Empresas Copec Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
Empresas Copec's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -6.7%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 19.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.8% per year. Empresas Copec's return on equity is 6.4%, and it has net margins of 3%.
Key information
-6.70%
Earnings growth rate
-6.70%
EPS growth rate
| Specialty Retail Industry Growth | 14.25% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.81% |
| Return on equity | 6.37% |
| Net Margin | 2.96% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
COPEC: Lower Future P/E Multiple Will Pressure Overvalued Shares
Analysts have trimmed their Empresas Copec fair value estimate from CLP5,804.15 to CLP5,510.98, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: CLP5,804.15 to CLP5,510.98, a modest reduction in the intrinsic value estimate.
COPEC: Higher Future P/E Assumption Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook
Analysts have modestly lifted their fair value estimate for Empresas Copec to CLP 9,883 from CLP 9,666, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated estimate is CLP 9,883, compared with the prior CLP 9,666.COPEC: Higher Future P/E Assumption Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their view on Empresas Copec, nudging the fair value estimate from CLP 9,640.62 to CLP 9,666.43 as they balance slightly higher assumed revenue growth with lower projected profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: CLP 9,640.62 adjusted to CLP 9,666.43, a small upward move in the modelled estimate.COPEC: Higher Required Return And Lower Revenue Outlook Will Pressure Shares
Analysts now set their fair value estimate for Empresas Copec at CLP 5,804, up from CLP 5,562. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and future P/E that they see as better aligned with current conditions for the business.
COPEC: Revised Assumptions Will Support A Steady And Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have nudged their Empresas Copec fair value estimate higher from CLP 6,981 to CLP 7,062, citing slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers behind the new price target. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The updated estimate has moved from CLP 6,981 to CLP 7,062, reflecting a modest adjustment to the model inputs.Subdued Growth No Barrier To Empresas Copec S.A.'s (SNSE:COPEC) Price
Feb 13
COPEC: Higher Required Return Will Pressure Future Share Performance
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Empresas Copec from $5,697.91 to $5,561.80, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate was trimmed from CLP$5,697.91 to CLP$5,561.80.COPEC: Lower Multiple And Policy Uncertainty Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Empresas Copec from CLP$5,851.51 to CLP$5,697.91, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025, to consider the General Policy for the Election of Directors in subsidiaries, specifically applying to Arauco as a direct subsidiary supervised by the Commission (Key Developments).COPEC: Board Review And Investor Day Will Guide Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Empresas Copec to CLP$6,981 from CLP$7,293, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a slightly lower discount rate, higher projected revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, and a small change in expected future P/E. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025, to review the General Policy for the Election of Directors in subsidiaries, with specific reference to Arauco as a direct subsidiary supervised by the Commission (Key Developments).Empresas Copec (SNSE:COPEC) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Jan 01COPEC: Higher Discount Rate Will Pressure Margins And Future Earnings
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Empresas Copec slightly to CLP 5,851 from CLP 5,950, citing a higher assumed discount rate and more conservative expectations for profit margins, despite a modestly improved revenue growth outlook. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025 to review and consider a general policy for the election of directors in subsidiaries, specifically affecting Arauco as a direct subsidiary under regulatory supervision (company event filing) Upcoming Analyst and Investor Day announced, signaling management’s intention to update the market on strategy, capital allocation, and subsidiary performance (company event filing) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate trimmed slightly to CLP 5,851 from CLP 5,950, reflecting a modestly more conservative stance on intrinsic value Discount Rate increased marginally to 15.21 percent from 14.75 percent, implying a higher required return and risk assessment Revenue Growth revised upward to a smaller expected decline of around 0.12 percent from a previous 1.77 percent contraction, indicating a less negative growth outlook Net Profit Margin reduced meaningfully to 1.04 percent from 1.46 percent, signaling more cautious expectations for profitability Future P/E raised significantly to 43.3x from 30.8x, suggesting a higher valuation multiple applied to forecast earningsCOPEC: Upcoming Board Meeting And Investor Event Will Shape Outlook
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Empresas Copec from CLP 7,341 to CLP 7,293, citing a more cautious outlook on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025, to discuss the general policy for the election of directors in subsidiaries, with a specific focus on Arauco as a direct subsidiary (Key Developments).These 4 Measures Indicate That Empresas Copec (SNSE:COPEC) Is Using Debt Extensively
Nov 25COPEC: Upcoming Board Meeting And Investor Event Will Shape Outlook
Narrative Update: Empresas Copec Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Empresas Copec from $7,387.96 to $7,340.96. This change reflects generally stable estimates, with a modest adjustment based on updated expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.COPEC: Marginal Forecast Adjustments Will Maintain Balanced Outlook Amid Industry Headwinds
