CENTRAIS ELEC BRAS-ADR PREF (EBR.B) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:EBR.B - US15234Q1085 - ADR
8.77 USD
+0.04 (+0.46%)
Taking everything into account, EBR.B scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. EBR.B was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. EBR.B has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. EBR.B scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, EBR.B could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year EBR.B was profitable.
In the past year EBR.B had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years EBR.B has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years EBR.B had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of EBR.B (3.44%) is better than 70.21% of its industry peers.
EBR.B has a Return On Equity of 7.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: EBR.B underperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
EBR.B has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EBR.B outperforms 85.11% of its industry peers.
EBR.B had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.35%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.35%) for EBR.B is below the current ROIC(6.71%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.44% | ||
| ROE | 7.98% | ||
| ROIC | 6.71% |
ROA(3y)2.21%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)5.29%
ROE(5y)6.38%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.41%
1.3 Margins
EBR.B's Profit Margin of 23.14% is amongst the best of the industry. EBR.B outperforms 95.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EBR.B has declined.
EBR.B has a better Operating Margin (52.13%) than 97.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of EBR.B has grown nicely.
EBR.B has a Gross Margin of 44.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: EBR.B outperforms 44.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EBR.B has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 52.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.14% | ||
| GM | 44.34% |
OM growth 3Y23.04%
OM growth 5Y13.79%
PM growth 3Y19.83%
PM growth 5Y-7.27%
GM growth 3Y-12.75%
GM growth 5Y-3.57%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EBR.B is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for EBR.B remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
EBR.B has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
EBR.B has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that EBR.B is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
EBR.B's Altman-Z score of 1.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EBR.B outperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EBR.B is 6.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take EBR.B, 6.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.36, EBR.B belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.23% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that EBR.B is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
EBR.B has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) than 85.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC10.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.29 indicates that EBR.B has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.29, EBR.B belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.36% of the companies in the same industry.
EBR.B has a Quick Ratio of 2.27. This indicates that EBR.B is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of EBR.B (2.27) is better than 91.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
EBR.B shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 132.66%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -8.22% on average over the past years.
EBR.B shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.14%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)132.66%
EPS 3Y8.61%
EPS 5Y-8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-19.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%21.49%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.75% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, EBR.B will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.44%
EPS Next 2Y0.82%
EPS Next 3Y5.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.32, the valuation of EBR.B can be described as reasonable.
74.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBR.B, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.13, EBR.B is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.27 indicates a reasonable valuation of EBR.B.
EBR.B's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EBR.B is cheaper than 76.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. EBR.B is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than EBR.B, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
EBR.B's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. EBR.B is cheaper than 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.87 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of EBR.B may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.82%
EPS Next 3Y5.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.86%, EBR.B has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
EBR.B's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.51.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, EBR.B pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.86% |
5.2 History
The dividend of EBR.B decreases each year by -7.84%.
EBR.B has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
EBR.B pays out 36.11% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP36.11%
EPS Next 2Y0.82%
EPS Next 3Y5.75%
NYSE:EBR.B (8/29/2025, 8:17:49 PM)
8.77
+0.04 (+0.46%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.37%
Inst Owner Change1.92%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.72B
Analysts83.75
Price Target10.25 (16.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.86% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.84%
DP36.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-50.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-59.46%
Max EPS beat(2)-41.5%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)26.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-59.46%
Max EPS beat(4)209.1%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.16%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-48.35%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.26%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.26%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.16%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.65%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.27%
PT rev (1m)3.46%
PT rev (3m)3.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-36.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.27 | ||
| P/S | 2.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 2.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.87 |
EPS(TTM)0.85
EY9.69%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY9.74%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY10.44%
OCF(TTM)1.17
OCFY13.3%
SpS3.43
BVpS9.96
TBVpS3.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.44% | ||
| ROE | 7.98% | ||
| ROCE | 8.5% | ||
| ROIC | 6.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.61% | ||
| OM | 52.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.14% | ||
| GM | 44.34% | ||
| FCFM | 26.68% |
ROA(3y)2.21%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)5.29%
ROE(5y)6.38%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.41%
ROICexc(3y)4.42%
ROICexc(5y)4.63%
ROICexgc(3y)6.52%
ROICexgc(5y)5.94%
ROCE(3y)5.51%
ROCE(5y)5.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.63%
ROICexcg growth 5Y15.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.17%
OM growth 3Y23.04%
OM growth 5Y13.79%
PM growth 3Y19.83%
PM growth 5Y-7.27%
GM growth 3Y-12.75%
GM growth 5Y-3.57%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 115.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
F-Score6
WACC10.74%
ROIC/WACC0.62
Cap/Depr(3y)484.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)342.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)39.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)132.66%
EPS 3Y8.61%
EPS 5Y-8.22%
EPS Q2Q%-19.75%
EPS Next Y-34.44%
EPS Next 2Y0.82%
EPS Next 3Y5.75%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.22%
Revenue growth 5Y6.22%
Sales Q2Q%21.49%
Revenue Next Year-3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y2.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.64%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y62.05%
EBIT growth 3Y25.77%
EBIT growth 5Y20.87%
EBIT Next Year36.68%
EBIT Next 3Y21.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y144.04%
FCF growth 3Y16.96%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y63.78%
OCF growth 3Y14.6%
OCF growth 5YN/A