Light (BSP:LIGT3) Short-Term Debt: R$1,222 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:LIGT3 Light SA BSP:LIGT3
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Price R$3.26
GF Value R$4.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Light Short-Term Debt?

Light BSP:LIGT3 -2.40% 60 Short-Term Debt is R$1,222 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:LIGT3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Light's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,222 Mil.

Light's quarterly Short-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 (R$1,224 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R$1,205 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (R$1,205 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R$1,222 Mil).

Light's annual Short-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (R$10,645 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R$704 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (R$704 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R$1,205 Mil).

Light Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Light Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Light Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Light Short-Term Debt Chart

Light Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
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Light Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of R$1,222 Mil mean?
Light (BSP:LIGT3) has a Short-Term Debt of R$1,222 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Light's Short-Term Debt too high?
Light's current Short-Term Debt is R$1,222 Mil. Overall, Light has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Light's Short-Term Debt compare to competitors?
Light's Short-Term Debt of R$1,222 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Light's current Short-Term Debt is R$1,222 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light (BSP:LIGT3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.68, compared to a current price of R$3.26 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is R$1,222 Mil. Light's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Light (BSP:LIGT3), the current Short-Term Debt is R$1,222 Mil as of Mar. 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 Light (BSP:LIGT3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.26 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.68. GuruFocus considers Light to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:LIGT3:

  • Short-Term Debt: R$1,222 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$4.68 vs. price of R$3.26 (30.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LIGT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Light Business Description

Other Exchanges LGSXY:USA
Address Rua Marechal Floriano, No. 168, block 1-2nd floor, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20080-002
Light SA is a Brazilian private-public utility of which the state-owned power company, CEMIG, wields a controlling stake. The company generates, distributes, and trades energy. To do this, the company owns and operates a portfolio of hydroelectric power plants that serve the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Light derives maximum of its revenue from the supplying of energy, with network usage and the construction of assets also bringing in substantial amounts of revenue. The vast majority of the company's customers are residential consumers. The company operates in three segments namely: Distribution, Generation and Trading, out of which maximum revenue is generated from Distribution segment.
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