BVN (Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA) Cash Flow from Operations: $675 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BVN Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA BVN
71 GF Score
Price $35.47
GF Value $39.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Cash Flow from Operations?

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA BVN +3.83% 71 Cash Flow from Operations is $675 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BVN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.29 (Modestly Undervalued).

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Cash Receipts from Operating Activities was $667 Mil. Its Cash Payments was $-403 Mil. Its Dividends Paid was $0 Mil. Its Dividends Received was $110 Mil. Its Interest Paid was $-23 Mil. Its Interest Received was $4 Mil. Its Taxes Refund Paid was $-74 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $74 Mil. In all, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $355 Mil.


Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA  (NYSE:BVN) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For non-financial companies reported in direct method, cash flow from operations contains eight items:

1. Cash Receipts from Operating Activities:
Cash Receipts from Operating Activities represents cash received from operating activitiies in direct method.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's cash receipts from operating activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $667 Mil.

2. Cash Payments:
It represents cash flow paid from operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-403 Mil.

3. Dividends Paid:
It represents dividend paid to the investors in the direct cash flow method.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.

4. Dividends Received:
It represents dividend received on the investment in the direct cash flow method.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $110 Mil.

5. Interest Paid:
It represents interest paid on loans, debt or borrowings, in the direct cash flow method.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-23 Mil.

6. Interest Received:
It represents interest received by the company in the direct cash flow method.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil.

7. Taxes Refund Paid:
It represents tax paid or refund related to operating activities in the direct cash flow method.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's cash payments for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-74 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of cash receipts and cash payments. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $74 Mil.


Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Cash Flow from Operations 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.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Quarterly Data
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Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $675 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow from Operations of $675 Mil mean?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (BVN) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $675 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Cash Flow from Operations is $675 Mil. Overall, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Cash Flow from Operations compare to HL and SIND?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Cash Flow from Operations of $675 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Cash Flow from Operations is $675 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (BVN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.29, compared to a current price of $35.47 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $675 Mil. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (BVN), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $675 Mil as of Mar. 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (BVN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $35.47 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.29. GuruFocus considers Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BVN:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $675 Mil
  • GF Value™: $39.29 vs. price of $35.47 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100

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


Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Business Description

Address Las Begonias 415, 19th Floor, San Isidro, Lima, PER, 15046
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a Peruvian precious metals-producing company with experience in mine exploration, development, construction, and operation.
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