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Chilime Hydropower CoXNEP:CHCL -0.24%73 EBITDA Margin % is 72.27% as of Jan. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 71.68. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CHCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR197.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks better than 84.36% on this metric.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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Chilime Hydropower Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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Chilime Hydropower Co EBITDA Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Chilime Hydropower Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co EBITDA Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Chilime Hydropower Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chilime Hydropower Co's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 72.27% as of Jan. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 71.68. Over the past decade, Chilime Hydropower Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 51.23 to 84.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #66 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Chilime Hydropower Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 72.27% is near median its 10-year median of 71.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.23 to a high of 84.71. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EBITDA Margin % is 27.65. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 72.27% is 161.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #66 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chilime Hydropower Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chilime Hydropower Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #66 out of 422 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Chilime Hydropower Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 27.65. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 72.27% is 161.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Chilime Hydropower Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 51.23 to 84.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.68 vs. the industry median of 27.65, Chilime Hydropower Co 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 27.65, based on 422 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chilime Hydropower Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 72.27% is 161.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 27.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chilime Hydropower Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 72.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 71.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR197.21, compared to a current price of NPR494.00 — trading 150.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 72.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 71.68 and 161.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 27.65. Chilime Hydropower Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 72.27% as of Jan. 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR494.00 is trading 150.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR197.21.
GuruFocus considers Chilime Hydropower Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:CHCL:
EBITDA Margin %: 72.27% (near median its 10-year median of 71.68)
GF Value™: NPR197.21 vs. price of NPR494.00 (150.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 161.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#66 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:CHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chilime Hydropower Co Ltd is a company operating in the utility sector. The company is mainly engaged in the generation of hydroelectricity. It owns and operates a power plant with a 22.1 MW installed capacity and is located in the capital city of Kathmandu. The company sells bulk electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority. The company, through its subsidiaries, develops hydropower projects.
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