Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.42 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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LIM:CVERDEC1 Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA LIM:CVERDEC1
76 GF Score
Price $69.90
GF Value $52.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA LIM:CVERDEC1 -4.21% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates LIM:CVERDEC1 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,499 Metals & Mining companies, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks worse than 75.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-22), Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current share price is $69.90. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.42. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:CVERDEC1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.75   Med: 3.23   Max: 4.52
Current: 4.41

During the past years, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.52. The lowest was 2.75. And the median was 3.23.

LIM:CVERDEC1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.32% of 1499 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs LIM:CVERDEC1: 4.41

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.363. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $20.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA  (LIM:CVERDEC1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.06 2.09 2.49 2.55 3.12

LIM:CVERDEC1 vs SCCO, FCX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=69.90/20.415
=3.42

* 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.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=20.363/333.9520*333.9520
=20.363

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.496 241.428 18.668
201612 13.824 241.432 19.122
201703 14.350 243.801 19.656
201706 14.647 244.955 19.969
201709 14.202 246.819 19.216
201712 14.824 246.524 20.081
201803 14.648 249.554 19.602
201806 15.187 251.989 20.127
201809 15.455 252.439 20.445
201812 14.594 251.233 19.399
201903 14.738 254.202 19.362
201906 14.890 256.143 19.413
201909 15.020 256.759 19.536
201912 15.281 256.974 19.859
202003 15.108 258.115 19.547
202006 15.304 257.797 19.825
202009 15.635 260.280 20.060
202012 16.098 260.474 20.639
202103 16.314 264.877 20.568
202106 17.001 271.696 20.897
202109 17.839 274.310 21.718
202112 17.503 278.802 20.965
202203 18.154 287.504 21.087
202206 18.520 296.311 20.873
202209 18.822 296.808 21.177
202212 19.001 296.797 21.380
202303 19.221 301.836 21.266
202306 19.393 305.109 21.226
202309 19.323 307.789 20.966
202312 19.084 306.746 20.777
202403 19.174 312.332 20.501
202406 20.078 314.175 21.342
202409 19.947 315.301 21.127
202412 19.378 315.605 20.504
202503 19.523 319.799 20.387
202506 20.168 322.561 20.880
202509 20.237 324.800 20.807
202512 21.714 324.054 22.377
202603 20.642 330.213 20.876
202606 20.363 333.952 20.363

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.42 mean?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.42 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.23. Over the past decade, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.75 to 4.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #1129 out of 1499 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 75.3%.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.42 is near median its 10-year median of 3.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.75 to a high of 4.52. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 3.42 is 123.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #1129 out of 1499 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #1129 out of 1499 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 3.42 is 123.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.75 to 4.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.53, based on 1,499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.42 is 123.5% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.60, compared to a current price of $69.90 — trading 32.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 123.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.53. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42 as of Sep. 22, 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 Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $69.90 is trading 32.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.60. GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:CVERDEC1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.42 (near median its 10-year median of 3.23)
  • GF Value™: $52.60 vs. price of $69.90 (32.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#1129 of 1499)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:CVERDEC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Business Description

Address Jacinto Ibanez Street, No.315, Industrial Park, Arequipa, PER
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA is involved in the exploration, extraction, production and sale of copper from deposits located in the southwest of the Arequipa city.
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