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Brazilian (BOVESPA) Utilities Sector Analysis

UpdatedJul 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies34
  • 7D-5.0%
  • 3M-14.9%
  • 1Y22.2%
  • YTD1.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Utilities industry has dropped 5.0%, driven by a pullback from AXIA Energia of 7.1%. In the past year, the industry has gained 22%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 20 Jul 2026R$759.1bR$527.5bR$59.4b10.6x12.8x1.4x
Wed, 17 Jun 2026R$746.9bR$527.2bR$59.1b10.5x12.6x1.4x
Fri, 15 May 2026R$770.4bR$526.6bR$60.1b10.5x12.8x1.5x
Sun, 12 Apr 2026R$894.8bR$552.3bR$59.7b10.7x15x1.6x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026R$813.3bR$547.2bR$63.4b9.8x12.8x1.5x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026R$807.9bR$544.8bR$49.6b9.1x16.3x1.5x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026R$739.9bR$544.8bR$49.6b8.9x14.9x1.4x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025R$770.0bR$551.3bR$49.6b9x15.5x1.4x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025R$717.6bR$545.6bR$70.6b8.5x10.2x1.3x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025R$679.3bR$538.5bR$70.1b8.4x9.7x1.3x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025R$637.8bR$537.8bR$70.0b8x9.1x1.2x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025R$612.4bR$520.3bR$73.3b8.1x8.4x1.2x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025R$654.5bR$525.4bR$73.9b8.7x8.9x1.2x
Sat, 17 May 2025R$631.4bR$524.7bR$74.2b8.5x8.5x1.2x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025R$594.5bR$509.2bR$71.6b7.8x8.3x1.2x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025R$569.6bR$494.4bR$71.2b8.3x8x1.2x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025R$552.8bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.6x8x1.2x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025R$515.6bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.1x7.5x1.1x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024R$540.2bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.5x7.8x1.1x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024R$591.3bR$465.8bR$56.5b8.2x10.5x1.3x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024R$601.2bR$470.6bR$57.0b8.5x10.5x1.3x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024R$621.9bR$474.3bR$57.6b8.4x10.8x1.3x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024R$572.1bR$463.1bR$55.9b8x10.2x1.2x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024R$537.8bR$463.1bR$55.9b7.8x9.6x1.2x
Sun, 19 May 2024R$587.8bR$468.5bR$56.6b8.3x10.4x1.3x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024R$589.2bR$465.6bR$54.7b9x10.8x1.3x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024R$587.3bR$442.7bR$45.4b9.2x12.9x1.3x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024R$570.4bR$434.7bR$43.8b8.9x13x1.3x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024R$626.1bR$468.3bR$47.0b12.5x13.3x1.3x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023R$608.4bR$468.3bR$47.0b12.2x13x1.3x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023R$557.6bR$459.3bR$45.9b10.7x12.1x1.2x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023R$572.0bR$458.7bR$45.4b11x12.6x1.2x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023R$575.2bR$458.7bR$45.4b11x12.7x1.3x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023R$597.0bR$451.3bR$41.5b12.4x14.4x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.4x


Total Market Cap: R$597.0bTotal Earnings: R$41.5bTotal Revenue: R$451.3bTotal 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 12.8x 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 13% 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-2.29%
Utilities-4.96%
Gas Utilities0%0
Electric Utilities-4.16%
Water Utilities-5.69%
Renewable Energy-8.78%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Renewable Energy industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 24.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 30.3%, 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 10.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Renewable Energy industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 30% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 71% per year.
  • In contrast, the Electric 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
EGIE3 Engie Brasil EnergiaR$29.97-10.8%
R$4.1b		0.6%PE16.5x
CBEE3 Ampla Energia e ServiçosR$10.393.5%
+R$158.6m		-13.4%PE92.7x
LIGT3 LightR$3.232.2%
+R$26.1m		-45.0%PE0.5x
AFLT3 Afluente Transmissão de Energia ElétricaR$7.322.1%
+R$9.5m		1.1%PE14.1x
EQMA3B Equatorial Maranhão Distribuidora de EnergiaR$30.010.03%
+R$1.6m		2.4%PE5.6x

