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Telefonica ChileXSGO:CTC 56 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSGO:CTC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP236.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Telecommunication Services companies, Telefonica Chile ranks worse than 85.23% 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. Telefonica Chile's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP-53,327 Mil. Telefonica Chile's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP908,944 Mil. Therefore, Telefonica Chile's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telefonica Chile's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:CTC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.13 Med: 1.75 Max: 48.53
Current: -7.13
During the past 13 years, Telefonica Chile's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 48.53%. The lowest was -7.13%. And the median was 1.75%.
XSGO:CTC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 85.23% of 325
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 13.99
vs XSGO:CTC: -7.13
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.
Telefonica Chile Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Telefonica Chile Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telefonica Chile'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:CTC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telefonica Chile'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.
Telefonica Chile Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telefonica Chile's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telefonica Chile'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 -5.87% mean?
Telefonica Chile (XSGO:CTC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -5.87% 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 Telefonica Chile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telefonica Chile ranks #277 out of 325 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Telefonica Chile's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Telefonica Chile's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.87%. Based on the distribution chart, Telefonica Chile ranks #277 out of 325 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telefonica Chile has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telefonica Chile's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telefonica Chile ranks #277 out of 325 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Telefonica Chile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.99. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.99, based on 325 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. 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 Telefonica Chile and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telefonica Chile's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telefonica Chile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Chile (XSGO:CTC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP236.72, compared to a current price of CLP392.00 — trading 65.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.87%. Telefonica Chile's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Telefonica Chile (XSGO:CTC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -5.87% 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 Telefonica Chile (XSGO:CTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telefonica Chile stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP392.00 is trading 65.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP236.72.
GuruFocus considers Telefonica Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:CTC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -5.87%
GF Value™: CLP236.72 vs. price of CLP392.00 (65.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:CTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telefonica Chile SA is a telecommunication company based in Chile. The company has aggregated its operations into the divisions of Fixed Telecommunications, Television Services, Corporate Communications and Data and Others which comprises logistics, personnel, and management services. The company offers a wide range of services including broadband, pay television, local telephony, national and international long distance, data transmission, terminal sales and leasing, value-added services and interconnection services, among others. It serves to corporate customers and small and medium enterprises.
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