Profit before deduction of interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization: Cemig SA (CIG)

CEMIG generates revenue through its monopoly on electricity supply for the industry and residents of Minas Gerais. Profitability relies on government price indexation, although political control limits excess profits. The sector remains crisis-resistant due to fixed tariffs. Operating profit in cash terms helps assess the asset's growth potential, with the latest figure standing at 1372.76.
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais (CIG) - metric breakdowns and financial figures

As Brazil's largest energy holding company with monopoly status in Minas Gerais, CEMIG generates significant cash flow driven by low-cost hydropower generation. This metric measures the business's real operational efficiency, excluding the impact of taxes, depreciation, and debt service costs during a period of tight Fed policy. By analyzing the EBITDA growth trajectory, an investor can assess the company's speed of adaptation to expensive loans and the stability of future dividends.