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Brazilian (BOVESPA) Utilities Sector Analysis

UpdatedJul 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies34
  • 7D-2.7%
  • 3M-12.9%
  • 1Y20.9%
  • YTD-0.9%

In the last week, the Utilities industry is flat overall, with Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP standing out by going down 3.5%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 23% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Brazilian Utilities Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 30 Jul 2026R$741.7bR$527.9bR$58.9b10.4x12.6x1.4x
Sat, 27 Jun 2026R$774.0bR$527.5bR$59.4b10.8x13x1.5x
Mon, 25 May 2026R$752.5bR$527.1bR$59.1b11.1x12.7x1.4x
Wed, 22 Apr 2026R$897.8bR$552.3bR$59.7b10.9x15x1.6x
Fri, 20 Mar 2026R$811.8bR$550.3bR$63.4b9.6x12.8x1.5x
Sun, 15 Feb 2026R$819.9bR$545.1bR$50.2b8.8x16.3x1.5x
Tue, 13 Jan 2026R$760.8bR$544.8bR$49.6b8.9x15.3x1.4x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025R$757.5bR$544.8bR$49.6b9x15.3x1.4x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025R$746.1bR$546.9bR$57.5b8.5x13x1.4x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025R$680.0bR$538.5bR$70.1b8.4x9.7x1.3x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025R$644.2bR$538.5bR$70.0b8.3x9.2x1.2x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025R$604.5bR$522.9bR$74.5b7.8x8.1x1.2x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025R$649.8bR$525.4bR$73.9b8.7x8.8x1.2x
Tue, 27 May 2025R$657.8bR$525.4bR$73.9b8.8x8.9x1.3x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025R$611.1bR$509.7bR$73.4b8.1x8.3x1.2x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025R$570.6bR$501.9bR$70.6b7.6x8.1x1.1x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025R$567.7bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.6x8.2x1.2x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025R$519.6bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.2x7.5x1.1x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024R$556.5bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.6x8.1x1.2x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024R$494.0bR$435.8bR$57.2b9x8.6x1.1x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024R$592.7bR$470.6bR$57.0b8.6x10.4x1.3x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024R$614.5bR$470.6bR$57.0b8.5x10.8x1.3x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024R$588.9bR$469.9bR$56.3b7.9x10.5x1.3x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024R$550.7bR$463.1bR$55.9b7.9x9.9x1.2x
Wed, 29 May 2024R$564.9bR$463.1bR$55.9b8.1x10.1x1.2x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024R$580.3bR$466.2bR$54.6b9x10.6x1.2x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024R$586.4bR$444.8bR$47.5b9.2x12.4x1.3x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024R$571.1bR$434.9bR$43.9b9x13x1.3x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024R$627.4bR$468.3bR$47.0b12.2x13.4x1.3x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023R$619.3bR$468.3bR$47.0b12.2x13.2x1.3x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023R$582.9bR$465.3bR$47.2b11.8x12.4x1.3x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023R$563.6bR$458.7bR$45.4b11x12.4x1.2x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023R$569.2bR$458.7bR$45.4b10.9x12.5x1.2x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023R$575.0bR$451.9bR$40.2b12.2x14.3x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.3x


Total Market Cap: R$575.0bTotal Earnings: R$40.2bTotal Revenue: R$451.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Brazilian Utilities Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 11.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Brazilian Utilities industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 12.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 11.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Utilities industry have grown 14% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 5.3% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Brazilian Utilities sector?

BR Market-1.74%
Utilities-2.72%
Gas Utilities0%0
Renewable Energy-1.18%
Electric Utilities-1.92%
Water Utilities-6.94%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Renewable Energy industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 24.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 32.4%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 71.1% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Electric Utilities industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 10.6x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Renewable Energy industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 32% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 71% per year.
  • In contrast, the Water Utilities industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ENEV3 EnevaR$25.870.7%
+R$325.7m		92.3%PE38.2x
REDE3 Rede Energia ParticipaçõesR$5.780.3%
+R$51.4m		-10.0%PE13.1x
EQPA3 Equatorial Pará Distribuidora de EnergiaR$5.300.4%
+R$44.2m		-10.2%PE7.6x
EQMA3B Equatorial Maranhão Distribuidora de EnergiaR$30.010.9%
+R$42.7m		4.2%PE5.6x
LIGT3 LightR$3.200.9%
+R$11.2m		-47.5%PE0.5x

