ELPC (Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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ELPC Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ELPC
42 GF Score
Price $10.60
GF Value $9.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Financial Strength?

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel ELPC -0.66% 42 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ELPC with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 54.67. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.85. As of today, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Altman Z-Score is 1.59.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel  (NYSE:ELPC) 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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Financial Strength Related Terms


ELPC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Financial Strength vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Financial Strength falls into.


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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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:

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $279 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,159 Mil.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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*279.261/-5.108
=54.67

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

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

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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
=(441.254 + 4158.514) / 5400.412
=0.85

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.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a Z-score of 1.59, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.59 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 5 mean?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (ELPC) 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00.
Is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Financial Strength too high?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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 5.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Financial Strength compare to NEE and SO?
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. Historically, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 6.00 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel and its competitors. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel'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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (ELPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.12, compared to a current price of $10.60 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (ELPC), 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 Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (ELPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.60 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.12. GuruFocus considers Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ELPC:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $9.12 vs. price of $10.60 (16.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Business Description

Other Exchanges ELP0:GermanyCPLE3:Brazil
Address Rua Jose Izidoro Biazetto, 158, Bloco A, Mossungue, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 81200-240
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel is engaged in the areas of generation, transmission, commercialization and distribution of energy. It operates a comprehensive and effective electrical system with its own generating plants, transmission lines, substations, electrical lines and grids of the distribution system. The company's reportable segments include Power generation and transmission, Power distribution, GAS, Power Sale, Services, and Holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Power distribution segment under which it provides public electricity distribution services, being responsible for the operation and maintenance of the distribution infrastructure, as well as providing related services.
42GF Score

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