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Brazilian (BOVESPA) Utilities Sector Analysis

UpdatedMar 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies34
  • 7D-0.6%
  • 3M0.05%
  • 1Y34.2%
  • YTD6.5%

In the last week, Utilities has been flat. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 34% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 10% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 16 Mar 2026R$800.9bR$546.9bR$62.3b9.7x12.9x1.5x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026R$814.7bR$544.8bR$49.6b9x16.4x1.5x
Fri, 09 Jan 2026R$756.7bR$544.8bR$49.6b8.9x15.3x1.4x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025R$762.9bR$551.0bR$49.7b9.4x15.4x1.4x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025R$724.5bR$546.7bR$70.1b8.7x10.3x1.3x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025R$687.5bR$538.5bR$70.1b8.4x9.8x1.3x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025R$648.7bR$538.5bR$70.0b8.4x9.3x1.2x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025R$605.0bR$522.2bR$74.5b8.1x8.1x1.2x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025R$651.8bR$525.4bR$73.9b8.7x8.8x1.2x
Fri, 23 May 2025R$649.6bR$525.4bR$73.9b8.7x8.8x1.2x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025R$602.1bR$509.7bR$73.4b7.9x8.2x1.2x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025R$585.5bR$494.4bR$71.2b8.2x8.2x1.2x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025R$556.6bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.6x8.1x1.2x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025R$524.1bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.2x7.6x1.1x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024R$549.0bR$474.8bR$69.1b8.7x7.9x1.2x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024R$527.2bR$444.6bR$54.1b8.3x9.7x1.2x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024R$593.6bR$470.6bR$57.0b8.5x10.4x1.3x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024R$614.9bR$474.3bR$57.6b8.4x10.7x1.3x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024R$588.3bR$469.4bR$56.5b8.1x10.4x1.3x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024R$545.4bR$463.1bR$55.9b7.9x9.8x1.2x
Sat, 25 May 2024R$563.0bR$463.1bR$55.9b8.2x10.1x1.2x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024R$587.7bR$465.6bR$54.7b9x10.7x1.3x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024R$579.9bR$444.6bR$47.0b9x12.3x1.3x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024R$566.6bR$434.9bR$43.9b8.8x12.9x1.3x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024R$633.5bR$468.3bR$47.0b12.4x13.5x1.4x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023R$608.8bR$468.3bR$47.0b11.9x13x1.3x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023R$577.8bR$459.7bR$44.9b11.9x12.9x1.3x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023R$558.0bR$458.7bR$45.4b10.8x12.3x1.2x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023R$573.5bR$458.7bR$45.4b11x12.6x1.3x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023R$586.0bR$451.9bR$40.3b10.1x14.5x1.3x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023R$582.5bR$451.3bR$42.2b10x13.8x1.3x
Sun, 28 May 2023R$552.8bR$449.8bR$42.4b10.2x13x1.2x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023R$554.0bR$454.6bR$45.9b8.7x12.1x1.2x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023R$520.1bR$456.3bR$52.2b8.8x10x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10x


Total Market Cap: R$520.1bTotal Earnings: R$52.2bTotal Revenue: R$456.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Brazilian Utilities Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 11.2x202420252026
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 11.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Utilities industry have grown 6.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.1% 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-1.09%
Utilities-0.59%
Gas Utilities0%0
Water Utilities-0.09%
Electric Utilities-0.69%
Renewable Energy-0.89%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Renewable Energy industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 21.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.2%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 119.2% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Electric Utilities industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 10.7x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Renewable Energy industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 31% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 119% per year.
  • In contrast, the Electric Utilities industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 6.2% 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
EQMA3B Equatorial Maranhão Distribuidora de EnergiaR$35.494.4%
+R$247.9m		46.4%PE7.8x
NEOE3 NeoenergiaR$33.060.5%
+R$206.3m		59.8%PE8x
ALUP11 Alupar InvestimentoR$34.481.7%
+R$194.5m		22.4%PE9.4x
REDE3 Rede Energia ParticipaçõesR$6.351.0%
+R$154.1m		-6.2%PE11.5x
CEEB3 Companhia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia - COELBAR$47.390.8%
+R$102.2m		22.6%PE6.4x

Latest News

ENGI11
R$52.26
Energisa
7D
-2.5%
1Y
38.3%
ALUP11
R$34.48
Alupar Investimento
7D
1.7%
1Y
22.4%
EQTL3
R$40.00
Equatorial
7D
-2.2%
1Y
22.1%

EQTL3: Lower Discount Rate Will Support Bullish Thesis On Future Earnings

Analysts have nudged their price target on Equatorial slightly higher to R$47.25 from R$47.10, reflecting refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: R$47.25 compared with R$47.10 previously, a slight upward adjustment in the modelled price level.
EGIE3
R$31.55
Engie Brasil Energia
7D
-1.8%
1Y
16.9%

EGIE3: Higher Margins And Softer Revenue Declines Will Support Firm Pricing

The analyst price target for Engie Brasil Energia has shifted from about R$30.25 to roughly R$31.10, with analysts citing adjusted assumptions around discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations to support the change. Valuation Changes Fair Value: R$30.25 to R$31.10, representing a small upward adjustment in the modelled estimate.
ENEV3
R$20.04
Eneva
7D
-5.0%
1Y
59.4%
CPFE3
R$48.15
CPFL Energia
7D
-2.1%
1Y
28.4%
CEEB3
R$47.39
Companhia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia - COELBA
7D
0.8%
1Y
22.6%
NEOE3
R$33.06
Neoenergia
7D
0.5%
1Y
59.8%

NEOE3: Rising Discount Rate Will Pressure Earnings Expectations And Share Rerating

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Neoenergia from R$24.10 to about R$25.14, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue expectations, margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Some bearish analysts have recently taken a more cautious stance on Neoenergia, including at least one downgrade in their formal ratings.
CPLE3
R$14.09
Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL
7D
-3.0%
1Y
49.3%
SBSP3
R$145.14
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP
7D
-0.6%
1Y
48.6%

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (BVMF:SBSP3) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Feb 14
Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (BVMF:SBSP3) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
RNEW3
R$1.24
Renova Energia
7D
3.3%
1Y
-30.3%
EQPA3
R$6.41
Equatorial Pará Distribuidora de Energia
7D
0.2%
1Y
12.3%

We Think Equatorial Pará Distribuidora de Energia (BVMF:EQPA3) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Feb 10
We Think Equatorial Pará Distribuidora de Energia (BVMF:EQPA3) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
SAPR11
R$39.47
Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná - SANEPAR
7D
-3.7%
1Y
40.9%

Is Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná - SANEPAR (BVMF:SAPR11) A Risky Investment?

Feb 05
Is Companhia de Saneamento do Paraná - SANEPAR (BVMF:SAPR11) A Risky Investment?
EQMA3B
R$35.49
Equatorial Maranhão Distribuidora de Energia
7D
4.4%
1Y
46.4%

Return Trends At Equatorial Maranhão Distribuidora de Energia (BVMF:EQMA3B) Aren't Appealing

Jan 28
Return Trends At Equatorial Maranhão Distribuidora de Energia (BVMF:EQMA3B) Aren't Appealing
REDE3
R$6.35
Rede Energia Participações
7D
1.0%
1Y
-6.2%