COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENER (ELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ELP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US20441B6056 - ADR - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, ELP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ELP was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. ELP has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ELP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. ELP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ELP had positive earnings in the past year.
ELP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ELP has been profitable.
In the past 5 years ELP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
ELP has a better Return On Assets (4.89%) than 80.85% of its industry peers.
ELP's Return On Equity of 11.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ELP outperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ELP (7.38%) is better than 85.11% of its industry peers.
ELP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.67%. This is significantly below the industry average of 38.54%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.67%) for ELP is below the current ROIC(7.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 11.21% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% |
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)5.9%
ROE(3y)8.58%
ROE(5y)13.6%
ROIC(3y)6.67%
ROIC(5y)7.83%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.73%, ELP is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% of the companies in the same industry.
ELP's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
ELP has a worse Operating Margin (19.07%) than 61.70% of its industry peers.
ELP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.10%, ELP is not doing good in the industry: 70.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ELP has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.73% | ||
| GM | 22.1% |
OM growth 3Y-5.38%
OM growth 5Y-2.28%
PM growth 3Y-15.62%
PM growth 5Y-0.21%
GM growth 3Y2.11%
GM growth 5Y-4.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ELP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ELP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, ELP has more shares outstanding
ELP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ELP has an Altman-Z score of 1.67. This is a bad value and indicates that ELP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of ELP (1.67) is better than 80.85% of its industry peers.
ELP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating ELP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of ELP (0.61) is better than 74.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC11.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that ELP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 1.48, ELP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that ELP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ELP's Quick ratio of 1.47 is amongst the best of the industry. ELP outperforms 80.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 50.86% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, ELP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.67% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.46% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.38% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.86%
EPS 3Y-22.84%
EPS 5Y0.67%
EPS Q2Q%241.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.48%
3.2 Future
ELP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.43% yearly.
ELP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1.36%
EPS Next 2Y14.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.3%
Revenue Next 3Y5.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.31 indicates a reasonable valuation of ELP.
ELP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ELP is cheaper than 68.09% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. ELP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.00 indicates a correct valuation of ELP.
ELP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ELP is cheaper than 70.21% of the companies in the same industry.
ELP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ELP is valued a bit cheaper than 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ELP's earnings are expected to grow with 12.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.36
EPS Next 2Y14.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ELP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.79%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, ELP pays a better dividend. On top of this ELP pays more dividend than 80.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, ELP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.79% |
5.2 History
The dividend of ELP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.79%!
ELP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of ELP decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.79%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
53.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ELP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of ELP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP53.89%
EPS Next 2Y14.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
NYSE:ELP (8/8/2025, 1:02:57 PM)
9.18
-0.06 (-0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.84%
Inst Owner Change-2.44%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.81B
Analysts84
Price Target9.11 (-0.76%)
Short Float %0.16%
Short Ratio1.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.79%
DP53.89%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.52%
Max EPS beat(2)54%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.52%
Max EPS beat(4)54%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)2.05%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-13.43%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)20.81%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)15.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)21.89%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)21.89%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.23%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.36%
Revenue beat(16)16
Avg Revenue beat(16)20.22%
PT rev (1m)-4.81%
PT rev (3m)8.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.89%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12 | ||
| P/S | 1.61 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 3.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.65 |
EPS(TTM)0.89
EY9.69%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY8.33%
FCF(TTM)-0.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.89
OCFY9.7%
SpS5.7
BVpS6.48
TBVpS2.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)15.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 11.21% | ||
| ROCE | 8.93% | ||
| ROIC | 7.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.14% | ||
| OM | 19.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.73% | ||
| GM | 22.1% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.73%
ROA(5y)5.9%
ROE(3y)8.58%
ROE(5y)13.6%
ROIC(3y)6.67%
ROIC(5y)7.83%
ROICexc(3y)6.82%
ROICexc(5y)8.31%
ROICexgc(3y)9.6%
ROICexgc(5y)11.21%
ROCE(3y)8.07%
ROCE(5y)9.48%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.19%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.32%
OM growth 3Y-5.38%
OM growth 5Y-2.28%
PM growth 3Y-15.62%
PM growth 5Y-0.21%
GM growth 3Y2.11%
GM growth 5Y-4.9%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 289.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.23% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
F-Score5
WACC11.39%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)126.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.86%
EPS 3Y-22.84%
EPS 5Y0.67%
EPS Q2Q%241.23%
EPS Next Y-1.36%
EPS Next 2Y14.86%
EPS Next 3Y12.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%9.48%
Revenue Next Year2.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.3%
Revenue Next 3Y5.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y9.99%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.17%
EBIT growth 5Y4.93%
EBIT Next Year60.55%
EBIT Next 3Y22.1%
EBIT Next 5Y14.23%
FCF growth 1Y-129.21%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y24.77%
OCF growth 3Y0.07%
OCF growth 5Y2.88%