Analysts have made a slight downward adjustment to the target price for Empresas Copec, decreasing it by CLP 7.72 to CLP 7,387.96. They cite marginal changes in the company's underlying financial projections as the reason for this adjustment.Empresas Copec S.A.'s (SNSE:COPEC) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Oct 30Decarbonization Will Erode Fossil Fuel Profitability
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Empresas Copec, lowering the fair value estimate from $7,432.71 to $7,395.68. Updated assessments reflect minor adjustments in the discount rate and revenue growth projections.Empresas Copec S.A. (SNSE:COPEC) Shares Could Be 34% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Oct 08Decarbonization Will Erode Fossil Fuel Profitability
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Empresas Copec downward from CLP 7,610.71 to CLP 7,432.71. This change is due to modest increases in revenue growth and profit margin being offset by a higher discount rate and a lower projected future P/E ratio.Investors Will Want Empresas Copec's (SNSE:COPEC) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Sep 13We Think That There Are Some Issues For Empresas Copec (SNSE:COPEC) Beyond Its Promising Earnings
Aug 23Benign Growth For Empresas Copec S.A. (SNSE:COPEC) Underpins Its Share Price
Jul 30
New Sucuriú Pulp Mill Will Boost Production But Market Risks In China May Affect Earnings
Debt reduction through asset sales in Brazil should improve net margins by decreasing interest expenses.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Empresas Copec makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 29,638 | 877 | 2,913 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 28,254 | 846 | 2,731 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 28,185 | 1,052 | 2,747 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 28,257 | 1,111 | 2,776 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 28,750 | 1,111 | 2,754 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 29,032 | 1,029 | 2,823 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 28,840 | 572 | 2,748 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 28,459 | 330 | 2,756 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 28,528 | 257 | 2,705 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 28,399 | 144 | 2,617 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 28,666 | 657 | 2,633 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 29,163 | 983 | 2,614 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 28,613 | 1,408 | 2,641 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 28,486 | 1,890 | 2,614 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 27,732 | 2,164 | 2,500 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 26,219 | 2,132 | 2,387 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 24,787 | 1,781 | 2,301 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 22,641 | 1,422 | 2,216 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 20,586 | 785 | 2,191 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 18,008 | 413 | 2,087 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 18,059 | 191 | 2,083 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 18,866 | -134 | 2,069 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 20,562 | -210 | 2,156 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 23,194 | -43 | 2,255 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 23,716 | 172 | 2,310 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 24,133 | 526 | 2,346 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 23,939 | 812 | 2,307 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 24,145 | 1,012 | 2,350 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 23,970 | 1,071 | 2,292 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 23,237 | 1,029 | 2,271 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 22,396 | 1,032 | 2,227 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 21,227 | 871 | 2,149 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 20,353 | 639 | 2,123 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 19,579 | 666 | 2,095 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 18,638 | 472 | 2,042 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 17,776 | 471 | 1,968 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 16,699 | 554 | 1,882 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 16,190 | 465 | 1,822 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 16,397 | 490 | 1,832 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 17,264 | 511 | 1,856 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 18,160 | 539 | 1,891 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 19,907 | 622 | 1,994 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 21,502 | 632 | 2,024 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: COPEC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: COPEC's current net profit margins (3%) are lower than last year (3.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: COPEC's earnings have declined by 6.7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: COPEC's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: COPEC had negative earnings growth (-21.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Specialty Retail industry average (15.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: COPEC's Return on Equity (6.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/02 01:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Empresas Copec S.A. is covered by 18 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Guilherme Rosito | BofA Global Research |
| Murilo Riccini | Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários |
| Rafael Barcellos | Bradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários |