Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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BSP:CSMG3 Compania de Saneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG BSP:CSMG3
81 GF Score
Price R$54.73
GF Value R$25.77
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG Financial Strength?

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG BSP:CSMG3 -0.85% 81 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:CSMG3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.37. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.03. As of today, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Altman Z-Score is 1.82.


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG  (BSP:CSMG3) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG Financial Strength Related Terms


BSP:CSMG3 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Financial Strength falls into.


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81GF Score
Compania de Saneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG BSP:CSMG3
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Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$-199 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$471 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$8,538 Mil.

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*471.362/-199.083
=2.37

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(833.079 + 8537.858) / 9085.608
=1.03

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG has a Z-score of 1.82, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.82 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Financial Strength too high?
Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Financial Strength compare to AWK and WTRG?
Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG and its competitors. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.77, compared to a current price of R$54.73 — trading 112.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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 Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG (BSP:CSMG3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$54.73 is trading 112.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.77. GuruFocus considers Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CSMG3:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: R$25.77 vs. price of R$54.73 (112.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSMG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Compania deneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG Business Description

Address Rua Mar de Espanha 525, Santo Antonio, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 30330900
Compania de Saneamento de Minas Gerais - COPASA MG provides water supply, sewage, and solid waste services. The company operates out of subsidiaries COPASA Servicos de Irrigacao S.A., COPASA Aguas Minerais de Minas S.A, and COPANOR. COPASA Servicos de Irrigacao S.A. manages, performs, and sells irrigation system services. COPASA Aguas Minerais de Minas S.A. produces, bottles, distributes, and sells mineral water. COPANOR provides water supply and sewage treatment services across the North and Northeast regions of the State of Minas Gerais. A majority of revenue is derived from water services while the rest is derived from sewage services. The company operates out of Brazil, where an amount of revenue is generated.
81GF Score

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