Benguet (PHS:BC) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.04 (As of Jun. 2026) — 67% Below Median

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PHS:BC Benguet Corp PHS:BC
67 GF Score
Price ₱7.75
GF Value ₱6.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Benguet Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Benguet PHS:BC 67 Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates PHS:BC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱6.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 473 Metals & Mining companies, Benguet ranks better than 79.28% on this metric.

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. It’s also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not.

Benguet's Capital Expenditure for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱-13.77 Mil. Its Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱350.60 Mil.

Hence, Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.04.


Benguet  (PHS:BC) Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Explanation

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s Cash Flow from Operations is being devoted to Capital Expenditure. It is a good indicator in terms of how much the company is focused on growth. In general, a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio indicates that the company is investing more in physical assets and is focused on growth and expansion. Conversely, lower ratio could indicate that a company has reached maturity and is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.

Moreover, the ratio is also useful to distinguish whether the company is capital intensive or not. If the ratio is large, then the company tends to be capital intensive. Lower ratio suggests that it’s a capital-light business. The ratio can be combined with ROIC % to identify whether the company is an asset-light business that has a high return on invested capital. This is one question investors commonly ask to see if a company qualifies as a good company.


Benguet Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Related Terms


Benguet Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Benguet Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Benguet Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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Benguet Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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PHS:BC vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Benguet Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Benguet Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-163.416) / 739.199
=0.22

Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow=- Capital Expenditure / Cash Flow from Operations
=- (-13.767) / 350.604
=0.04

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.04 mean?
Benguet (PHS:BC) has a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Benguet and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.03 to 2.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #98 out of 473 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Benguet's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.04 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.69. The Metals & Mining industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.64. Benguet's value of 0.04 is 93.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Benguet ranks #98 out of 473 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Benguet has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benguet's Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Benguet ranks #98 out of 473 companies for Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Benguet in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.64. Benguet's value of 0.04 is 93.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Benguet's own Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 0.03 to 2.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.64, Benguet has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Metals & Mining companies is 0.64, based on 473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Benguet's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 0.04 is 93.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Cash Flow ratio assesses how much of a company’s cash flow from operations is being devoted to capital expenditure. View historical data on Benguet and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benguet's current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.04, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Benguet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet (PHS:BC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱6.41, compared to a current price of ₱7.75 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.04, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 93.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.64. Benguet's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Benguet (PHS:BC), the current Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Benguet (PHS:BC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benguet stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱7.75 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱6.41. GuruFocus considers Benguet to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:BC:

  • Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 0.04 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.12)
  • GF Value™: ₱6.41 vs. price of ₱7.75 (20.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#98 of 473)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:BC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Benguet Business Description

Address 106 Paseo de Roxas, 7th Floor, Universal Re-Building, Makati City, PHL, 1226
Benguet Corp is engaged in gold, nickel, and other metallic and nonmetallic mineral production, exploration, research and development, and natural resource projects. The company operates through four business segments, namely Mining, Health Services, Logistics, and Others. The Mining segment is engaged in exploration, nickel, and gold mining operations and generates the maximum revenue for the company. The Health Services segment is engaged in the business of offering medical and clinical diagnostic examinations and health care services on pre-employment. The logistics segment is engaged in logistics services to the supply-chain requirements of various industries. The Other segment of the company is engaged in research, development, health services, and water projects.
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