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Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP

SBS

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP NYSE
$29.00 -3.37% (-1.01)

Market Cap $21.01 B
52w High $30.63
52w Low $15.70
Dividend Yield 3.91%
Frequency Annual
P/E 14.50
Volume 863.48K
Outstanding Shares 700.22M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $9.42B $413.79M $2.16B 22.9% $3.16 $3.91B
Q2-2025 $8.96B $438.61M $2.14B 23.83% $3.12 $3.77B
Q1-2025 $8.43B $676.66M $1.48B 17.59% $2.17 $3.35B
Q4-2024 $14.4B $941.33M $2.26B 15.68% $3.3 $3.66B
Q3-2024 $15B $1.16B $6.11B 40.75% $8.94 $10.44B

What's going well?

Sales are still growing, and the company remains solidly profitable. Lower interest costs and a big boost from other income helped keep net income steady despite margin pressure.

What's concerning?

Gross margins fell sharply as product costs surged, and operating profits dropped. Rising overhead and expenses are outpacing revenue growth, which could hurt future profits if not controlled.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $11.65B $95.99B $53.28B $42.71B
Q2-2025 $7.93B $88.72B $48.28B $40.44B
Q1-2025 $8.14B $85.69B $47.29B $38.4B
Q4-2024 $5.38B $80.97B $44.04B $36.93B
Q3-2024 $679.17M $14.29B $7.33B $6.96B

What's financially strong about this company?

SBS has a large cash cushion, strong positive equity, and a long record of profitability. The company increased its cash position and book value this quarter, showing resilience and financial strength.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Debt is rising quickly, and liquidity is getting tighter with current liabilities now exceeding current assets. The balance sheet is heavy on intangible assets, which could be risky if business conditions worsen.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $2.16B $3.17B $-6.47B $3.71B $408M $3.17B
Q2-2025 $2.14B $3.18B $-3.03B $773.31M $920.86M $3.24B
Q1-2025 $1.48B $1.1B $-1.47B $2.33B $1.96B $1.04B
Q4-2024 $1.23B $2.66B $-4.46B $1.09B $-710.7M $2.63B
Q3-2024 $6.11B $1.57B $-3.91B $1.92B $-416.13M $1.54B

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

SBS consistently generates over $3 billion in cash from its core business each quarter. Cash flow is high quality, with more cash coming in than reported profits, and the cash balance is growing.

What are the cash flow concerns?

The company is borrowing more each quarter, and the big jump in receivables could signal slower customer payments. Dividends were paused, which may worry income-focused investors.

Q1 2023 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

SABESP combines strong recent financial performance with a powerful market position. Revenue and margins have improved sharply, cash generation is robust, and retained earnings are building up the equity base. The company controls critical infrastructure in a large and growing market, benefits from long-term concessions, and is pushing ahead with technology and sustainability initiatives that can enhance efficiency and reputation. Privatization has injected capital and may provide more flexibility to pursue growth and operational improvements.

! Risks

Key risks cluster around leverage, regulation, and execution. Debt has increased significantly, and short-term liquidity has tightened somewhat, which raises sensitivity to interest rates and funding conditions. As a regulated utility, SABESP is exposed to political and regulatory decisions on tariffs and investment obligations. Ambitious targets for universal coverage and expansion require substantial capital and strong project execution. A high share of intangible assets and volatile investing and financing cash flows add another layer of financial and operational complexity.

Outlook

Based on current trends, the outlook appears cautiously favorable. The core business is generating more revenue, higher margins, and stronger cash flows, and the company has a clear strategy centered on expansion, efficiency, and sustainability. If SABESP can maintain regulatory support, execute its investment program without overstretching its balance sheet, and continue to harness innovation to control costs and water losses, its financial and competitive position could continue to strengthen. The main uncertainties lie in external policy and environmental conditions and in managing the balance between growth ambitions and financial conservatism.