLE3), the current Operating Margin % is 20.30% 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$15.02 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:
Operating Margin %: 20.30% (37% above median its 10-year median of 14.83)
GF Value™: R$10.81 vs. price of R$15.02 (38.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#212 of 499)
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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