Cosan: Long-Term Payoffs From Efficient Capital Allocation

Sep. 23, 2023 2:26 AM ETCosan S.A. (CSAN) StockCSAN4 Comments
Bernard Zambonin
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Summary

  • Cosan is a Brazilian conglomerate operating in various sectors including agribusiness, fuel distribution, natural gas, and lubricants.
  • Despite its complexity and history of mergers and acquisitions, Cosan maintains a consistent track record of financial results and efficient capital allocation across its portfolio of businesses.
  • The company's key subsidiaries, such as Raízen, Rumo, Compass, and Moove, contribute to its overall performance, with growth and profitability varying by segment.
  • While Cosan's unique investment thesis focuses on long-term returns, potential investors should be aware of its capital allocation strategy, debt management, and the intricacies of its diversified holdings in the natural resources sector.

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Felipe Cruz

Cosan (NYSE:CSAN) is one of Brazil's largest companies. It operates in various sectors, including agribusiness, fuel distribution, natural gas, and lubricants, with leading companies in their respective industries.

Cosan has a moderate and continuous growth history, even in challenging economic scenarios

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