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Compania General de Electricidad CGEXSGO:CGE 62 Operating Margin % is 7.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 7.54. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CGE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP276.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Compania General de Electricidad CGE ranks worse than 76.95% on this metric.
XSGO:CGE'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 7.54 Max: 10.34
Current: 5.83
XSGO:CGE's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 76.95% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.85
vs XSGO:CGE: 5.83
Compania General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Compania General de Electricidad CGE Operating Margin % Related Terms
Compania General de Electricidad CGE Operating 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.
Compania General de Electricidad CGE Operating Margin % Chart
XSGO:CGE vs NEE, SO, DUK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 General de Electricidad CGE Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Operating Margin % falls into.
Compania General de Electricidad CGE Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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 General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE) has a Operating Margin % of 7.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Compania General de Electricidad CGE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.54. Over the past decade, Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 10.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania General de Electricidad CGE ranks #384 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Operating Margin % too high?
Compania General de Electricidad CGE's current Operating Margin % of 7.06% is near median its 10-year median of 7.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 10.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.85. Compania General de Electricidad CGE's value of 7.06% is 52.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania General de Electricidad CGE ranks #384 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Compania General de Electricidad CGE has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania General de Electricidad CGE's Operating Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Compania General de Electricidad CGE ranks #384 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Compania General de Electricidad CGE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.85. Compania General de Electricidad CGE's value of 7.06% is 52.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Compania General de Electricidad CGE's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 10.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.54 vs. the industry median of 14.85, Compania General de Electricidad CGE 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 Operating Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.85, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compania General de Electricidad CGE's current Operating Margin % of 7.06% is 52.5% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Compania General de Electricidad CGE and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania General de Electricidad CGE's current Operating Margin % is 7.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania General de Electricidad CGE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP276.41, compared to a current price of CLP227.20 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 7.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.54 and 52.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.85. Compania General de Electricidad CGE's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE), the current Operating Margin % is 7.06% 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 General de Electricidad CGE (XSGO:CGE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania General de Electricidad CGE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP227.20 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP276.41.
GuruFocus considers Compania General de Electricidad CGE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:CGE:
Operating Margin %: 7.06% (near median its 10-year median of 7.54)
GF Value™: CLP276.41 vs. price of CLP227.20 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#384 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CGE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania General de Electricidad CGE Business Description
Compania General de Electricidad SA CGE is an integrated gas and electricity company. It is operating in the areas of gas supply and transportation, distribution, electricity generation, marketing, and trading.
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