Naturgy Chile Gas NaturalXSGO:NTGCLGAS +0.30%60 Interest Coverage is 3.93 as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 7.52. GuruFocus rates XSGO:NTGCLGAS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP372.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Utilities - Regulated companies, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural ranks better than 90.62% 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. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP33,607 Mil. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-8,545 Mil.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.93.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:NTGCLGAS'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 7.52 Max: 727.3
Current: 49.52
XSGO:NTGCLGAS's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 90.62% of 448
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs XSGO:NTGCLGAS: 49.52
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS) 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 .
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural Interest Coverage Related Terms
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural 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.
XSGO:NTGCLGAS vs SRE: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural'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.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural Interest Coverage vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Interest Coverage falls into.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural 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.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS) has a Interest Coverage of 3.93 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Naturgy Chile Gas Natural and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 7.52. Over the past decade, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.92 to 727.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural ranks #42 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Interest Coverage too high?
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's current Interest Coverage of 3.93 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 7.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 727.30. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's value of 3.93 is 3.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural ranks #42 out of 448 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's Interest Coverage compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural ranks #42 out of 448 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Naturgy Chile Gas Natural in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 3.80. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's value of 3.93 is 3.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.92 to 727.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.52 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural 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 448 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. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's current Interest Coverage of 3.93 is 3.4% 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 Naturgy Chile Gas Natural 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. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's current Interest Coverage is 3.93, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 7.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naturgy Chile Gas Natural stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP372.43, compared to a current price of CLP610.79 — trading 64% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 3.93, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 7.52 and 3.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 3.80. Naturgy Chile Gas Natural's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS), the current Interest Coverage is 3.93 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 Naturgy Chile Gas Natural (XSGO:NTGCLGAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naturgy Chile Gas Natural stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP610.79 is trading 64% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP372.43.
GuruFocus considers Naturgy Chile Gas Natural to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:NTGCLGAS:
Interest Coverage: 3.93 (48% below median its 10-year median of 7.52)
GF Value™: CLP372.43 vs. price of CLP610.79 (64% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#42 of 448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:NTGCLGAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Naturgy Chile Gas Natural SA engages in the generation, distribution, and maintenance of electricity. The company also sells liquefied gas and natural gas in Chile, Colombia, and Argentina.
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