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The historical rank and industry rank for Compania Electrica del Litoral's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:LITORAL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.69 Med: 10.2 Max: 13.72
Current: 8.45
XSGO:LITORAL's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 50.7% of 501
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 8.71
vs XSGO:LITORAL: 8.45
Compania Electrica del Litoral (XSGO:LITORAL) 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.
Compania Electrica del Litoral Net Margin % Related Terms
Compania Electrica del Litoral Net Margin % 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.
XSGO:LITORAL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Compania Electrica del Litoral'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.
Compania Electrica del Litoral Net Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Compania Electrica del Litoral's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania Electrica del Litoral'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.
Compania Electrica del Litoral (XSGO:LITORAL) has a Net Margin % of 3.37% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Compania Electrica del Litoral and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 10.20. Over the past decade, Compania Electrica del Litoral's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.69 to 13.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Electrica del Litoral ranks #254 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Compania Electrica del Litoral's Net Margin % too high?
Compania Electrica del Litoral's current Net Margin % of 3.37% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 10.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.69 to a high of 13.72. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Net Margin % is 8.71. Compania Electrica del Litoral's value of 3.37% is 61.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Electrica del Litoral ranks #254 out of 501 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Net Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Compania Electrica del Litoral ranks #254 out of 501 companies for Net Margin %. This places Compania Electrica del Litoral in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 8.71. Compania Electrica del Litoral's value of 3.37% is 61.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Compania Electrica del Litoral's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.69 to 13.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 8.71, Compania Electrica del Litoral 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 Net Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Net Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 8.71, 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. Compania Electrica del Litoral's current Net Margin % of 3.37% is 61.3% 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 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 Compania Electrica del Litoral and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Net Margin % is 8.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania Electrica del Litoral's current Net Margin % is 3.37%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 10.20. 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 CLP11,782.49, compared to a current price of CLP10,550.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.37%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 61.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 8.71. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania Electrica del Litoral (XSGO:LITORAL), the current Net Margin % is 3.37% 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 CLP11,782.49.
GuruFocus considers Compania Electrica del Litoral to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:LITORAL:
Net Margin %: 3.37% (67% below median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: CLP11,782.49 vs. price of CLP10,550.00 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#254 of 501)
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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