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Enel Generacion CostaneraBUE:CECO2 +1.14%62 Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.32. 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 473 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks better than 76.74% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Enel Generacion Costanera's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:CECO2'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.32 Max: 4.54
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Enel Generacion Costanera was 4.54. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.32.
BUE:CECO2's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 76.74% of 473
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs BUE:CECO2: 0.30
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Enel Generacion Costanera Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Enel Generacion Costanera Debt-to-Equity 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.
BUE:CECO2 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion Costanera's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion Costanera's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion Costanera's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Enel Generacion Costanera's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #110 out of 473 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Enel Generacion Costanera's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Enel Generacion Costanera's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 4.54. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 0.30 is 69.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #110 out of 473 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion Costanera ranks #110 out of 473 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Enel Generacion Costanera in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99. Enel Generacion Costanera's value of 0.30 is 69.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Enel Generacion Costanera's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.16 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Enel Generacion Costanera has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Utilities - Regulated companies is 0.99, based on 473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.30 is 69.7% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Enel Generacion Costanera and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion Costanera's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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 Debt-to-Equity is 0.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 69.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 0.99. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Enel Generacion Costanera (BUE:CECO2), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.30 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:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.30 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: ARS458.88 vs. price of ARS531.00 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#110 of 473)
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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