SBS

Based on Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does SABESP do?

SABESP provides water supply, sanitary sewage, urban drainage, and solid waste management services across São Paulo state in Brazil. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers through one of the largest water infrastructure networks in Latin America.

Does SBS pay dividends?

Yes, SABESP pays a regular dividend. As a regulated utility with relatively stable cash flows from essential water and sewage services, the company distributes a portion of earnings to shareholders. Currency fluctuations and regulatory decisions can influence the dividend amount received by foreign investors.

When does SBS report earnings?

SABESP reports on a quarterly cadence, standard for NYSE-listed companies. For exact dates and the most recent results, check SABESP's investor relations page directly, as our data source does not cover upcoming earnings dates.

Is SBS a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates SBS as Good overall. Its Quality and Moat pillars are strong, and its Valuation is rated Attractive. However, the Weak Growth and Weak Risk ratings highlight real challenges tied to Brazil's regulatory and macroeconomic environment. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is SBS overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for SBS is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock is not expensive relative to sector peers. This may reflect the market pricing in the risks associated with emerging-market utility operations. See the complete valuation analysis by signing up for a Pro account.

How does SBS compare to its competitors?

SABESP differs from North American peers like AWK, WTRG, and AWR primarily through its emerging-market exposure. It serves a much larger population base but operates under greater regulatory and currency risk. Its Attractive Valuation rating may partly reflect this risk premium relative to US-listed water utilities.

What is SBS's market cap bracket?

SABESP is classified as a large-cap company. Despite operating in an emerging market, its scale — serving tens of millions of people across São Paulo state — places it among the larger publicly traded water utilities globally.

Who founded SABESP?

SABESP was established in 1954 as a state-owned enterprise by the government of São Paulo. Founding context and corporate history are widely documented on the company's official website and investor relations materials.

Is SBS a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality perspective, SABESP's Strong Quality and Good Moat ratings indicate durable fundamentals. However, the Weak Risk rating is a meaningful consideration for long-horizon investors. UQS Score is designed to help investors assess these trade-offs — the full analysis is available to Pro members.

What is the main competitive advantage of SABESP?

SABESP's primary competitive advantage is its position as a regulated monopoly serving São Paulo state — one of the most populous regions in the world. This natural monopoly status, reflected in its Good Moat rating, makes meaningful competition from new entrants practically impossible under current regulatory structures.

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP has meaningful competitive advantages that should protect its market position. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for SBS.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.