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Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais
(NYSE:CIG)
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
â–¼(-6.10% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is held back primarily by deteriorating recent financial momentum (margin compression and a sharp drop in free cash flow) and a bearish technical picture with the stock trading below major moving averages. These are partially offset by attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield) and a generally positive earnings-call outlook highlighted by solid EBITDA growth, strong funding/cash generation, and disciplined capex execution, despite near-term volatility in the trading segment and higher finance costs.
Positive Factors
Regulated, diversified utility base
Its presence across regulated distribution and transmission, alongside generation, provides business diversification and recurring infrastructure revenues. This essential-service exposure supports resilience over the medium term, although individual segments remain subject to regulation and operating conditions.
Negative Factors
Margin compression and weaker cash conversion
Recent revenue deceleration and lower gross, EBITDA and net margins indicate a less favorable cost and revenue mix. The sharp free-cash-flow decline, combined with low operating cash flow relative to debt, reduces flexibility during heavy investment spending.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Regulated, diversified utility base
Its presence across regulated distribution and transmission, alongside generation, provides business diversification and recurring infrastructure revenues. This essential-service exposure supports resilience over the medium term, although individual segments remain subject to regulation and operating conditions.
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Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais (CIG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$6.45B
Dividend Yield8.14%
Average Volume (3M)6.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.2
Beta (1Y)0.32
Revenue Growth10.16%
EPS Growth-29.63%
CountryUS
Employees5,320
SectorUtilities
Sector Strength65
IndustryRegulated Electric
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.61
Shares Outstanding1,905,179,900
10 Day Avg. Volume4,600,156
30 Day Avg. Volume6,199,051
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.10
Price to Sales (P/S)0.73
P/FCF Ratio9.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.14B
Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CIG) is a prominent Brazilian energy company whose operations, conducted through its various subsidiaries, span the entire electricity value chain: generation, transmission, distribution, and retail. As of Dec...
How the Company Makes Money
CEMIG makes money mainly by providing regulated electricity services and selling electricity. A significant portion of revenue comes from its electricity distribution business, which bills end customers for energy delivered over its distribution n...
Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 13, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented numerous operational and financial positives: recurring EBITDA and net income growth, disciplined and on-track investments (BRL 3.3 billion in H1 toward a BRL 6.7 billion plan), robust funding (BRL 4.6 billion), improved distribution quality metrics, strong transmission and generation results, and a solid credit profile. The main negatives were concentrated in the trading segment (negative recurring EBITDA of -BRL 180 million and a BRL 191 million provision), higher consolidated costs (+15.5%) related to investment and seasonal effects, volume declines in some segments (captive market down 3.8%, Gasmig volume -17%), and increased financial expenses from recent funding. Management expects trading and leverage dynamics to improve after position settlement and the 2028 tariff review. Overall, the positives (broad-based operational strength, investment progress, cash generation, and quality metrics) outweigh the near-term negatives focused in trading and financing costs.Positive Updates
Strong Quarterly Operating Performance
Operating performance of BRL 2.5 billion in the quarter with recurring EBITDA growth of 9.3% year-over-year (consolidated). Consolidated net income increased 15.6% year-over-year.
Negative Updates
Trading Business Losses
Cemig Trading posted a negative recurring EBITDA of -BRL 180 million in the quarter, driven by position settlements, higher energy purchase costs and a concentrated sub-market (South) effect. A BRL 191 million provision related to a major industrial client was recorded (non-cash).
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Quarterly Operating Performance
Operating performance of BRL 2.5 billion in the quarter with recurring EBITDA growth of 9.3% year-over-year (consolidated). Consolidated net income increased 15.6% year-over-year.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated a disciplined, investment-led guidance: a BRL 6.7 billion 2026 capex plan with BRL 3.3 billion (49%) spent in H1 — including BRL 2.6 billion in distribution, BRL 275 million in generation & transmission and BRL 227 million in Gasmig (BRL 92 million for the Midwest project; 33.5 km built) — supported by BRL 4.6 billion of funding in Q2; operating cash in H1 was ~BRL 4 billion (annualized ~BRL 8 billion) and quarterly operating performance/EBITDA was BRL 2.5 billion. They expect a positive tariff review in 2028 (citing >BRL 22 billion in the review cycle), implemented a 6.5% average tariff adjustment (4.9% Portion B), and maintain a 50% minimum payout (interest on capital BRL 631 million; BRL 0.22/share). Near-term: consolidated recurring EBITDA +9.3% YoY, Cemig D EBITDA +21% YoY, trading recurring EBITDA -BRL 180 million with a BRL 191 million provision, ECL reversal +BRL 232 million, additional RAP +BRL 36 million, transmission EBITDA +50% to BRL 190 million, leverage 2.58 (ratings AAA/AA+), and no budget change for El Niño; trading is expected to improve in H2 and materially in 2028 (management cited ~BRL 1–1.8 billion).Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 34.37B | 42.75B | 39.82B | 36.85B | 34.46B | 33.65B |
| Gross Profit | 4.57B | 7.24B | 7.83B | 8.38B | 6.81B | 6.72B |
| EBITDA | 5.62B | 8.71B | 11.74B | 9.15B | 6.24B | 6.92B |
| Net Income | 3.07B | 4.90B | 7.12B | 5.76B | 4.09B | 3.75B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 70.86B | 66.99B | 59.73B | 55.00B | 53.67B | 52.05B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.08B | 2.66B | 3.45B | 3.13B | 4.24B | 4.05B |
| Total Debt | 22.75B | 19.87B | 12.71B | 10.26B | 10.94B | 11.61B |
| Total Liabilities | 41.68B | 38.43B | 32.34B | 30.34B | 31.89B | 32.58B |
| Stockholders Equity | 29.18B | 28.56B | 27.38B | 24.65B | 21.78B | 19.46B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 656.52M | 3.31B | 4.58B | 5.38B | 6.32B | 648.76M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.20B | 4.00B | 5.50B | 6.64B | 6.61B | 682.59M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -8.23B | -6.53B | -2.38B | -3.97B | -3.21B | 254.11M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 2.93B | 2.54B | -2.76B | -2.58B | -2.79B | -1.10B |
Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais Technical Analysis
Negative
2.13
Price Trends
2.09
Negative
2.22
Negative
2.11
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.04
Positive
29.10
Positive
7.14
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CIG, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2.13 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.11, above the 50-day MA of 2.09, and above the 200-day MA of 2.11, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.04 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 29.10 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 7.14 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CIG.
Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais Risk Analysis
Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais disclosed 60 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (66)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $7.79B | 3.15 | 13.16% | 4.55% | 26.97% | 11.70% | |
66 Neutral | $17.65B | 18.10 | 5.60% | 3.62% | 6.62% | 11.55% | |
64 Neutral | $18.30B | 55.38 | 7.56% | 4.33% | 16.38% | 2994.33% | |
63 Neutral | $10.51B | 5.60 | 37.94% | 4.74% | 8.22% | 88.79% | |
62 Neutral | $6.45B | 9.20 | 16.88% | 7.37% | 10.16% | -29.63% | |
62 Neutral | $56.50B | 24.90 | 7.14% | 2.80% | 0.88% | -16.61% |
* Utilities Sector Average
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Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais Corporate Events
Cemig Names New CEO and Posts Solid 1Q26 Results Amid Higher Capex and Free-Market Growth
Jun 9, 2026
In a governance shift on May 7, 2026, Cemig’s board elected long-time company engineer and sector veteran Alexandre Ramos Peixoto as chief executive officer, highlighting his regulatory and institutional experience and prior leadership roles...
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