Operating Margin - Basic Sanitation Company of the State of Sao Paulo SABESP (SWB:SAJA)

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Price: 20.4 EUR 0.99%

Market Cap: 6B EUR

44.2%

Current

29%

Average

13.8%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

44.2%

Operating Profit

17.8B

Revenue

40.2B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
BR	B	Basic Sanitation Company of the State of Sao Paulo SABESP SWB:SAJA	6B EUR	44%
US		American Water Works Company Inc NYSE:AWK	25.6B USD	37%
BR		Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP BOVESPA:SBSP3	93.3B BRL	44%
US		Essential Utilities Inc NYSE:WTRG	10.9B USD	39%
UK		Severn Trent PLC LSE:SVT	8.1B GBP	29%
UK		United Utilities Group PLC LSE:UU	8B GBP	36%
HK		Guangdong Investment Ltd HKEX:270	44.7B HKD	45%
CN		Grandblue Environment Co Ltd SSE:600323	23.7B CNY	23%
UK		Pennon Group PLC LSE:PNN	2.5B GBP	19%
HK		Beijing Enterprises Water Group Ltd HKEX:371	25.5B HKD	21%
CN		Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co Ltd SSE:600008	22.1B CNY	23%

Basic Sanitation Company of the State of Sao Paulo SABESP
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Market Cap

6B EUR

Industry

Utilities

In the bustling state of São Paulo, SABESP, or Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo, stands as a vital pillar in the realm of public utility. Established in the 1970s, it has deeply intertwined itself with the state’s infrastructure and daily life by managing water supply and sewage services for millions of residents. SABESP operates with a business model that rests firmly on the provision and maintenance of essential services. It draws water from extensive natural sources, treating and transporting it through a sprawling network, ensuring that both urban and rural locales have access to clean and safe water. This intricate process not only highlights the complexity of its operations but underscores its commitment to elevating the living conditions within its reach. The company's prowess in efficiently delivering these services has allowed it to become a publically traded entity, thus positioning itself as both a steward of public health and a key player in the economic fabric of the region. Revenue generation for SABESP is predominantly guided by the fees collected from its extensive customer base, ranging from residential users to industrial consumers. The rates charged for its services are closely regulated, ensuring they are both fair and capable of maintaining the company's vast infrastructure. Despite operating within a framework that emphasizes public welfare, SABESP balances its social mandate with business acumen, seeking to optimize its operations and extend its reach. This balance is pivotal as it navigates challenges like urbanization and environmental sustainability, allowing the company to not only supply water and manage waste but also to reinvest in technological advancements and infrastructure improvements. Ultimately, as SABESP continues to grow, it remains a quintessential example of how utility companies can sustain profitability while advancing public health objectives.

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Basic Sanitation Company of the State of Sao Paulo SABESP
SWB:SAJA