Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL stock (ELPC) is currently trading at $11.86. Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL PE ratio is 17.19. Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.33. Analyst consensus price target for ELPC is $15.70. WallStSmart rates ELPC as Underperform.
- ELPC PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- ELPC PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- ELPC intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- ELPC stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- ELPC fair value vs current price
- ELPC insider transactions and insider buying
- Is ELPC undervalued or overvalued?
- Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- ELPC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- ELPC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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ELPC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC)
ELPC trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $31.82, offering a 65% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 88.30% year-over-year
Trading at 1.89x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -0.20%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Very low institutional interest at 2.69%
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Decent profitability, keeps $10 per $100 revenue
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.33), Price/Book (1.89) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 88.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Institutional Own.. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 11.00%, Operating Margin at 6.54%, Profit Margin at 10.30%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 11.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
ELPC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
ELPC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.33x trades at a 28% premium to its historical average of 0.26x (85th percentile). The current valuation is 13% below its historical high of 0.38x set in Feb 2026, and 95% above its historical low of 0.17x in Dec 2024. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.2x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELPC) · UTILITIES › UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
The Big Picture
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 26.1B with 0% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 486M in free cash flow and 540M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 7.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL.
Bottom Line
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL(ELPC)
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Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL engages in the generation, transformation, distribution, and sale of electricity to industrial, residential, commercial, rural, and other customers in Brazil.