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Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL(ELPC)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ELPC
09/16/2026: ELPC (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 8 days. Simulated Profits (2.53%). Updated daily EoD!
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL is a major Brazilian utility providing electricity and telecommunications services. The company benefits from a solid regional footprint in Paraná, offering stable cash flows through its regulated distribution business. Its primary growth opportunity lies in operational efficiencies gained from its recent corporate transformation and expansion into renewable energy assets. However, investors should be aware of risks such as hydrological dependency for power generation, regulatory oversight, and currency volatility inherent to Brazilian investments. The stock may best suit dividend-oriented or value investors looking for utility-sector exposure, with key developments to monitor including local economic shifts and regulatory policy changes.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers moderate growth driven by infrastructure expansion rather than rapid scaling. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Utility stocks rarely provide the rapid price appreciation required for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock often trades at valuations reflective of its stable, regulated utility business model. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | COPEL is generally positioned as an income-generating asset for investors seeking utility exposure. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While utility operations are stable, the company is subject to Brazilian sovereign and currency risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The ADR is subject to currency fluctuations between the BRL and USD. |
| Valuation risk | Low | As a utility, the company is typically valued based on steady cash flows rather than high growth multiples. |
| Competition risk (utility/energy market) | Medium | Regulatory auctions and market pricing pressures affect long-term revenue. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company owns essential, high-barrier-to-entry infrastructure in its core market. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | Dividends are subject to board approval and the company's capital needs. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing large-scale infrastructure projects requires high operational consistency. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 37.35% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.18B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.73 | 1Y Target Price 17 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.73 | 1Y Target Price 17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 479.9K shares | Beta 0.26 | 52 Weeks Range 7.60 - 13.49 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 7.60 - 13.49 | Updated Date 09/16/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.38% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.84 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity Distribution | Delivery of power to end-users in the state of Paraná. | Steady revenue generated from essential utility services provided to a captive base. |
| Generation | Sale of electricity from hydro, wind, and solar plants. | Revenue fluctuates based on energy prices and weather conditions. |
| Geography (Brazil) | Operations primarily within Brazil, with exposure to BRL currency. | Investor success is tied to Brazilian economic and regulatory health. |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.73 | Forward PE 13.64 | Enterprise Value 13.18B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 |
Enterprise Value 13.18B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.41 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.17 | Shares Outstanding 742.40M | Shares Floating 2.03B |
Shares Outstanding 742.40M | Shares Floating 2.03B | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 2.92 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Curitiba, PR, Brazil | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-12-29 | CEO & Member of Executive Board Mr. Daniel Pimentel Slaviero | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric | Full time employees 4287 | Website https://www.copel.com |
Full time employees 4287 | Website https://www.copel.com | ||
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, study, planning, construction, production, transformation, transportation, distribution, and commercialization of electricity in Brazil. The company operates through three segments: Generation and Transmission of Electrical Energy; Electrical Energy Distribution; and Commercialization. It produces electricity from hydroelectric and wind power; and constructs, operates, and maintains substations, as well as lines for energy transmission. The company was formerly known as Companhia Paranaense de Energia Elétrica and changed its name to Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL in October 1979. Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil.
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