Colbún Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
Colbún's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -11.2%, while the Renewable Energy industry saw earnings declining at 8.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.4% per year. Colbún's return on equity is 3.9%, and it has net margins of 8.3%.
Key information
-11.22%
Earnings growth rate
-11.22%
EPS growth rate
| Renewable Energy Industry Growth | 23.85% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.43% |
| Return on equity | 3.94% |
| Net Margin | 8.35% |
| Next Earnings Update | 28 Jul 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 09
COLBUN: Higher Revenue Assumptions Will Support More Attractive Forward Return Profile
Analysts now set a slightly higher fair value for Colbún at CLP161.996252 per share, up from CLP159.45273, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value: CLP159.45 to CLP161.99 per share, a slight upward revision in the modelled value.Narrative Update • Feb 08
COLBUN: Modest Assumption Shifts Will Support Balanced Forward Return Profile
Analysts now see slightly higher valuation support for Colbún, lifting their price target by about $0.54, as they factor in a small adjustment to discount rates, a more conservative revenue growth view, and a modestly stronger profit margin profile, alongside a stable forward P/E assumption. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted marginally higher from CLP 158.91 to CLP 159.45 per share, indicating a very small uplift in the modelled valuation range.Analysis Article • Jan 28
Here's Why Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Jan 23
COLBUN: International Expansion And Disciplined Acquisitions Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Colbún to $158.91 from $161.59, reflecting minor updates to assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and expected future P/E. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Adjusted slightly lower from CLP 161.59 to CLP 158.91.Narrative Update • Jan 09
COLBUN: International Expansion And Disciplined Acquisitions Will Support Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Colbún to about $161.59 from $161.66. This reflects refreshed assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that leave their overall valuation view largely unchanged.Narrative Update • Dec 15
COLBUN: International Expansion And Disciplined Acquisitions Will Support Balanced Long-Term Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on Colbún slightly lower to approximately $161.66 from about $162.81, citing a modestly reduced discount rate and largely unchanged long term growth and margin assumptions. What's in the News Colbún is actively seeking acquisitions outside its core markets of Chile and Peru as part of its 2030 international growth strategy, focusing on markets with institutional stability, clear energy transition agendas, growing industrial bases, and supportive regulatory frameworks (Diario Financiero).Narrative Update • Nov 28
COLBUN: International Expansion Into Iberia Will Drive Long-Term Shareholder Returns
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Colbún, lowering the fair value estimate from $163.03 to $162.81 because of minor adjustments in discount rate assumptions and long-term expectations. What's in the News Colbún S.A. is actively seeking acquisitions and investments in Spain and Portugal to expand beyond its core markets in Chile and Peru (Diario Financiero).Analysis Article • Nov 22
Market Cool On Colbún S.A.'s (SNSE:COLBUN) Earnings
There wouldn't be many who think Colbún S.A.'s ( SNSE:COLBUN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 12.6x is worth a...Narrative Update • Nov 13
COLBUN: Cautious International Expansion Plans Will Shape 2030 Outlook
Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for Colbún from $164.21 to $163.03. They cited more moderate revenue growth projections and a higher discount rate in their updated analysis.Analysis Article • Nov 01
Colbún S.A. Just Missed EPS By 58%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
As you might know, Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ) last week released its latest third-quarter, and things did not turn out...Narrative Update • Oct 29
International Expansion Momentum Will Drive Future Profitability Across New Markets
Narrative Update: Colbún Price Target Revised Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Colbún from $162.67 to $164.21. This revision is based on adjustments to discount rates and improved profit margin expectations, even though revenue growth forecasts have been reduced.Analysis Article • Oct 16
Are Investors Undervaluing Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN) By 49%?
