The historical rank and industry rank for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SAPR4'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.9 Max: 2.18
Current: 1.01
During the past 13 years, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's highest PB Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.90.
BSP:SAPR4's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.93% of 502
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs BSP:SAPR4: 1.01
During the past 12 months, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR was 14.40% per year. The lowest was 5.90% per year. And the median was 10.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR PB Ratio Related Terms
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR PB Ratio 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's PB Ratio falls into.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) has a PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #166 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's PB Ratio too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current PB Ratio of 0.85 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 2.18. The Utilities - Regulated industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 0.85 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #166 out of 502 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #166 out of 502 companies for PB Ratio. This puts CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.43. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 0.85 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.43, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.43, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current PB Ratio of 0.85 is 40.6% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current PB Ratio is 0.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 PB Ratio is 0.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 40.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.43. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4), the current PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jun. 25, 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:
PB Ratio: 0.85 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: R$10.67 vs. price of R$7.17 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#166 of 502)
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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