Engie Energia ChileXSGO:ECL -1.32%61 Operating Margin % is 30.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 15.92. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ECL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP964.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 499 Utilities - Regulated companies, Engie Energia Chile ranks better than 75.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engie Energia Chile's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:ECL'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.4 Med: 15.92 Max: 25.33
Current: 24.29
XSGO:ECL's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 75.95% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.97
vs XSGO:ECL: 24.29
Engie Energia Chile's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL) 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.
Engie Energia Chile Operating Margin % Related Terms
Engie Energia Chile Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engie Energia Chile's Operating 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.
XSGO:ECL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Engie Energia Chile'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.
Engie Energia Chile Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Engie Energia Chile's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engie Energia Chile's Operating Margin % falls into.
Engie Energia Chile 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.
Engie Energia Chile's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Operating Margin % of 30.77% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Engie Energia Chile and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 15.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #120 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Engie Energia Chile's Operating Margin % too high?
Engie Energia Chile's current Operating Margin % of 30.77% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 15.92. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Engie Energia Chile's value of 30.77% is 105.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #120 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engie Energia Chile has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engie Energia Chile's Operating Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Chile ranks #120 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Engie Energia Chile in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Engie Energia Chile's value of 30.77% is 105.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.92 vs. the industry median of 14.97, 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 Operating Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, 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. Engie Energia Chile's current Operating Margin % of 30.77% is 105.5% 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 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 Engie Energia Chile and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engie Energia Chile's current Operating Margin % is 30.77%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 15.92. 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 CLP964.61, compared to a current price of CLP1,800.00 — trading 86.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 30.77%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 15.92 and 105.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Engie Energia Chile's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Engie Energia Chile (XSGO:ECL), the current Operating Margin % is 30.77% 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 CLP1,800.00 is trading 86.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP964.61.
GuruFocus considers Engie Energia Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:ECL:
Operating Margin %: 30.77% (93% above median its 10-year median of 15.92)
GF Value™: CLP964.61 vs. price of CLP1,800.00 (86.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#120 of 499)
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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