CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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BSP:SAPR3 CIA Saneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR BSP:SAPR3
88 GF Score
Price R$7.41
GF Value R$7.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Financial Strength?

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR BSP:SAPR3 +0.54% 88 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:SAPR3 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R$7.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.19. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.95. As of today, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Altman Z-Score is 1.07.


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR  (BSP:SAPR3) 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.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Financial Strength Related Terms


BSP:SAPR3 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR'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.


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Financial Strength falls into.


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CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR 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:

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$-150 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$330 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$6,003 Mil.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR'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*329.569/-150.274
=2.19

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

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

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR'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
=(1247.013 + 6003.015) / 7604.64
=0.95

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.

CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a Z-score of 1.07, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.07 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 4 mean?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Financial Strength too high?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Financial Strength of 4 is 33% 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, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Financial Strength compare to AWK and WTRG?
CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR'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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR and its competitors. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.29, compared to a current price of R$7.41 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR (BSP:SAPR3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$7.41 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.29. GuruFocus considers CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SAPR3:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: R$7.29 vs. price of R$7.41 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SAPR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CIAneamento Do Parana-SANEPAR Business Description

Other Exchanges SAPR11:BrazilSAPR4:Brazil
Address Rua Engenheiros Reboucas 1376, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 80215-900
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.
88GF Score

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