What is Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A.'s (CLSC4.SA) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (67), Value (77), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. have an economic moat?

Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. in?

Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (Brazil).

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Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. · Utilities · Brazil · $1.1B · Avg Vol: $128K/d

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P/E (TTM)

6.9x

ROE

21.6%

D/E

1.4x

Dividend %

8.9%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

As a regulated utility, Celesc provides reliable dividends and cash flow stability. While it serves as a 'safe haven' in volatile markets, it lacks the thematic velocity required to be a core, high-growth position in this specific macro-driven fund.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A., through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, and sale of electrical energy in Brazil. The company primarily owns hydroelectric plants. Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. was founded in 1955 and is based in Florianópolis, Brazil.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (BRL)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM
Revenue	9.3B	9.7B	9.9B	11.2B	6.3%	12.7B
EPS (BRL)	13.22	13.63	18.56	17.85	10.5%	21.87
Shares	38.6M	38.6M	38.6M	38.6M	0.0%	—
Debt	2.5B	3.2B	4.2B	5.0B	26.9%	5.8B
Equity	2.9B	2.9B	3.7B	4.0B	11.2%	—
Op CF	867.9M	450.3M	281.7M	176.8M	-41.2%	329.6M
Inv CF	-1.0B	-1.0B	-955.1M	-1.1B	—	—
Fin CF	237.6M	524.9M	786.6M	295.0M	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+11.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$29.35

RSI (14)

65.8

52W High

$30.16

From 52W High

1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

13.7%93.2

ROE

21.6%94.5

GP/Assets

10.5%61.4

Op. Margin

14.3%45.5

FCF/Assets

2.6%69.6

Piotroski

366.5

Int. Cover

2.6x33.8

D/E Ratio

1.37x37.9

Current Ratio

1.27x66.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

6.9x88.8

EV/EBITDA

6.2x86.1

P/FCF

16.2x53.5

P/B

1.4x56.0

P/S

0.5x87.1

Div Yield

8.9%97.9

Momentum

52W High %

97%94.3

RS 6M

15%90.1

SMA 50/200

1.06x82.3

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

-31%9.6

Q Growth

99%90.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$1.1B

P/E (Forward)

10.0x

Gross Margin

11.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Utilities, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CLSC4.SA are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
CLSC4.SA	Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A.(you)	$1.1B	99	Strong Buy
TAEE3.SA	Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica S.A.	$2.5B	100	Strong Buy
COCE5.SA	Companhia Energética do Ceará - COELCE	$528M	95	Strong Buy
CMIG4.SA	Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais - CEMIG	$5.8B	93	Strong Buy
CEBR5.SA	Companhia Energética de Brasília - CEB	$332M	81	Strong Buy
CPLE3.SA	Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL	$8.5B	94	Strong Buy
ENGI11.SA	Energisa S.A.	$2.8B	72	Buy
CPFE3.SA	CPFL Energia S.A.	$9.9B	97	Strong Buy
EQTL3.SA	Equatorial S.A.	$9.1B	68	Buy
ELPC	Companhia Paranaense de Energia	$8.3B	56	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 15.4% · P/E 10.5x · Gross margin 33.8%

Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA): Stock Score Summary

Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (77/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. As a regulated utility, Celesc provides reliable dividends and cash flow stability. While it serves as a 'safe haven' in volatile markets, it lacks the thematic velocity required to be a core, high-growth position in this specific macro-driven fund.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$29.35
Market Cap	$1.1B
P/E (TTM)	6.87
P/E (Forward)	9.96
Price/Book	1.44
Return on Equity	21.6%
Return on Invested Capital	13.7%
Debt/Equity	1.37x
Gross Margin	11.6%
Operating Margin	14.3%
Revenue Growth	3.5%
Dividend Yield	8.9%
Free Cash Flow	$70M

Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. operates in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry, part of the Utilities sector (Brazil).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A.’s (CLSC4.SA) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (77), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. have an economic moat?: Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. in?: Centrais Elétricas de Santa Catarina S.A. (CLSC4.SA) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry (Brazil).