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CPFL EnergiaBSP:CPFE3 +2.38%77 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:CPFE3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$39.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Utilities - Regulated companies, CPFL Energia ranks worse than 432900% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. CPFL Energia's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CPFL Energia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, CPFL Energia's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 51.50%. The lowest was -4.20%. And the median was 0.00%.
BSP:CPFE3's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Industry Median: -1.6 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
CPFL Energia 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
BSP:CPFE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CPFL Energia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
CPFL Energia 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CPFL Energia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CPFL Energia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
CPFL Energia 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for CPFL Energia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #999999 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is CPFL Energia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
CPFL Energia's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #999999 out of 231 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CPFL Energia has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPFL Energia's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CPFL Energia ranks #999999 out of 231 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places CPFL Energia in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for CPFL Energia and its competitors. CPFL Energia's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPFL Energia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$39.01, compared to a current price of R$46.08 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. CPFL Energia's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 CPFL Energia (BSP:CPFE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPFL Energia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$46.08 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$39.01.
GuruFocus considers CPFL Energia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CPFE3:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: R$39.01 vs. price of R$46.08 (18.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CPFE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CPFL Energia SA operates as a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in distribution, generation, transmission and commercialization activities of electric energy in Brazil. It also provides energy-related services through its solutions division, including energy management and trading, energy efficiency services, distributed generation, energy infrastructure development, and consulting services. The company's operating segments are (i) electric energy distribution activities, (ii) electric energy generation, (iii) electric energy transmission, (iv) energy commercialization, (v) service activities, and (vi) other activities not listed in the previous items. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the electric energy distribution segment.
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