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Enel Generacion ChileXSGO:ENELGXCH 70 Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.45% as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ENELGXCH with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP378.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Enel Generacion Chile ranks better than 80.6% on this metric.
As of today (2026-09-02), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Enel Generacion Chile is 7.45%.
As of today (2026-09-02), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Enel Generacion Chile is 7.45%.
XSGO:ENELGXCH's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 80.6% of 232
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.65
vs XSGO:ENELGXCH: 7.45
During the past 12 months, Enel Generacion Chile's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 108.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Enel Generacion Chile was 108.70% per year. The lowest was -40.80% per year. And the median was 1.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Enel Generacion Chile's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Enel Generacion Chile Forward Dividend Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Chile's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Chile's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Enel Generacion Chile Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CLP 34.819128
2026-05-11
2026-05-09
2026-05-15
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
CLP:CLP 1.000000
CLP 6.310373
2026-01-12
2026-01-10
2026-01-16
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
CLP:CLP 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Enel Generacion Chile's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 7.45% mean?
Enel Generacion Chile (XSGO:ENELGXCH) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 7.45% as of Sep. 02, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Enel Generacion Chile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Chile ranks #45 out of 232 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Enel Generacion Chile's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Enel Generacion Chile's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.45%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65. Enel Generacion Chile's value of 7.45% is 104.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Chile ranks #45 out of 232 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Enel Generacion Chile has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enel Generacion Chile's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Chile ranks #45 out of 232 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Enel Generacion Chile in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65. Enel Generacion Chile's value of 7.45% is 104.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.65, based on 232 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Enel Generacion Chile's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 7.45% is 104.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Enel Generacion Chile and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Chile's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enel Generacion Chile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Chile (XSGO:ENELGXCH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP378.06, compared to a current price of CLP552.38 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.45% and 104.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.65. Enel Generacion Chile's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Chile (XSGO:ENELGXCH), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.45% as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Enel Generacion Chile (XSGO:ENELGXCH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Chile stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP552.38 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP378.06.
GuruFocus considers Enel Generacion Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:ENELGXCH:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 7.45%
GF Value™: CLP378.06 vs. price of CLP552.38 (46.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#45 of 232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:ENELGXCH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Enel Generacion Chile SA is engaged in the generation and sale of electrical energy in Chile. The group's business is operated through a group of thermoelectric, hydroelectric, and wind power plants operating within the National Electric System, in which the generation of each generating unit is defined by the National Electric Coordinator. Additionally, the group also makes offers for regulated supply tenders considering all the country's generation assets together.
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