Socovesa (XSGO:SOCOVESA) Interest Coverage: 0.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 90% Below Median

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XSGO:SOCOVESA Socovesa SA XSGO:SOCOVESA
54 GF Score
Price CLP141.00
GF Value CLP94.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Socovesa Interest Coverage?

Socovesa XSGO:SOCOVESA 54 Interest Coverage is 0.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates XSGO:SOCOVESA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP94.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,304 Real Estate companies, Socovesa ranks worse than 89.95% 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. Socovesa's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP1,751 Mil. Socovesa's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-6,191 Mil. Socovesa's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.28. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Socovesa SAs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

XSGO:SOCOVESA' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 2.9   Max: 5.53
Current: 0.77


XSGO:SOCOVESA's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
89.95% of 1304 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 4.145 vs XSGO:SOCOVESA: 0.77

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


Socovesa  (XSGO:SOCOVESA) 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 .


Socovesa Interest Coverage Related Terms


Socovesa Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Socovesa'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.

Socovesa Interest Coverage Chart

Socovesa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.98 0.48 0.23 0.57 0.63

Socovesa Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 1.04 0.70 1.10 0.28

Socovesa Interest Coverage Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Socovesa'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.


Socovesa Interest Coverage vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Socovesa's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Socovesa 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.

Socovesa'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, Socovesa's Interest Expense was CLP-37,124 Mil. Its Operating Income was CLP23,472 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP79,322 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*23471.884/-37123.843
=0.63

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

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Socovesa's Interest Expense was CLP-6,191 Mil. Its Operating Income was CLP1,751 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was CLP75,672 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1751.299/-6191.431
=0.28

* 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 0.28 mean?
Socovesa (XSGO:SOCOVESA) has a Interest Coverage of 0.28 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Socovesa and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, Socovesa's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 5.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Socovesa ranks #1173 out of 1304 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Socovesa's Interest Coverage too high?
Socovesa's current Interest Coverage of 0.28 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 5.53. The Real Estate industry median Interest Coverage is 4.15. Socovesa's value of 0.28 is 93.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socovesa ranks #1173 out of 1304 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Socovesa has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socovesa's Interest Coverage compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Socovesa ranks #1173 out of 1304 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Socovesa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.15. Socovesa's value of 0.28 is 93.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Socovesa's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.23 to 5.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 4.15, Socovesa 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 Real Estate company?
The median Interest Coverage among Real Estate companies is 4.15, based on 1,304 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. Socovesa's current Interest Coverage of 0.28 is 93.2% 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 Socovesa and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socovesa's current Interest Coverage is 0.28, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socovesa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socovesa (XSGO:SOCOVESA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP94.72, compared to a current price of CLP141.00 — trading 48.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.28, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 93.2% below the Real Estate industry median of 4.15. Socovesa's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Socovesa (XSGO:SOCOVESA), the current Interest Coverage is 0.28 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 Socovesa (XSGO:SOCOVESA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socovesa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CLP141.00 is trading 48.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP94.72. GuruFocus considers Socovesa to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:SOCOVESA:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.28 (90% below median its 10-year median of 2.90)
  • GF Value™: CLP94.72 vs. price of CLP141.00 (48.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.2% below the Real Estate median (#1173 of 1304)

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


Socovesa Business Description

Address Avda. Eleodoro Yanez 2962, Providencia, Santiago, CHL
Socovesa SA is a real estate and construction company. It engages in the acquisition of land, offers architectural design, and planning, advisory services; promotion, development and sales of residential and commercial properties; civil works and industrial projects.
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