Compania Chilena de FosforosXSGO:FOSFOROS 61 Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 229% above its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates XSGO:FOSFOROS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP456.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Forest Products companies, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks better than 51.75% 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:FOSFOROS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.14 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Compania Chilena de Fosforos was 0.46. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.14.
XSGO:FOSFOROS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 51.75% of 257
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs XSGO:FOSFOROS: 0.46
Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Compania Chilena de Fosforos Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Compania Chilena de Fosforos 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.
XSGO:FOSFOROS vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Compania Chilena de Fosforos'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.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania Chilena de Fosforos'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.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors. This is 229% above median its historical median of 0.14. Over the past decade, Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #124 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 229% above median its 10-year median of 0.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.46. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Compania Chilena de Fosforos' value of 0.46 is 4.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #124 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compania Chilena de Fosforos has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #124 out of 257 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Compania Chilena de Fosforos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Compania Chilena de Fosforos' value of 0.46 is 4.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Compania Chilena de Fosforos' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.14 vs. the industry median of 0.48, Compania Chilena de Fosforos 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 Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 257 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. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.46 is 4.2% 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 229% above median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP456.64, compared to a current price of CLP379.99 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46, which is 229% above median its 10-year median of 0.14 and 4.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. Compania Chilena de Fosforos' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.46 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Chilena de Fosforos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP379.99 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP456.64.
GuruFocus considers Compania Chilena de Fosforos to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:FOSFOROS:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.46 (229% above median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: CLP456.64 vs. price of CLP379.99 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% below the Forest Products median (#124 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:FOSFOROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania Chilena de Fosforos SA manufactures and trades safety matches and various other microwood products. Its product offerings include splints, matches, ice cream sticks, chopsticks, and paint palettes among others. It is also involved in agriculture, and fruit plantations by producing and marketing fruits such as blueberries, apples, wine grapes, and cherries. The company's operating segments are; Products associated with ignition, Agricultural activity, and Wood products. Maximum revenue is derived from the Products associated with ignition segment which includes the sale of household matches. Geographically, a majority of the firm's revenue is generated through the export of its products to markets like the United States, Peru, Brazil, Fiji, Japan, Europe, China, and others.
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