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Enel Generacion CostaneraBUE:CECO2 +1.14%62 Cash-to-Debt is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates BUE:CECO2 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS458.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 76.65% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Enel Generacion Costanera's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Enel Generacion Costaneracould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Enel Generacion Costanera's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CECO2'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.49 Max: 1.17
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, Enel Generacion Costanera's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.49.
BUE:CECO2's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 76.65% of 484
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.23
vs BUE:CECO2: 1.13
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Enel Generacion Costanera Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Enel Generacion Costanera Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Costanera Cash-to-Debt vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Costanera's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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.
Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.13 as of Mar. 2026. This is 131% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Enel Generacion Costanera's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #113 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.13 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.17. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.23. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 1.13 is 391.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #113 out of 484 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Enel Generacion Costanera has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enel Generacion Costanera's Cash-to-Debt compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #113 out of 484 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Enel Generacion Costanera in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.23. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 1.13 is 391.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Enel Generacion Costanera's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.23, Enel Generacion Costanera has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.23, based on 484 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.13 is 391.3% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.13, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS458.88, compared to a current price of ARS531.00 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.13, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 391.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.23. Enel Generacion Costanera's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.13 as of Mar. 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 Costanera (BUE:CECO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion Costanera stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS531.00 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS458.88.
GuruFocus considers Enel Generacion Costanera to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:CECO2:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.13 (131% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 391.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#113 of 484)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:CECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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