Engie Energia ChileXSGO:ECL +0.72%60 Net Margin % is 21.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 8.81. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ECL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP964.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Utilities - Regulated companies, Engie Energia Chile ranks better than 64.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engie Energia Chile's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:ECL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.25 Med: 8.81 Max: 26.34
Current: 12.43
XSGO:ECL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 64.07% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.8
vs XSGO:ECL: 12.43
Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Engie Energia Chile Net Margin % Related Terms
Engie Energia Chile Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engie Energia Chile's Net Margin % 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Engie Energia Chile's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Engie Energia Chile Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Engie Energia Chile's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engie Energia Chile's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) has a Net Margin % of 21.57% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Engie Energia Chile and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 8.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #180 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Engie Energia Chile's Net Margin % too high?
Engie Energia Chile's current Net Margin % of 21.57% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 8.81. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Engie Energia Chile's value of 21.57% is 145.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #180 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Engie Energia Chile has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engie Energia Chile's Net Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #180 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Engie Energia Chile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.80. Engie Energia Chile's value of 21.57% is 145.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.81 vs. the industry median of 8.80, Engie Energia Chile 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.80, based on 501 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Engie Energia Chile's current Net Margin % of 21.57% is 145.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Engie Energia Chile and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engie Energia Chile's current Net Margin % is 21.57%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 8.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engie Energia Chile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP964.11, compared to a current price of CLP1,792.90 — trading 86% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.57%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 8.81 and 145.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.80. Engie Energia Chile's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL), the current Net Margin % is 21.57% 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 Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie Energia Chile stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP1,792.90 is trading 86% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP964.11.
GuruFocus considers Engie Energia Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:ECL:
Net Margin %: 21.57% (145% above median its 10-year median of 8.81)
GF Value™: CLP964.11 vs. price of CLP1,792.90 (86% above fair value)
Industry Position: 145.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#180 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:ECL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engie Energia Chile SA is in electricity transmission and generation business. The company produces transports and supplies electric power to industrial clients and mining companies in the Great North of Chile. It purchases, sales, distributes and markets gas and its by-products as well as purchase, sale, and transport all kinds of fuels. The company also offers consultancy services in engineering and management specialties and provides maintenance service of the electric system.
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