Energy sector companies in Portugal significantly reduced their average payment term in 2025, dropping from 33 to 24 days, representing a decrease of about 27%, according to an analysis by Iberinform. The average collection period also decreased, from 26 to 23 days, which Iberinform considers reflects an improvement in the efficiency of financial flows and treasury management of these companies.
The companies analyzed with available financial information totaled a turnover of 18.8 billion euros in 2025. However, this billing is highly concentrated, with the ten largest companies representing almost 78% of the total. Although micro-companies account for 75% of the total number of companies and small companies for 18%, making 93% when combined.
Geographically, the Lisbon district concentrates the largest operators and the highest number of companies analyzed, with 38%, followed by Porto with 22%. Between these two districts are six out of every ten companies analyzed in the study.
Regarding the profile of companies, more than half (54%) have been operating for more than five years. In terms of risk, 14% are classified by Iberinform as having high risk, while the remaining 86% present medium or low risk.
