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Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR

UGPA3B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão

SectorEnergy

IndustryOil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Beta (adjusted)0.51

Intrinsic Value $3.59median of 5 methods · middle span $1-$4based on filings through 31 Dec 2024

Market Price $7.32Price as of 30 Sep 2026

Significantly overvaluedIntrinsic value is 51% below the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

marker beyond scale (-51%)

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Market Cap $7.8B

Shares Outstanding 1.1B diluted

Next Earnings Date11 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend12 Dec 2025

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Ultrapar Holdings Inc. (UGP) presents a balanced risk-reward profile as of mid-2026. The company has demonstrated strong operational execution, highlighted by a robust Q1 2026 earnings beat and solid cash flow generation that has successfully reduced leverage to 1.5x. However, its ambitious R$ 2.6 billion capex plan for 2026, heavy exposure to Brazil's macroeconomic and regulatory volatility, and thin refining/distribution margins keep the stock on a Hold. While the valuation remains attractive on an EBITDA basis and is supported by a newly approved 1.61% share buyback program, further upside depends on sustained margin improvements at Ipiranga and stable currency conditions.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets7 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$5.00

Mean target$6.72

High · most bullish analyst$8.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$5.0020%

The bear case involves a sharp reacceleration of inflation in Brazil, leading to aggressive interest rate hikes that pressure Ultrapar's leveraged balance sheet (debt-to-equity over 100%). Additionally, adverse regulatory interventions in fuel pricing, severe currency depreciation, or operational bottlenecks in waterway logistics (Hidrovias) could compress margins and restrict cash flow, forcing a reduction in expansion capex and dividend distributions.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$6.7250%

Matches the consensus mean

The base case assumes steady operational performance across Ultrapar's core segments (Ipiranga, Ultragaz, and Ultracargo) with Hidrovias contributing stable logistics volumes. Leverage is expected to remain controlled around 1.5x to 1.7x, and the company will execute its R$ 2.6 billion capex plan in a disciplined manner. Margins will see moderate, gradual improvements, offset by typical emerging market currency fluctuations and competitive pressures in the Brazilian fuel distribution market.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$8.0030%

The bull case is driven by faster-than-expected margin expansion at Ipiranga, seamless integration and high-yield synergy realization from the Hidrovias logistics acquisition, and a strengthening Brazilian Real. Stronger domestic demand and successful execution of the R$ 2.6 billion capex plan (especially in high-margin expansion projects) could accelerate free cash flow, allowing for higher dividend payouts and aggressive execution of the newly approved share buyback program.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Strong market leadership in Brazilian fuel distribution (Ipiranga) and LPG (Ultragaz).
Robust cash flow generation with Q1 2026 leverage falling to 1.5x, enhancing financial flexibility.
Strategic diversification into high-growth logistics and waterways via the Hidrovias integration.
Shareholder-friendly capital allocation, supported by a newly approved 18 million share buyback program.

Key Investment Risks

High sensitivity to Brazilian macroeconomic volatility, inflation, and BRL/USD exchange rates.
Regulatory and political risks surrounding fuel pricing policies in Brazil.
Elevated leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio exceeding 100%, exposing the company to high interest rate environments.
Thin operating margins inherent to the fuel retail and distribution industry.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Government imposition of direct price controls on gasoline and diesel in Brazil.
Consolidated leverage rising back above 2.5x Net Debt / EBITDA due to aggressive debt-funded M&A.
A severe prolonged drought affecting Hidrovias' waterway transport capacity and EBITDA contribution.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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