Engie Energia ChileXSGO:ECL -1.70%60 Gross Margin % is 33.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 19.70. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ECL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP969.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Engie Energia Chile ranks worse than 57.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engie Energia Chile's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:ECL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 19.7 Max: 28.35
Current: 26.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Engie Energia Chile was 28.35%. The lowest was 1.01%. And the median was 19.70%.
XSGO:ECL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.87% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 31.04
vs XSGO:ECL: 26.51
Engie Energia Chile had a gross margin of 33.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Engie Energia Chile was 14.90% per year.
Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Engie Energia Chile had a gross margin of 33.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Engie Energia Chile Gross Margin % Related Terms
Engie Energia Chile Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engie Energia Chile's Gross Margin % 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:ECL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Engie Energia Chile's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Engie Energia Chile Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Engie Energia Chile's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engie Energia Chile's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) has a Gross Margin % of 33.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Engie Energia Chile and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 19.70. Over the past decade, Engie Energia Chile's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.01 to 28.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #283 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Engie Energia Chile's Gross Margin % too high?
Engie Energia Chile's current Gross Margin % of 33.10% is 68% above median its 10-year median of 19.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 28.35. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 31.04. Engie Energia Chile's value of 33.10% is 6.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #283 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Engie Energia Chile has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engie Energia Chile's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #283 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Engie Energia Chile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.04. Engie Energia Chile's value of 33.10% is 6.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Engie Energia Chile's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.01 to 28.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.70 vs. the industry median of 31.04, Engie Energia Chile 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 Gross Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 31.04, based on 489 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Engie Energia Chile's current Gross Margin % of 33.10% is 6.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Engie Energia Chile and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engie Energia Chile's current Gross Margin % is 33.10%, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 19.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engie Energia Chile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP969.37, compared to a current price of CLP1,770.00 — trading 82.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.10%, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 19.70 and 6.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 31.04. Engie Energia Chile's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL), the current Gross Margin % is 33.10% 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 Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie Energia Chile stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,770.00 is trading 82.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP969.37.
GuruFocus considers Engie Energia Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:ECL:
Gross Margin %: 33.10% (68% above median its 10-year median of 19.70)
GF Value™: CLP969.37 vs. price of CLP1,770.00 (82.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#283 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:ECL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engie Energia Chile SA is in electricity transmission and generation business. The company produces transports and supplies electric power to industrial clients and mining companies in the Great North of Chile. It purchases, sales, distributes and markets gas and its by-products as well as purchase, sale, and transport all kinds of fuels. The company also offers consultancy services in engineering and management specialties and provides maintenance service of the electric system.
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