Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA3) Dividend Payout Ratio: 4.02 (As of Mar. 2026) — 287% Above Median

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Rio Paranapanema Energia SA BSP:GEPA3

48 GF Score

Price R$32.90

GF Value R$1.92

Valuation Significantly Overvalued

4 Warning Signs

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What is Rio Paranapanema Energia Dividend Payout Ratio?

Rio Paranapanema Energia BSP:GEPA3 48 Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is 287% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates BSP:GEPA3 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$1.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 375 Utilities - Regulated companies, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks worse than 99.73% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.02.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Rio Paranapanema Energia SA is 32.94, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:GEPA3' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 1.04 Max: 32.94
Current: 32.94

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Rio Paranapanema Energia was 32.94. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.04.

BSP:GEPA3's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
99.73% of 375 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.54 vs BSP:GEPA3: 32.94

As of today (2026-07-14), the Dividend Yield % of Rio Paranapanema Energia is 19.46%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Rio Paranapanema Energia was 22.60%. The lowest was 1.37%. And the median was 9.86%.

Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$4.89.

During the past 12 months, Rio Paranapanema Energia's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Rio Paranapanema Energia was 37.30% per year. The lowest was -30.30% per year. And the median was -1.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA3) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Rio Paranapanema Energia Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Rio Paranapanema Energia Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Rio Paranapanema Energia Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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BSP:GEPA3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Rio Paranapanema Energia Dividend Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Rio Paranapanema Energia Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.271	/	0
	=	N/A

Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	4.889	/	1.215
	=	4.02

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.02 mean?

Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA3) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.02 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Rio Paranapanema Energia and its competitors. This is 287% above median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 32.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #374 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.

Is Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.02 is 287% above median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 32.94. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Rio Paranapanema Energia's value of 4.02 is 644.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #374 out of 375 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rio Paranapanema Energia has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Rio Paranapanema Energia's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEE and SO?

According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Rio Paranapanema Energia ranks #374 out of 375 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Rio Paranapanema Energia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54. Rio Paranapanema Energia's value of 4.02 is 644.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Rio Paranapanema Energia's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 32.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.54, Rio Paranapanema 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.54, based on 375 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 4.02 is 644.4% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Rio Paranapanema Energia and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rio Paranapanema Energia's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.02, which is 287% above median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Rio Paranapanema Energia stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.92, compared to a current price of R$32.90 — trading 1613.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.02, which is 287% above median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 644.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.54. Rio Paranapanema Energia's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA3), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 4.02 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 Rio Paranapanema Energia (BSP:GEPA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rio Paranapanema Energia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$32.90 is trading 1613.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.92. GuruFocus considers Rio Paranapanema Energia to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:GEPA3:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 4.02 (287% above median its 10-year median of 1.04)
GF Value™: R$1.92 vs. price of R$32.90 (1613.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 644.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#374 of 375)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:GEPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Rio Paranapanema Energia Business Description

Industry Utilities Utilities - Regulated

Comparable Companies BSP:COCE3 BSP:CBEE3 BSP:CEBR3 BSP:EQMA3B BSP:CLSC3 BSP:GPAR3 BSP:CEED3 BSP:AFLT3 BSP:ENMT3 BSP:CEEB3 NEE SO DUK LSE:NG.AEP D ETR XEL EXC XMAD:ELE

Other Exchanges GEPA4:Brazil

Address Funchal Street 418, 29th Floor, E-tower, Vila Olimpia, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04551-060

Website https://www.paranapanemaenergia.com.br

Rio Paranapanema Energia SA is involved in the energy sector. The company is engaged in the generation and commercialization of electric energy for industrial, residential and commercial consumption, among others. In addition to generating, the company also markets electricity in the Free and Regulated (ACL) and Free Contracting Environments. It also provides for online energy monitoring using real-time technology.

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