Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


XSGO:FOSFOROS Compania Chilena de Fosforos SA XSGO:FOSFOROS
61 GF Score
Price CLP379.99
GF Value CLP456.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Compania Chilena de Fosforos Interest Coverage?

Compania Chilena de Fosforos XSGO:FOSFOROS 61 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:FOSFOROS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP456.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Forest Products companies, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks worse than 549450% 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. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-1,453 Mil. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-763 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:


XSGO:FOSFOROS's Interest Coverage is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 3.97
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Interest Coverage only.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Compania Chilena de Fosforos  (XSGO:FOSFOROS) 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 .


Compania Chilena de Fosforos Interest Coverage Related Terms


Compania Chilena de Fosforos Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compania Chilena de Fosforos'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.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos Interest Coverage Chart

Compania Chilena de Fosforos Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Compania Chilena de Fosforos Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSGO:FOSFOROS vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Compania Chilena de Fosforos'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.


Compania Chilena de Fosforos Interest Coverage vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Coverage falls into.


XSGO:FOSFOROS
61GF Score
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Compania Chilena de Fosforos Interest Coverage Calculation

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:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Expense was CLP-2,469 Mil. Its Operating Income was CLP-4,007 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP20,646 Mil.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Expense was CLP-763 Mil. Its Operating Income was CLP-1,453 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP23,397 Mil.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos did not have earnings to cover the 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #999999 out of 182 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Interest Coverage too high?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos' current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Based on the distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #999999 out of 182 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Interest Coverage compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Compania Chilena de Fosforos ranks #999999 out of 182 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Compania Chilena de Fosforos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.97. 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 a Forest Products company?
The median Interest Coverage among Forest Products companies is 3.97, based on 182 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. 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 Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 CLP456.75, compared to a current price of CLP379.99 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 CLP456.75. GuruFocus considers Compania Chilena de Fosforos to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:FOSFOROS:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: CLP456.75 vs. price of CLP379.99 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Avenida Los Conquistadores No. 1700, 15th Floor, Providencia, Santiago, CHL
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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