CencosudXSGO:CENCOSUD -0.55%71 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 16.74. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CENCOSUD with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP2,259.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Retail - Cyclical companies, Cencosud ranks better than 64.68% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Cencosud's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP304,866 Mil. Cencosud's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP2,043,661 Mil. Therefore, Cencosud's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.92%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cencosud's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:CENCOSUD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 16.74 Max: 19.49
Current: 14.78
During the past 13 years, Cencosud's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 19.49%. The lowest was 0.84%. And the median was 16.74%.
XSGO:CENCOSUD's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 64.68% of 1056
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.34
vs XSGO:CENCOSUD: 14.78
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Cencosud Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Cencosud Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cencosud's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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:CENCOSUD vs DDS, M: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Cencosud's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Cencosud Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cencosud's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cencosud's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.92% mean?
Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.92% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Cencosud and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 16.74. Over the past decade, Cencosud's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.84 to 19.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #373 out of 1056 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Cencosud's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Cencosud's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.92% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 16.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 19.49. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.34. Cencosud's value of 14.92% is 78.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #373 out of 1056 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cencosud has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cencosud's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Cencosud ranks #373 out of 1056 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Cencosud in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.34. Cencosud's value of 14.92% is 78.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cencosud's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 0.84 to 19.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.74 vs. the industry median of 8.34, Cencosud 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.34, based on 1,056 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cencosud's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.92% is 78.9% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Cencosud and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cencosud's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.92%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 16.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cencosud stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP2,259.94, compared to a current price of CLP2,045.10 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.92%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 16.74 and 78.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.34. Cencosud's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.92% 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 Cencosud (XSGO:CENCOSUD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cencosud stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CLP2,045.10 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP2,259.94.
GuruFocus considers Cencosud to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:CENCOSUD:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.92% (11% below median its 10-year median of 16.74)
GF Value™: CLP2,259.94 vs. price of CLP2,045.10 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#373 of 1056)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CENCOSUD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cencosud SA is a multi-brand retailer in South America. Headquartered in Chile, the Company has organized its reportable segments into: Supermarkets, Shopping Centers, Home Improvement stores, Department stores, Financial Services, and Others., the company is involved in commercial real estate development by leasing shopping mall space to third parties. Cencosud also provides private-label credit cards and financial services to retail customers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Supermarket segment.
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