Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Jun. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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BSP:EMAE4 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia SA BSP:EMAE4
63 GF Score
Price R$34.97
GF Value R$35.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia Financial Strength?

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia BSP:EMAE4 -2.86% 63 Financial Strength is 6 as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:EMAE4 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of R$35.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 984.47. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.01. As of today, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Altman Z-Score is 0.81.


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia  (BSP:EMAE4) 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.

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia Financial Strength Related Terms


BSP:EMAE4 vs SRE: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia'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.


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Financial Strength falls into.


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Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia 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:

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$-0.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$14.8 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$0.8 Mil.

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia'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*14.767/-0.015
=984.47

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

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

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia'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
=(6.375 + 0.769) / 503.788
=0.01

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.

Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia has a Z-score of 0.81, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.81 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 6 mean?
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Financial Strength too high?
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's current Financial Strength of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Financial Strength compare to SRE?
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia and its competitors. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's current Financial Strength is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$35.03, compared to a current price of R$34.97 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4), the current Financial Strength is 6 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 Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia (BSP:EMAE4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$34.97 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$35.03. GuruFocus considers Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:EMAE4:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: R$35.03 vs. price of R$34.97 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:EMAE4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia Business Description

Address Avenida Jornalista Roberto Marinho, No. 85, 16th Floor 17 andares, Bairro de Cidade Moncoes, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04576-010
Empresa Metropolitana de Aguas & Energia SA is engaged in electricity generation. The company manages a complex hydraulic system that includes dykes, dams, and reservoirs, with notable ones being Billings and Guarapiranga, located in the southern zone of Sao Paulo city, as well as the Sao Paulo and Pedreira pumping stations and the Pinheiros River canal. The company's activities include electricity supply, the construction of energy generation assets, and the provision of operation and maintenance services for power plants and related structures, serving both private companies and public sector entities.
63GF Score

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