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Energy of Minas Gerais Co DRC(CIG-C)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$3.01
11/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CIG-C

11/12/2026: CIG-C (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Energy of Minas Gerais Co DRC is a major Brazilian electric utility engaged in the integrated business of power generation, transmission, and distribution. Its primary strength lies in its expansive infrastructure and established regional market position. The investment story centers on the modernization of its grid and diversification into renewable energy sources. However, investors must consider risks related to hydrological dependency, regulatory uncertainty, and Brazil's macroeconomic volatility. The stock may suit dividend-seeking value investors, though it requires careful monitoring of regional rainfall patterns and political policies that affect utility tariffs and operational costs.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company is a mature utility with stable rather than high-growth characteristics.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive Brazilian macro trends and energy sector policy shifts.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations reflective of its asset-heavy nature and emerging market risk profile.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company has a history of dividend distribution common to regulated utilities.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to emerging market currency risk and political/regulatory volatility increases overall risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is susceptible to fluctuations in the Brazilian Real and commodity price impacts.
Valuation riskMediumValuations are sensitive to interest rate changes in Brazil.
Competition risk (Utility sector regulation)MediumRegulatory changes can impact tariff settings and profit margins.
Business qualityMediumInfrastructure age requires continuous, intensive capital expenditure.
Dividend incomeMediumPayouts are not guaranteed and depend on financial results and board policy.
Execution riskMediumManaging large-scale infrastructure projects in a complex political environment poses risks.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -6.84%
Avg. Invested days 32
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CIG-C receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CIG-C has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 7.7%) and solid profitability (net margin 11.5%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-31.2%), moderate revenue growth (+7.4%), very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CIG-C's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $3.3B (7.7% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CIG-C's strongest growth driver at +7.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-31.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-27.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 0.1% (soft) and 248.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CIG-C generates approximately $169 of gross profit, $148 of operating income, and $77 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 2-star rating, with soft cash conversion and moderate capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 13.60%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CIG-C has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector snapshot as of 2026-11-10

Sector

Utilities

Signal
Caution
Sentiment
Bullish
Market state
Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Lower
BUY participation
70.0%
Active BUY / eligible
7 / 10
22-session BUY-count change
+3

Qualifying BUY stocks have fallen well below recent levels and have not recovered.

Industry

Utilities - Regulated Electric

BUY participation
100.0%
Active BUY / eligible
5 / 5
22-session BUY-count change
+4

Eligible universe: 5 stocks.

The sector signal does not change this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.64B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 10.07
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 10.07
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 3.9K shares
Beta 0.11
52 Weeks Range 2.19 - 4.04
Updated Date 11/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.19 - 4.04
Updated Date 11/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 40.80%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.3

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Electricity DistributionDelivering power to residential and industrial customers in Minas Gerais.Steady revenue generated from regulated fees for using the power grid.
Electricity GenerationProducing power through hydroelectric, wind, and solar facilities.Revenue depends on energy prices and production volume.
Geography (Brazil)Operations concentrated in the state of Minas Gerais.The company's performance is tied to the regional economy and local regulations.

Valuation

Trailing PE 10.07
Forward PE 11.64
Enterprise Value 9.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2
Enterprise Value 9.55B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.2
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.15
Shares Outstanding 956.60M
Shares Floating 2.37B
Shares Outstanding 956.60M
Shares Floating 2.37B
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 0.05

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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