CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) GF Value Rank: 9 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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BSP:MSPA3 CIA Melhoramentos de Sao Paulo BSP:MSPA3
51 GF Score
Price R$40.30
GF Value R$45.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo GF Value Rank?

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo BSP:MSPA3 51 GF Value Rank is 9 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:MSPA3 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of R$45.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo has the GF Value Rank of 9.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

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BSP:MSPA3 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 Melhoramentos deo Paulo GF Value Rank vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 9 mean?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) has a GF Value Rank of 9 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's GF Value Rank too high?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's current GF Value Rank of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's GF Value Rank compare to SSD and UFPI?
CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's GF Value Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Forest Products company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo and its competitors. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 50% above 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 Melhoramentos deo Paulo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$45.74, compared to a current price of R$40.30 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3), the current GF Value Rank is 9 as of Jul. 20, 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 Melhoramentos deo Paulo (BSP:MSPA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$40.30 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$45.74. GuruFocus considers CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:MSPA3:

  • GF Value Rank: 9 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: R$45.74 vs. price of R$40.30 (11.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MSPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CIA Melhoramentos deo Paulo Business Description

Address Rua Tito 479, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05051000
CIA Melhoramentos de Sao Paulo primarily engages in publishing business in Brazil. It offers paperback and digital books primarily for children, teenagers, and schools; cooking books; and customized books for companies. The company also engages in developing and maintaining forests; conducting reforestation activities of pines and eucalyptus; and urban, industrial, or infrastructure projects of real estate development. In addition, it is involved in the production of fibers, such as thermo ground wood, Bleached Thermo Ground Wood and Neolux Fibers, used as raw material for the production of paperboard, tissue and special papers.
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