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Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR(BVN)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BVN
11/06/2026: BVN (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura is a long-standing, Peru-focused precious metals producer with significant interests in gold, silver, and copper. The company’s primary strength lies in its deep operational experience in Peru and its strategic joint ventures, most notably in the large-scale Cerro Verde copper mine. Its main growth story centers on the development of new projects like San Gabriel, intended to bolster future production. However, the stock carries high risks, including significant sensitivity to commodity price volatility and exposure to Peru’s complex political and social landscape. It is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high tolerance for risk and an interest in mining sector cycles.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely cyclical and tied to commodity price action rather than consistent organic revenue expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock can exhibit strong price trends during favorable gold and copper market cycles. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often attractive relative to historical norms but can be a value trap depending on political risk. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Dividends are available but inconsistent due to the cyclical nature of the business. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High sensitivity to commodity prices and geopolitical risk makes this unsuitable for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Revenue and profitability are directly dictated by global metal market fluctuations. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The stock price can detach from underlying fundamentals due to sentiment on Peruvian political risk. |
| Competition risk (Mining Majors) | Medium / high | Larger global competitors can outspend and out-scale the company in major project development. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model relies heavily on partnerships and site-specific operational success. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Variable payouts offer little reliability for income-focused investors. |
| Execution risk | High | Success depends on managing complex social and environmental relationships in Peru. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 173.66% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/06/2026 |
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Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.11B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.93 | 1Y Target Price 38.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.93 | 1Y Target Price 38.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 886.5K shares | Beta 0.38 | 52 Weeks Range 21.66 - 43.41 | Updated Date 11/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 21.66 - 43.41 | Updated Date 11/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.06% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.72 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Precious Metals (Gold/Silver) | Mining and processing of gold and silver doré and concentrates. | The company profits when gold and silver prices rise and production costs stay contained. |
| Copper (Joint Ventures) | Equity earnings from large-scale copper assets like Cerro Verde. | A significant portion of earnings comes from owning a piece of other large, operating mines. |
| Geography (Peru) | Operations located exclusively in Peru. | Investors are heavily exposed to the political and regulatory environment of a single country. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2026-10-29 | When After Market | Estimate 0.89 | Actual 0.96 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 49.21% | Operating Margin (TTM) 42.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.2% | Return on Equity (TTM) 28.47% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.93 | Forward PE 36.5 | Enterprise Value 7.41B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.06 |
Enterprise Value 7.41B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.19 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.67 | Shares Outstanding 253.72M | Shares Floating 172.37M |
Shares Outstanding 253.72M | Shares Floating 172.37M | ||
Percent Insiders 28.68 | Percent Institutions 60.98 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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