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Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR(BVN)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BVN
09/15/2026: BVN (5-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 26 days. Simulated Profits (-3.88%). Updated daily EoD!
Compania de Minas Buenaventura is a long-standing Peruvian mining company primarily focused on gold and silver production. Its main strengths include deep regional expertise and significant strategic partnerships that bolster its production capacity. The primary investment story rests on the company's ability to optimize existing assets and capitalize on precious metal market trends. However, it faces material risks related to geographic concentration in Peru, political and regulatory volatility, and operational challenges. The stock may best suit value-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of commodity markets and are closely monitoring local Peruvian regulatory developments.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely dependent on successful exploration and commodity price cycles rather than rapid tech-style expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum can be strong during bull markets for gold and silver, but the stock is highly sensitive to macro commodity trends. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at valuations that reflect its tangible assets and long-term mining reserves. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Dividend payments are inconsistent, making it less suitable for those requiring reliable, recurring income. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility associated with commodity prices and geopolitical risks in Peru makes this a higher-risk investment. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Profitability is directly tied to the highly fluctuating market prices of gold and silver. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Investors must weigh current share prices against estimated net present values of mining reserves. |
| Competition risk (Commodity market) | Medium / high | The company faces stiff competition from much larger, better-capitalized global mining conglomerates. |
| Business quality | Medium | The long operational history indicates a solid business foundation, but it is susceptible to local operational challenges. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Variable dividend policy limits the utility for income-focused portfolios. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully managing large-scale mining operations in complex terrain requires consistent operational excellence. |
Price Behavior
Flat / Range-Bound
The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 176.91% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.43B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 8.06 | 1Y Target Price 37.53 |
Price to earnings Ratio 8.06 | 1Y Target Price 37.53 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares | Beta 0.45 | 52 Weeks Range 18.88 - 43.41 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 18.88 - 43.41 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.33% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.12 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Production | Extraction and refining of gold from owned and joint-venture mines. | This is the primary revenue engine, highly sensitive to global gold prices. |
| Silver Production | Extraction of silver, often as a byproduct or primary focus in specific mines. | Provides secondary exposure to industrial and monetary silver demand. |
| Geography: Peru | All operational assets located within Peru. | Investors are directly exposed to the political and economic landscape of Peru. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 8.06 | Forward PE 36.5 | Enterprise Value 7.95B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.82 |
Enterprise Value 7.95B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.82 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.88 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6 | Shares Outstanding 253.72M | Shares Floating 172.37M |
Shares Outstanding 253.72M | Shares Floating 172.37M | ||
Percent Insiders 28.58 | Percent Institutions 59.57 |
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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.
About Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-05-14 | GM & CEO Mr. Leandro Luis Martin Garcia Raggio | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Precious Metals & Mining | Full time employees - | Website https://buenaventura.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://buenaventura.com | ||
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, construction, and operation of mines in Peru, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It explores for gold, silver, copper, zinc, lead, and antimony deposits. The company also engages in the exploration, extraction, concentration, smelting, and marketing of polymetallic minerals and metals. In addition, it is involved in electricity transmission and generation; hydroelectric plant operation; and production of manganese sulfate monohydrate, as well as tailings dam management. The company was incorporated in 1953 and is based in Lima, Peru.
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