Latest News

CPLE3
R$14.53
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
7D
-2.4%
1Y
31.6%
SBSP3
R$26.61
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
7D
-8.2%
1Y
26.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 29

SBSP3: Share Merger Plans And Mixed Fundamentals Will Shape Fair Outlook

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo SABESP from R$26.10 to R$27.05, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly weaker revenue growth and profit margin, along with a higher expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo SABESP has called a Special and Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting for Jul 30, 2026 at 14:00 Coordinated Universal Time.
AXIA3
R$51.13
AXIA Energia
7D
-0.5%
1Y
35.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 29

AXIA3: Upcoming Shareholder Decisions And ADR Move Will Support Upside

Analysts have adjusted the AXIA Energia price target to R$68.51, compared with the previous fair value estimate of R$67.12. The change reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions.
ENEV3
R$25.87
Eneva
7D
0.7%
1Y
92.3%
Narrative Update • Jul 28

ENEV3: Higher Fair Value And Rich P/E Will Shape Measured Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Eneva to R$27.91 from R$24.20, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue contraction, profit margin and future P/E that are now reflected in the new valuation. What’s in the News for Eneva Analysts updated Eneva’s valuation assumptions covering fair value, discount rate, revenue contraction, profit margin and future P/E, which resulted in a new price target of R$27.91.
EGIE3
R$29.29
Engie Brasil Energia
7D
-2.9%
1Y
2.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 24

EGIE3: Follow On Offering And Jirau Asset Injection Will Shape Returns

Analysts have modestly lifted their price target for Engie Brasil Energia to R$28.00 from R$27.00, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Engie Brasil Energia has filed a follow on equity offering of its ordinary shares, according to a key developments filing.
CSMG3
R$61.82
Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais
7D
-3.3%
1Y
139.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 22

CSMG3: Index Inclusion Will Highlight Stronger Profitability Expectations

Analysts have raised their price target for Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais from R$56.00 to R$88.30, citing updated assumptions that include adjusted discount rates, revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and a slightly different future P/E estimate. What's in the News Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais was added to the Brazil Valor BM&FBOVESPA Index, according to a key developments filing.
CPFE3
R$44.79
CPFL Energia
7D
-3.1%
1Y
18.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 21

CPFE3: Higher Margin Outlook Will Support Stronger Forward Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for CPFL Energia from R$54.59 to R$58.70, citing revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and the forward P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the higher fair value estimate for CPFL Energia as a reflection of improved confidence in the company’s ability to support its valuation through the updated revenue, margin, discount rate, and forward P/E assumptions.
LIGT3
R$3.20
Light
7D
0.9%
1Y
-47.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

LIGT3: Higher Future P/E Assumption Will Support Improved Earnings Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their R$ fair value estimate for Light to R$5.50 from R$6.30 as they adjust expectations for slightly better revenue trends, a much lower projected profit margin, and a higher future P/E assumption. What’s in the News for Light No recent Light specific news items were provided in the primary news feed.
RNEW3
R$0.77
Renova Energia
7D
1.3%
1Y
-35.3%
EQPA3
R$5.30
Equatorial Pará Distribuidora de Energia
7D
0.4%
1Y
-10.2%
TAEE11
R$39.05
Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica
7D
-5.7%
1Y
17.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

TAEE11: Stable Margins And P/E Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have nudged their price target for Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica slightly higher to R$37.69 from R$37.33. The change reflects updated assumptions around revenue contraction, profit margins and a forward P/E of about 12.2x.
EQTL3
R$37.82
Equatorial
7D
-3.1%
1Y
11.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 17

EQTL3: 2026 Meeting Will Support Steady Outlook And Bullish View

Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Equatorial steady at R$50.67 while making only small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. These changes resulted in no material change to the overall price target narrative.
EQMA3B
R$30.01
Equatorial Maranhão Distribuidora de Energia
7D
0.9%
1Y
4.2%
REDE3
R$5.78
Rede Energia Participações
7D
0.3%
1Y
-10.0%
Analysis Article • May 18

Rede Energia Participações' (BVMF:REDE3) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings

The subdued market reaction suggests that Rede Energia Participações S.A.'s ( BVMF:REDE3 ) recent earnings didn't...