Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1) Days Payable: 130.08 (As of Jun. 2026) — 12% Above Median

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LIM:BROCALC1 Sociedad Minera El Brocal SAA LIM:BROCALC1
55 GF Score
Price S/.21.50
GF Value S/.15.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Days Payable?

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA LIM:BROCALC1 55 Days Payable is 130.08 as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 116.46. GuruFocus rates LIM:BROCALC1 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.15.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,064 Metals & Mining companies, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA ranks worse than 51.79% on this metric.

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.446 Mil. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.313 Mil. Hence, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 130.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:BROCALC1' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 83.43   Med: 116.46   Max: 162.27
Current: 113.09

During the past 13 years, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's highest Days Payable was 162.27. The lowest was 83.43. And the median was 116.46.

LIM:BROCALC1's Days Payable is ranked worse than
51.79% of 1064 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 125.245 vs LIM:BROCALC1: 113.09

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable increased from Jun. 2025 (96.01) to Jun. 2026 (130.08). It may suggest that Sociedad Minera El BrocalA delayed paying its suppliers.


Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable 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 El BrocalA Days Payable Chart

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Sociedad Minera El BrocalA 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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Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Days Payable Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 El BrocalA Days Payable vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable falls into.


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Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (346.477 + 405.062) / 2 ) / 1106.709*365
=375.7695 / 1106.709*365
=123.93

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (526.39 + 364.672) / 2 ) / 312.53*365 / 4
=445.531 / 312.53*365 / 4
=130.08

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 130.08 mean?
Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1) has a Days Payable of 130.08 as of Jun. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Sociedad Minera El BrocalA and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 116.46. Over the past decade, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable has ranged from 83.43 to 162.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA ranks #551 out of 1064 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable too high?
Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's current Days Payable of 130.08 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 116.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 83.43 to a high of 162.27. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Payable is 125.25. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's value of 130.08 is 3.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA ranks #551 out of 1064 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Days Payable compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA ranks #551 out of 1064 companies for Days Payable. This places Sociedad Minera El BrocalA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 125.25. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's value of 130.08 is 3.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's own Days Payable has ranged from 83.43 to 162.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 116.46 vs. the industry median of 125.25, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA 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 Days Payable for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Payable among Metals & Mining companies is 125.25, based on 1,064 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's current Days Payable of 130.08 is 3.9% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Sociedad Minera El BrocalA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Payable is 125.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's current Days Payable is 130.08, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 116.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sociedad Minera El BrocalA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.15.48, compared to a current price of S/.21.50 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 130.08, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 116.46 and 3.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 125.25. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1), the current Days Payable is 130.08 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 Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S/.21.50 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.15.48. GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera El BrocalA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:BROCALC1:

  • Days Payable: 130.08 (12% above median its 10-year median of 116.46)
  • GF Value™: S/.15.48 vs. price of S/.21.50 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 3.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#551 of 1064)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:BROCALC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Business Description

Other Exchanges BROCALI1:Peru
Address Las Begonias Street 415, 19th Floor, San Isidro, Lima, PER
Sociedad Minera El Brocal SAA is a mining company, dedicated to the extraction, concentration, and commercialization of polymetallic minerals. It predominantly explores silver, lead, zinc, and copper. It exploits two contiguous mines: North Tajo, an open pit operation that produces silver, leads, and zinc minerals; and Marcapunta-Norte, an underground mine producing copper minerals. The company carries out its operations at the Colquijirca Mining Units and the Huaraucaca Concentrator Plant located in the district of Tinyahuarco, Peru. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Peru and the rest from Asia and Europe.
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