CPFL Energia is an integrated company operating in the Brazilian electricity sector, with operations in the distribution, generation, transmission and sale of energy and services. Its main segment, distribution, is the largest in Brazil by volume of energy sold, serving approximately 10.8 million customers in over 680 municipalities. In the generation segment, the company is among the largest in the country, with a portfolio comprised mostly of renewable sources. The company also has a significant operation in the transmission segment, with thousands of kilometers of lines and substations. Additionally, through its sales and services front, it offers integrated solutions in energy management, energy efficiency and distributed generation nationwide.
How many years of EBITDA are required to pay off the company's net debt considering the lease agreements, according to the official accounting standard IFRS16. As a market consensus, a value of up to 3 years of leverage is accepted for most companies.
How much the company's debt represents in % in relation to its equity. As a market consensus, a value less than or equal to 1 is accepted, above that leverage can end up hurting the final result at some point.
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