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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:CVERDEC1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.17
Current: 0.02
During the past 12 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA was 0.17. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.
LIM:CVERDEC1's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 83.74% of 1224
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs LIM:CVERDEC1: 0.02
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
LIM:CVERDEC1 vs SCCO, FCX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (LIM:CVERDEC1) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #199 out of 1224 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.17. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 0.02 is 85.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #199 out of 1224 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #199 out of 1224 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 0.02 is 85.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.14, based on 1,224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.02 is 85.7% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. 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 $47.93, compared to a current price of $68.99 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 85.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 $68.99 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.93.
GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CVERDEC1:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $47.93 vs. price of $68.99 (43.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#199 of 1224)
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 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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