Inversiones Siemel (XSGO:SIEMEL) Interest Coverage: 1.68 (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median

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XSGO:SIEMEL Inversiones Siemel SA XSGO:SIEMEL
69 GF Score
Price CLP379.00
GF Value CLP405.59
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What is Inversiones Siemel Interest Coverage?

Inversiones Siemel XSGO:SIEMEL 69 Interest Coverage is 1.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates XSGO:SIEMEL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP405.59. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Conglomerates companies, Inversiones Siemel ranks worse than 82.81% 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. Inversiones Siemel's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP3,346 Mil. Inversiones Siemel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-1,988 Mil. Inversiones Siemel's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.68. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Inversiones Siemel's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XSGO:SIEMEL' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 2.26   Max: 3.94
Current: 1.65


XSGO:SIEMEL's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
82.81% of 413 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.03 vs XSGO:SIEMEL: 1.65

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


Inversiones Siemel  (XSGO:SIEMEL) 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 .


Inversiones Siemel Interest Coverage Related Terms


Inversiones Siemel Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inversiones Siemel'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.

Inversiones Siemel Interest Coverage Chart

Inversiones Siemel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Inversiones Siemel 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:SIEMEL vs MMM, HON: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Inversiones Siemel'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.


Inversiones Siemel Interest Coverage vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Inversiones Siemel's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inversiones Siemel's Interest Coverage falls into.


XSGO:SIEMEL
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Inversiones Siemel 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.

Inversiones Siemel'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, Inversiones Siemel's Interest Expense was CLP-7,754 Mil. Its Operating Income was CLP14,629 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP88,045 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*14629.344/-7753.694
=1.89

Inversiones Siemel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Inversiones Siemel's Interest Expense was CLP-1,988 Mil. Its Operating Income was CLP3,346 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP88,690 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*3346.07/-1987.522
=1.68

* 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 1.68 mean?
Inversiones Siemel (XSGO:SIEMEL) has a Interest Coverage of 1.68 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Inversiones Siemel and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Inversiones Siemel's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.02 to 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Inversiones Siemel ranks #342 out of 413 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Inversiones Siemel's Interest Coverage too high?
Inversiones Siemel's current Interest Coverage of 1.68 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 3.94. The Conglomerates industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. Inversiones Siemel's value of 1.68 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inversiones Siemel ranks #342 out of 413 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inversiones Siemel has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inversiones Siemel's Interest Coverage compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Inversiones Siemel ranks #342 out of 413 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Inversiones Siemel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 6.03. Inversiones Siemel's value of 1.68 is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Inversiones Siemel's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.02 to 3.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Inversiones Siemel has consistently been below 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Interest Coverage among Conglomerates companies is 6.03, based on 413 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. Inversiones Siemel's current Interest Coverage of 1.68 is 72.1% below 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 Inversiones Siemel and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Interest Coverage is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inversiones Siemel's current Interest Coverage is 1.68, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inversiones Siemel stock overvalued right now?
Inversiones Siemel (XSGO:SIEMEL) has a current Interest Coverage of 1.68. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP405.59, compared to a current price of CLP379.00 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 1.68, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 72.1% below the Conglomerates industry median of 6.03. Inversiones Siemel's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Inversiones Siemel (XSGO:SIEMEL), the current Interest Coverage is 1.68 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 Inversiones Siemel (XSGO:SIEMEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Siemel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP379.00 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP405.59.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:SIEMEL:

  • Interest Coverage: 1.68 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
  • GF Value™: CLP405.59 vs. price of CLP379.00 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.1% below the Conglomerates median (#342 of 413)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:SIEMEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inversiones Siemel Business Description

Address Avenida El Golf 150, 21st Floor, Las Condes, Santiago, CHL
Inversiones Siemel SA is a financial holding company that is present through its subsidiaries in different sectors of activity. Through its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments; Agribusiness, Technology, Investments, and Automotive. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Automotive segment which is engaged in the rent-a-car business and operational leasing of motor vehicles, under the Avis and Budget brands. The Agribusiness segment is involved in developing agricultural activities, such as livestock, producing beef, sheep meat, wool, sheep cheese; and fruit plantations of plums, almonds, and cherries. The Investments segment relates to real estate investments and other businesses, and the Technology segment deals in the area of information technology.
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