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ENICEnel Chile S.A.Sell5.6·$4.42
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Enel Chile's stock is trading above its price objective, yielding a negative expected return to the near-term target with a risk/reward ratio of -0.29-to-1, while options market participants are paying an unusually heavy premium to hedge downside — a put/call ratio of 4.00 that flags elevated institutional concern; the valuation appeal is genuine, but the current price already embeds the good news.

Thesis pillars

  • Stock Above Target Negative Return↓Deteriorating
  • Elevated Put Call Signals Institutional Hedging↓Deteriorating
  • Valuation Appeal Undercut By Growth Gap↓Deteriorating
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup · Sector Rotation edge

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueGrowthModerate Confidence

Utilities · Utilities - Renewable

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $4.42 — A.R:R is negative (-1.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6).

Enel Chile S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, operation, generation, distribution, transmission, transformation, and sale of electricity in Chile and internationally. It operates in two segments, Generation and Distribution and... Read more

$4.42-11.6% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#6 of 12 Utilities - Renewable
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield5.61%
IncomeYield4.35%(5y avg 1.91%)Payout47.80%sustainable
Stop $4.20Target $5.08(default +15%)A.R:R -1.6:1
Analyst target$4.60+4.0%4 analysts
$5.08our TP
$4.42price
$4.60mean
$5

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $4.42 — A.R:R is negative (-1.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 63, MACD bullish. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-10-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Oct 28, 202614d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Utilities): +1.0
Attractive valuation
Margin of safety: 45%
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6)
Consecutive earnings misses (2)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.1
P/E (Fwd)0.0
Mkt Cap$6.1B
EV/EBITDA8.8
Profit Mgn12.8%
ROE11.0%
Rev Growth-11.3%
Beta0.42
Dividend4.35%
Rating analysts12

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

IV129%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -1.6=NEGATIVEMomentum 4.7<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)EARNINGS PROXIMITY 14d<=14d (soft)Momentum 4.7>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
63 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↑ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $4.09Resistance $4.49

Price Targets

$4
$5
A.Upside-11.6%
A.R:R-1.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0%
Max %0%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-11.6% upside)
! News modifier -1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-28 (14d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ENIC stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $4.42 — A.R:R is negative (-1.6) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 63, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $4.20. Score 5.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ENIC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $5.08 (-11.6% upside). Prior stop was $4.20. Stop-loss: $4.20.

What are the risks of investing in ENIC?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.6); Consecutive earnings misses (2).

Is ENIC overvalued or undervalued?

Enel Chile S.A. trades at a P/E of 11.1 (forward 0.0). TrendMatrix value score: 7.9/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about ENIC?

12 analysts cover ENIC with a consensus score of 3.6/5. Average price target: $5.

What does Enel Chile S.A. do?Enel Chile S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, operation, generation,...

Enel Chile S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, operation, generation, distribution, transmission, transformation, and sale of electricity in Chile and internationally. It operates in two segments, Generation and Distribution and Networks. The company generates and sells energy from renewable sources, including wind, hydroelectric, solar photovoltaic, and geothermal power, as well as energy storage systems; and transports and sells fuels. It is also involved in consulting services; financial assets investments; and civil and hydraulic engineering works. The company was formerly known as Enersis Chile S.A. and changed its name to Enel Chile S.A. in October 2016. Enel Chile S.A. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Santiago, Chile. The company operates as a subsidiary of Enel SpA.

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