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Compania Electrica del LitoralXSGO:LITORAL 18 Interest Coverage is 7.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 46.21. GuruFocus rates XSGO:LITORAL with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP11,786.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 450 Utilities - Regulated companies, Compania Electrica del Litoral ranks better than 83.11% 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 Electrica del Litoral's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP296 Mil. Compania Electrica del Litoral's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-38 Mil.
Compania Electrica del Litoral's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.73.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compania Electrica del Litoral's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:LITORAL'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.67 Med: 46.21 Max: 1036.32
Current: 17.35
XSGO:LITORAL's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 83.11% of 450
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs XSGO:LITORAL: 17.35
Compania Electrica del Litoral (XSGO:LITORAL) 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 Electrica del Litoral Interest Coverage Related Terms
Compania Electrica del Litoral Interest Coverage 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.
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 Electrica del Litoral Interest Coverage Chart
XSGO:LITORAL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Compania Electrica del Litoral'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 Electrica del Litoral Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Compania Electrica del Litoral's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania Electrica del Litoral's Interest Coverage falls into.
Compania Electrica del Litoral 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:
* 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 Electrica del Litoral (XSGO:LITORAL) has a Interest Coverage of 7.73 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Compania Electrica del Litoral and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 46.21. Over the past decade, Compania Electrica del Litoral's Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.67 to 1,036.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Electrica del Litoral ranks #76 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Compania Electrica del Litoral's Interest Coverage too high?
Compania Electrica del Litoral's current Interest Coverage of 7.73 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 46.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.67 to a high of 1,036.32. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Compania Electrica del Litoral's value of 7.73 is 103.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Electrica del Litoral ranks #76 out of 450 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compania Electrica del Litoral has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Electrica del Litoral's Interest Coverage compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Compania Electrica del Litoral ranks #76 out of 450 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Compania Electrica del Litoral in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Compania Electrica del Litoral's value of 7.73 is 103.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Compania Electrica del Litoral's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 12.67 to 1,036.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.21 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Compania Electrica del Litoral 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 - Regulated company?
The median Interest Coverage among Utilities - Regulated companies is 3.80, based on 450 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. Compania Electrica del Litoral's current Interest Coverage of 7.73 is 103.4% 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 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 Electrica del Litoral and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Interest Coverage is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania Electrica del Litoral's current Interest Coverage is 7.73, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 46.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Electrica del Litoral stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Electrica del Litoral (XSGO:LITORAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP11,786.85, compared to a current price of CLP10,550.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 7.73, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 46.21 and 103.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.80. Compania Electrica del Litoral's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 6 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 Electrica del Litoral (XSGO:LITORAL), the current Interest Coverage is 7.73 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 Electrica del Litoral (XSGO:LITORAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Electrica del Litoral stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP10,550.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP11,786.85.
GuruFocus considers Compania Electrica del Litoral to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:LITORAL:
Interest Coverage: 7.73 (83% below median its 10-year median of 46.21)
GF Value™: CLP11,786.85 vs. price of CLP10,550.00 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#76 of 450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:LITORAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania Electrica del Litoral Business Description
Compania Electrica del Litoral SA generates, distributes and supplies electric energy in Chile and internationally. Additionally it also provides services related to the construction of electric works and involves in the retail of household appliances. It also has other commercial and investment activities.
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