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Colombian (COLCAP) Utilities Sector Analysis

UpdatedJan 17, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
  • 7D5.0%
  • 3M14.8%
  • 1Y35.8%
  • YTD12.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Utilities industry has risen 5.2%, driven by gains from Interconexión Eléctrica E.S.P of 7.0%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 32%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 7.6% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the Colombian Utilities Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 17 Jan 2026Col$81.8tCol$44.1tCol$6.8t11.2x12x1.9x
Mon, 15 Dec 2025Col$76.0tCol$44.1tCol$6.8t10.5x11.1x1.7x
Wed, 12 Nov 2025Col$76.7tCol$43.2tCol$6.8t11x11.3x1.8x
Fri, 10 Oct 2025Col$72.2tCol$43.7tCol$7.0t9.7x10.3x1.7x
Sun, 07 Sep 2025Col$72.1tCol$43.7tCol$7.0t9.4x10.2x1.6x
Tue, 05 Aug 2025Col$69.2tCol$44.9tCol$7.3t7.9x9.4x1.5x
Thu, 03 Jul 2025Col$69.9tCol$44.9tCol$7.3t7.7x9.5x1.6x
Sat, 31 May 2025Col$68.7tCol$44.8tCol$7.3t7.5x9.4x1.5x
Mon, 28 Apr 2025Col$67.2tCol$44.1tCol$6.9t8x9.7x1.5x
Wed, 26 Mar 2025Col$65.8tCol$45.2tCol$6.9t7.5x9.5x1.5x
Fri, 21 Feb 2025Col$64.6tCol$42.2tCol$6.9t8.1x9.4x1.5x
Sun, 19 Jan 2025Col$61.5tCol$42.2tCol$6.9t7.3x8.9x1.5x
Tue, 17 Dec 2024Col$61.3tCol$43.1tCol$6.9t7.9x8.9x1.4x
Thu, 14 Nov 2024Col$62.1tCol$42.8tCol$6.9t7.9x9.1x1.4x
Sat, 12 Oct 2024Col$62.0tCol$41.6tCol$6.4t8.3x9.6x1.5x
Mon, 09 Sep 2024Col$62.6tCol$41.6tCol$6.4t8.4x9.7x1.5x
Wed, 07 Aug 2024Col$60.0tCol$40.5tCol$6.4t8.1x9.3x1.5x
Fri, 05 Jul 2024Col$63.4tCol$40.6tCol$6.4t9x9.9x1.6x
Sun, 02 Jun 2024Col$64.4tCol$40.6tCol$6.5t9.3x9.9x1.6x
Tue, 30 Apr 2024Col$61.8tCol$41.1tCol$6.8t8.4x9.1x1.5x
Thu, 28 Mar 2024Col$60.4tCol$41.1tCol$6.7t8.4x8.9x1.5x
Sat, 24 Feb 2024Col$55.7tCol$40.8tCol$7.0t7.1x7.9x1.4x
Mon, 22 Jan 2024Col$56.2tCol$41.0tCol$7.0t7.2x8.1x1.4x
Wed, 20 Dec 2023Col$48.6tCol$41.0tCol$7.0t6x7x1.2x
Fri, 17 Nov 2023Col$47.2tCol$40.4tCol$7.0t5.5x6.7x1.2x
Sun, 15 Oct 2023Col$45.8tCol$40.5tCol$7.2t5.8x6.3x1.1x
Tue, 12 Sep 2023Col$45.8tCol$40.5tCol$7.2t5.8x6.3x1.1x
Thu, 10 Aug 2023Col$50.4tCol$39.4tCol$7.3t6.1x6.9x1.3x
Sat, 08 Jul 2023Col$50.1tCol$39.4tCol$7.3t5.9x6.9x1.3x
Mon, 05 Jun 2023Col$52.0tCol$39.4tCol$7.2t6.5x7.2x1.3x
Wed, 03 May 2023Col$51.4tCol$37.1tCol$6.9t6.5x7.5x1.4x
Fri, 31 Mar 2023Col$45.3tCol$36.5tCol$7.2t6.5x6.3x1.2x
Sun, 26 Feb 2023Col$47.2tCol$35.5tCol$7.1t6.5x6.6x1.3x
Tue, 24 Jan 2023Col$55.4tCol$34.9tCol$7.2t6.5x7.6x1.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.6x


Total Market Cap: Col$55.4tTotal Earnings: Col$7.2tTotal Revenue: Col$34.9tTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Colombian Utilities Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 8.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Colombian Utilities industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 11.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 8.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Utilities industry have remained mostly flat over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 8.1% per year.
  • This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased and as a result, profits have held steady.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Colombian Utilities sector?

CO Market4.61%
Utilities4.97%
Electric Utilities8.73%
Gas Utilities0.60%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Electric Utilities industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 10.0x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 1.1%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 3.7% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Gas Utilities industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 7.8x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Gas Utilities industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 16% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 7.2% per year.
  • In contrast, the Electric Utilities industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ISA Interconexión Eléctrica E.S.PCol$31.40k12.4%
+Col$3.8t		83.6%PE14.3x
GEB Grupo Energía Bogotá E.S.PCol$3.20k1.9%
+Col$550.9b		27.0%PE11.3x
CELSIA CELSIA E.S.PCol$5.06k0.2%
+Col$10.4b		37.5%PE25x

Latest News

CELSIA
Col$5,060.00
CELSIA E.S.P
7D
0.2%
1Y
37.5%

CELSIA: Future Returns Will Rely On Steady Margins And P/E Support

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for CELSIA E.S.P. steady at COP 5,650, with only slight adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate, revenue trajectory, profit margins and future P/E expectations guiding this unchanged price target. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Held steady at COP 5,650, with no change to the central valuation output.
GEB
Col$3,200.00
Grupo Energía Bogotá E.S.P
7D
1.9%
1Y
27.0%

GEB: Higher Margins And Stable Fair Value Are Expected To Support Upside

Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Grupo Energía Bogotá E.S.P. broadly steady at COP 3,900, citing small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook and profit margin assumptions, along with a slightly lower future P/E input. Valuation Changes Fair value estimate held steady at COP 3,900 per share.
ISA
Col$31,400.00
Interconexión Eléctrica E.S.P
7D
12.4%
1Y
83.6%

ISA: Future Returns Will Be Shaped By Transmission Spending And Earnings Multiples

Analysts have kept their price target for Interconexión Eléctrica E.S.P. steady at COP 26,250, citing only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, rather than any major change in their outlook. What's in the News Interconexión Eléctrica E.S.P. (ISA) is expected to invest between COP 6.2t and COP 6.8t in 2026, representing about 26% of the Ecopetrol Group's annual budget (Key Developments).
PROMIGAS
Col$6,400.00
Promigas E.S.P
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-10.6%