Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — 57% Below Median

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XSGO:FOSFOROS Compania Chilena de Fosforos SA XSGO:FOSFOROS
61 GF Score
Price CLP379.99
GF Value CLP456.57
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Compania Chilena de Fosforos Financial Strength?

Compania Chilena de Fosforos XSGO:FOSFOROS 61 Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XSGO:FOSFOROS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP456.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Compania Chilena de Fosforos SA displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.32. As of today, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Altman Z-Score is 0.72.


Compania Chilena de Fosforos  (XSGO:FOSFOROS) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Compania Chilena de Fosforos Financial Strength Related Terms


XSGO:FOSFOROS vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Chilena de Fosforos Financial Strength vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Financial Strength falls into.


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Compania Chilena de Fosforos Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

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

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:

Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-763 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-1,453 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP23,397 Mil.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Compania Chilena de Fosforos did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(19899.694 + 23397.129) / 32841.204
=1.32

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Compania Chilena de Fosforos has a Z-score of 0.72, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.72 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 3 mean?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Financial Strength too high?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos' current Financial Strength of 3 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Compania Chilena de Fosforos has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Financial Strength compare to SSD and UFPI?
Compania Chilena de Fosforos' Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. Historically, Compania Chilena de Fosforos' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Forest Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Compania Chilena de Fosforos and its competitors. Compania Chilena de Fosforos's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Chilena de Fosforos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP456.57, compared to a current price of CLP379.99 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Compania Chilena de Fosforos' 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS), the current Financial Strength is 3 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 Chilena de Fosforos (XSGO:FOSFOROS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Chilena de Fosforos stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP379.99 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP456.57. GuruFocus considers Compania Chilena de Fosforos to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:FOSFOROS:

  • Financial Strength: 3 (57% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: CLP456.57 vs. price of CLP379.99 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Compania Chilena de Fosforos Business Description

Address Avenida Los Conquistadores No. 1700, 15th Floor, Providencia, Santiago, CHL
Compania Chilena de Fosforos SA manufactures and trades safety matches and various other microwood products. Its product offerings include splints, matches, ice cream sticks, chopsticks, and paint palettes among others. It is also involved in agriculture, and fruit plantations by producing and marketing fruits such as blueberries, apples, wine grapes, and cherries. The company's operating segments are; Products associated with ignition, Agricultural activity, and Wood products. Maximum revenue is derived from the Products associated with ignition segment which includes the sale of household matches. Geographically, a majority of the firm's revenue is generated through the export of its products to markets like the United States, Peru, Brazil, Fiji, Japan, Europe, China, and others.
61GF Score

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