Key Insights Colbún's estimated fair value is CL$301 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...Narrative Update • Oct 15
Renewable Expansion Will Secure Future Capacity In Chile And Peru
Analysts have revised their price target for Colbún slightly downward from $164.31 to $162.67. They cite incremental adjustments in key model assumptions, including the discount rate and updated growth forecasts.Analysis Article • Sep 24
We Think Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...New Narrative • Aug 03
Renewable Expansion Will Secure Future Capacity In Chile And Peru
Expansion in renewables and energy storage, alongside new contracts, boosts stable revenue streams and positions for future growth in key industrial markets.Analysis Article • Aug 02
Colbún S.A. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Last week saw the newest quarterly earnings release from Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ), an important milestone in the...Analysis Article • Jun 25
Why We're Not Concerned About Colbún S.A.'s (SNSE:COLBUN) Share Price
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 10x in Chile, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Mar 04
Colbún S.A.'s (SNSE:COLBUN) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 10x in Chile, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Sep 07
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Colbún S.A.'s (SNSE:COLBUN) P/E Ratio
It's not a stretch to say that Colbún S.A.'s ( SNSE:COLBUN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.6x right now seems...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Colbún's (SNSE:COLBUN) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Colbún S.A.'s ( SNSE:COLBUN ) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some...Analysis Article • Jun 03
Is Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Feb 08
Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of Colbún's (SNSE:COLBUN) Earnings
Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. We think that...Analysis Article • Jan 29
Here's Why Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Jan 03
Insufficient Growth At Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN) Hampers Share Price
Colbún S.A.'s ( SNSE:COLBUN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.8x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Oct 23
Is Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jul 07
Does Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 02
Need To Know: Analysts Are Much More Bullish On Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN) Revenues
Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...Analysis Article • Mar 18
Here's Why Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Dec 15
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN)
Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...Analysis Article • Nov 24
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN)
In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ) by taking the forecast...Analysis Article • Oct 10
Here's Why Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 06
Is Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Apr 03
Is Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jan 03
Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Oct 05
Here's Why Colbún (SNSE:COLBUN) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Sep 11
A Look At The Fair Value Of Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN)
Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ) by taking the...Analysis Article • May 28
Analysts Have Just Cut Their Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN) Revenue Estimates By 11%
The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ), with the analysts making...Analysis Article • May 17
Should You Think About Buying Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN) Now?
While Colbún S.A. ( SNSE:COLBUN ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it received a lot of...Analysis Article • Mar 23
Are Colbún S.A. (SNSE:COLBUN) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?
Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Colbún S.A...Analysis Article • Mar 08
Can You Imagine How Colbún's (SNSE:COLBUN) Shareholders Feel About The 32% Share Price Increase?
These days it's easy to simply buy an index fund, and your returns should (roughly) match the market. But you can...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Colbún 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,592 | 133 | 104 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,596 | 187 | 103 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,588 | 209 | 102 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,583 | 255 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,606 | 273 | 96 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,576 | 252 | 92 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,601 | 253 | 90 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,711 | 292 | 91 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,831 | 364 | 91 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,004 | 393 | 92 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,149 | 468 | 91 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,144 | 431 | 88 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,112 | 336 | 86 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,974 | 296 | 84 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,794 | 112 | 80 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,663 | 636 | 78 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,521 | 632 | 79 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,440 | 545 | 80 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,401 | 601 | 80 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,387 | 61 | 77 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,342 | 80 | 72 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,349 | 163 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,365 | 181 | 67 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,383 | 175 | 69 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,447 | 182 | 71 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,487 | 203 | 74 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,521 | 257 | 74 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,519 | 254 | 76 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,519 | 240 | 77 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,529 | 240 | 80 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,532 | 245 | 83 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,556 | 258 | 83 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,560 | 279 | 81 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,548 | 271 | 77 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,529 | 243 | 72 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,479 | 202 | 70 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,456 | 186 | 69 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,436 | 201 | 68 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,368 | 224 | 63 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,371 | 270 | 59 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,359 | 269 | 58 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,314 | 204 | 56 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,343 | 74 | 58 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,357 | 16 | 59 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: COLBUN has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: COLBUN's current net profit margins (8.3%) are lower than last year (17%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: COLBUN's earnings have declined by 11.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: COLBUN's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: COLBUN had negative earnings growth (-51.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Renewable Energy industry average (0.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: COLBUN's Return on Equity (3.9%) 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 | 2026/05/22 01:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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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
Colbún S.A. is covered by 12 analysts. 4 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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| Felipe Mattar | Barclays |
| Felipe Leal | BofA Global Research |
| Fernan Gonzalez | BTG Pactual |