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Energia LatinaXSGO:ENLASA 66 Interest Coverage is 15.62 as of Mar. 2026, which is 211% above its 10-year median of 5.03. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ENLASA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP852.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 323 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Energia Latina ranks better than 82.97% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Energia Latina's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP2,196 Mil. Energia Latina's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-141 Mil.
Energia Latina's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.62.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Energia Latina's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:ENLASA'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.54 Med: 5.03 Max: 10.08
Current: 8.95
XSGO:ENLASA's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 82.97% of 323
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 2.77
vs XSGO:ENLASA: 8.95
Energia Latina (XSGO:ENLASA) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Energia Latina Interest Coverage Related Terms
Energia Latina Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Energia Latina's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
XSGO:ENLASA vs CEG, VST, NRG: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Energia Latina's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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.
Energia Latina Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Energia Latina's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energia Latina's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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.
Energia Latina (XSGO:ENLASA) has a Interest Coverage of 15.62 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Energia Latina and its competitors. This is 211% above median its historical median of 5.03. Over the past decade, Energia Latina's Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.54 to 10.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Energia Latina ranks #55 out of 323 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Energia Latina's Interest Coverage too high?
Energia Latina's current Interest Coverage of 15.62 is 211% above median its 10-year median of 5.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.54 to a high of 10.08. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Energia Latina's value of 15.62 is 463.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energia Latina ranks #55 out of 323 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Energia Latina has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energia Latina's Interest Coverage compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Energia Latina ranks #55 out of 323 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Energia Latina in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 2.77. Energia Latina's value of 15.62 is 463.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Energia Latina's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 3.54 to 10.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.03 vs. the industry median of 2.77, Energia Latina 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 Interest Coverage for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.77, based on 323 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Energia Latina's current Interest Coverage of 15.62 is 463.9% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Energia Latina and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Interest Coverage is 2.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energia Latina's current Interest Coverage is 15.62, which is 211% above median its own 10-year median of 5.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energia Latina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energia Latina (XSGO:ENLASA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP852.49, compared to a current price of CLP1,020.00 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 15.62, which is 211% above median its 10-year median of 5.03 and 463.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.77. Energia Latina's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Energia Latina (XSGO:ENLASA), the current Interest Coverage is 15.62 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 Energia Latina (XSGO:ENLASA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energia Latina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,020.00 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP852.49.
GuruFocus considers Energia Latina to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:ENLASA:
Interest Coverage: 15.62 (211% above median its 10-year median of 5.03)
GF Value™: CLP852.49 vs. price of CLP1,020.00 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 463.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#55 of 323)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:ENLASA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energia Latina SA is a Chile-based electricity generation company. The company focuses on the generation of electricity, and selling power and energy in the Central Interconnected System. It operates six power generation plants, four of which are conventional thermoelectric plants based on diesel oil, and two solar PMG plants. The company sells power and energy in the National Electric System.
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