CIA PARANAENSE DE ENER-ADR (ELPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ELPC - US20441B7047 - ADR
8.62 USD
+0.16 (+1.89%)
Taking everything into account, ELPC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ELPC was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. ELPC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ELPC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ELPC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ELPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years ELPC has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ELPC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.89%, ELPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.11% of the companies in the same industry.
ELPC has a Return On Equity of 11.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: ELPC outperforms 63.83% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.38%, ELPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ELPC is in line with the industry average of 5.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.38%) for ELPC is above the 3 year average (6.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of ELPC (12.73%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
ELPC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ELPC (19.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ELPC has declined.
The Gross Margin of ELPC (22.10%) is worse than 68.09% of its industry peers.
ELPC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ELPC is destroying value.
ELPC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ELPC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ELPC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
ELPC has an Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that ELPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
ELPC has a Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is in the better half of the industry: ELPC outperforms 78.72% of its industry peers.
ELPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating ELPC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
ELPC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC11.3%
2.3 Liquidity
ELPC has a Current Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that ELPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ELPC has a Current ratio of 1.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. ELPC outperforms 82.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that ELPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ELPC has a better Quick ratio (1.47) than 85.11% 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 been growing slightly by 7.94% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, ELPC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.67% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ELPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.46% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ELPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.94%
EPS 3Y-22.84%
EPS 5Y0.67%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%13.61%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ELPC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.42% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.17%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y12.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.7%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.47, ELPC is valued correctly.
ELPC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. ELPC is cheaper than 63.83% of the companies in the same industry.
ELPC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.03.
ELPC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.27.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ELPC is valued a bit cheaper than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.54, ELPC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ELPC is valued a bit cheaper than 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of ELPC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ELPC's earnings are expected to grow with 12.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)20.06
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y12.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ELPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, which is a nice return.
ELPC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.09.
ELPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of ELPC grows each year by 30.79%, which is quite nice.
ELPC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ELPC has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.79%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
53.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ELPC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
ELPC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP53.89%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y12.42%
NYSE:ELPC (9/11/2025, 10:51:44 AM)
8.62
+0.16 (+1.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.84%
Inst Owner Change-1.56%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.40B
Analysts84
Price Target8.47 (-1.74%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio1.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.79%
DP53.89%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)0.8%
PT rev (3m)-0.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.27 | ||
| P/S | 1.5 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 3.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.08 |
EPS(TTM)0.64
EY7.42%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY8.88%
FCF(TTM)-0.15
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.89
OCFY10.38%
SpS5.74
BVpS6.52
TBVpS2.38
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)20.06
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 | 1.61 |
F-Score5
WACC11.3%
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)7.94%
EPS 3Y-22.84%
EPS 5Y0.67%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y-2.17%
EPS Next 2Y14.56%
EPS Next 3Y12.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.46%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y7.38%
Sales Q2Q%13.61%
Revenue Next Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.7%
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%