CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPARBSP:SAPR4 +0.69%91 Pretax Margin % is 30.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 29.43. GuruFocus rates BSP:SAPR4 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R$11.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Utilities - Regulated companies, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks better than 81.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:SAPR4'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.71 Med: 29.43 Max: 32.17
Current: 23.85
BSP:SAPR4's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 81.91% of 503
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 12.07
vs BSP:SAPR4: 23.85
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Pretax 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.
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Pretax Margin % Chart
BSP:SAPR4 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 30.75% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.43. Over the past decade, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.71 to 32.17. According to the industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #91 out of 503 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Pretax Margin % too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Pretax Margin % of 30.75% is near median its 10-year median of 29.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.71 to a high of 32.17. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 30.75% is 154.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #91 out of 503 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 91/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Pretax Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR ranks #91 out of 503 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 12.07. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's value of 30.75% is 154.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.71 to 32.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.43 vs. the industry median of 12.07, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 12.07, based on 503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Pretax Margin % of 30.75% is 154.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 12.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Pretax Margin % is 30.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.43. 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$11.13, compared to a current price of R$7.25 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.43 and 154.8% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 12.07. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR4), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.75% 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$7.25 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$11.13.
GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR4:
Pretax Margin %: 30.75% (near median its 10-year median of 29.43)
GF Value™: R$11.13 vs. price of R$7.25 (34.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 154.8% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#91 of 503)
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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