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Telefonica ChileXSGO:CTC 54 Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CTC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP232.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Telecommunication Services companies, Telefonica Chile ranks better than 88.34% 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 Telefonica Chile's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:CTC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.63 Max: 0.79
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Telefonica Chile was 0.79. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.63.
XSGO:CTC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 88.34% of 326
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs XSGO:CTC: 0.08
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.
Telefonica Chile Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Telefonica Chile Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telefonica Chile's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* 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.
XSGO:CTC vs VZ, TMUS, T: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telefonica Chile'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.
Telefonica Chile Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telefonica Chile's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telefonica Chile'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.
Telefonica Chile (XSGO:CTC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Telefonica Chile and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Telefonica Chile's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Telefonica Chile ranks #38 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Telefonica Chile's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Telefonica Chile's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.79. The Telecommunication Services industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60. Telefonica Chile's value of 0.08 is 86.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telefonica Chile ranks #38 out of 326 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telefonica Chile has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica Chile's Debt-to-Equity compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telefonica Chile ranks #38 out of 326 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Telefonica Chile in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60. Telefonica Chile's value of 0.08 is 86.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Telefonica Chile's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.04 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 0.60, Telefonica Chile 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.60, based on 326 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. Telefonica Chile's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.08 is 86.7% 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 Telefonica Chile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telefonica Chile's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica Chile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Chile (XSGO:CTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP232.90, compared to a current price of CLP392.00 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 86.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.60. Telefonica Chile's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Telefonica Chile (XSGO:CTC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.08 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 Telefonica Chile (XSGO:CTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Chile stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP392.00 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP232.90.
GuruFocus considers Telefonica Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:CTC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.08 (87% below median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: CLP232.90 vs. price of CLP392.00 (68.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#38 of 326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telefonica Chile SA is a telecommunication company based in Chile. The company has aggregated its operations into the divisions of Fixed Telecommunications, Television Services, Corporate Communications and Data and Others which comprises logistics, personnel, and management services. The company offers a wide range of services including broadband, pay television, local telephony, national and international long distance, data transmission, terminal sales and leasing, value-added services and interconnection services, among others. It serves to corporate customers and small and medium enterprises.
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