Latest News

EGIE3
R$29.97
Engie Brasil Energia
7D
-10.8%
1Y
0.6%
ENEV3
R$25.68
Eneva
7D
-6.8%
1Y
87.6%
Narrative Update • Jul 14

ENEV3: Elevated Future P/E Will Likely Expose Weaker Profit Margins

Analysts have raised their price target on Eneva to around R$24.20 from R$13.90, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Eneva No recent Eneva specific news items were identified from the provided primary news sources.
AURE3
R$11.59
Auren Energia
7D
-11.1%
1Y
29.6%
Narrative Update • Jul 13

AURE3: Future Returns Will Balance Lower Margins And Higher P/E Assumptions

Analysts now set a fair value price target for Auren Energia at R$13.00, up R$1.00 from the prior R$12.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue trajectory, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Auren Energia No recent company specific news items for Auren Energia were identified in the provided sources.
AXIA3
R$50.20
AXIA Energia
7D
-7.1%
1Y
28.9%
Narrative Update • Jul 13

AXIA3: Fair Outlook Balances Governance Changes And Tariff Ruling Risk

Analysts have lifted their price target on AXIA Energia to R$53.96 from R$50.80, citing updated assumptions around slightly softer revenue declines, a small improvement in profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News AXIA Energia SA changed its corporate name from Brazilian Electric Power Company on April 15, 2026, with related bylaw changes approved at an extraordinary general meeting.
LIGT3
R$3.23
Light
7D
2.2%
1Y
-45.0%
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.
CPLE3
R$14.80
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
7D
-4.7%
1Y
33.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

CPLE3: Expanded Buyback Plan Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target for Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) from R$19.25 to R$21.00, citing updated assumptions that include adjusted revenue growth expectations, a revised discount rate of 18.33% and a future P/E estimate of 22.93x alongside a profit margin outlook of 11.24%. What's in the News Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL) scheduled an Analyst/Investor Day, giving the market a dedicated forum to review its business outlook and capital plans.
CBEE3
R$10.39
Ampla Energia e Serviços
7D
3.5%
1Y
-13.4%
CSMG3
R$63.56
Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais
7D
-5.8%
1Y
143.3%
Narrative Update • Jul 08

CSMG3: Higher Profit Assumptions And Index Inclusion Will Worsen Overvaluation Risk

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais from R$22.25 to about R$36.05, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. Together, these factors support a higher price target despite a small increase in the applied discount rate.
CPFE3
R$46.87
CPFL Energia
7D
-2.1%
1Y
22.8%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

CPFE3: Higher P/E Assumptions And 2026 Dividend Will Shape Returns

Analysts have lifted their price target for CPFL Energia to about R$41 from roughly R$36, citing updated assumptions for revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E that support a higher fair value despite a slightly higher discount rate. What's in the News CPFL Energia announced an annual dividend of R$0.1302 per share, with payment scheduled for June 18, 2026.
SBSP3
R$29.22
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
7D
-6.1%
1Y
36.1%
Narrative Update • Jun 26

SBSP3: Higher Discount Rate And Margin Pressure Will Limit Split Appeal

Analysts have revised their price target on Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo SABESP to R$26.10 from R$119.86, citing updated assumptions that reflect a higher discount rate, more conservative revenue growth, a lower profit margin outlook and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News for Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo SABESP Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo SABESP has announced a 5-for-1 stock split or significant stock dividend, scheduled for Apr-29-2026.
EQTL3
R$39.50
Equatorial
7D
-3.4%
1Y
15.4%
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
0.03%
1Y
2.4%
AFLT3
R$7.32
Afluente Transmissão de Energia Elétrica
7D
2.1%
1Y
1.1%