Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP SBS
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Full analysis: 11 Aug 2026
Latest news check: 12 May 2026
General analysis — not personal advice.
HOLD
7/10
Confidence
Existing position can be maintained pending further confirmation from the upcoming report.
Strong operational trends post-privatization are balanced by regulatory uncertainty and leverage, supporting a neutral stance.
Market sentiment
7/10
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Trend: Stable
The market responds positively to privatization-driven efficiency gains and earnings momentum, although the share price has been weak recently.
Price context
The stock trades around 5.31 USD after a 12 % decline over the past three months, reflecting a mix of Brazilian macro uncertainty and priced-in regulatory risk.
Risk assessment
6/10
Dilution:
Low
Strong cash flows and no immediate equity need
Jurisdiction:
Medium
Brazil with political and regulatory exposure
Execution:
Medium
Unproven private governance and large capex targets
Recent changes
- Q1 delivered strong profit and EBITDA growth with margin expansion, but higher investment spending and rising leverage pressured cash-flow conversion.
About the company
SABESP is Brazil's largest water and wastewater utility serving over 30 million people in São Paulo state. The company was partially privatized in 2024 and now focuses on cost control and major investments to achieve universal coverage by 2033.
Sector:
Water and sewage
Type:
Industrial
Next report
12 Aug 2026
Q2
Catalysts
28 Aug 2026
EGM
Low
Q4 2026
Investment progress
Medium
Horizon:
Bull case
Privatization is driving efficiency gains visible in strong EBITDA growth and margin expansion.
Bear case
Regulatory tariff decisions and high leverage could limit earnings growth.
Sensitivity analysis
| Factor | If it weakens | If it strengthens |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff adjustments from ARSESP | Lower-than-expected tariff increases reduce revenue growth and margin expansion. | Higher approved tariffs boost revenues and support higher valuation of the regulated asset base. |
| Execution of universalization investments | Delays in the capex program slow growth in the regulated asset base. | Faster execution increases the regulated asset base and future revenues. |
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Signal rationale (informational)
Strong operational trends post-privatization are balanced by regulatory uncertainty and leverage, supporting a neutral stance.
Recent news
- The company signed agreements with Veolia and IoT partners for technology upgrades at treatment plants. Q1 2026 showed strong growth in adjusted earnings and EBITDA.
Key figures
Revenue
Q1 2026
RL 9,968M
Revenue TTM
TTM
RL 25.0B
EBITDA
Q1 2026
RL 3.8B
Cash
Q1 2026
RL 19,200M
Total debt
Q1 2026
RL 31,700M
Gross margin
FY 2025
37.0%
Shares outstanding
Q1 2026
3,510M
Price & valuation
Last close
USD 5.21
Market Cap
USD 18.3B
1 week
-4.1 %
3 months
-11.2 %
Exchange
NYSE
Type
Industrials
Sector
Water and sewage
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