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Nexa Resources PeruALIM:NEXAPEC1 +1.56%68 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates LIM:NEXAPEC1 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,225 Metals & Mining companies, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks better than 72.33% on this metric.
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 Nexa Resources PeruA's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:NEXAPEC1'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.65
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Nexa Resources PeruA was 0.65. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.34.
LIM:NEXAPEC1's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 72.33% of 1225
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.14
vs LIM:NEXAPEC1: 0.04
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.
Nexa Resources PeruA Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Nexa Resources PeruA Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexa Resources PeruA's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Nexa Resources PeruA'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.
Nexa Resources PeruA Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nexa Resources PeruA's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexa Resources PeruA'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.
Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #339 out of 1225 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is Nexa Resources PeruA's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Nexa Resources PeruA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Nexa Resources PeruA's value of 0.04 is 71.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #339 out of 1225 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nexa Resources PeruA has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexa Resources PeruA's Debt-to-Equity compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #339 out of 1225 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Nexa Resources PeruA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.14. Nexa Resources PeruA's value of 0.04 is 71.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Nexa Resources PeruA 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 1,225 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. Nexa Resources PeruA's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 71.4% 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 Nexa Resources PeruA 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. Nexa Resources PeruA's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexa Resources PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.60, compared to a current price of S/.4.42 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 71.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.14. Nexa Resources PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1), the current Debt-to-Equity 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 Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexa Resources PeruA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.4.42 is trading 70% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.60.
GuruFocus considers Nexa Resources PeruA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:NEXAPEC1:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (88% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: S/.2.60 vs. price of S/.4.42 (70% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#339 of 1225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:NEXAPEC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nexa Resources Peru SAA is a Peruvian mining company engaged in the exploration, extraction, processing, and sale of zinc, copper, and lead concentrates with silver and gold content. A low-cost polymetallic producer in Peru, it operates three mines: Cerro Lindo in Ica, and El Porvenir and Atacocha (Pasco Complex) in Pasco. The company focuses on sustainable mining, applying environmental practices and prioritizing workforce safety. Its products include concentrated zinc, Zamac, zinc oxide, sulfuric acid, and other value-adding by-products. It has one reportable segment, Mining, covering its operations in Pasco and Ica, where by-products help reduce zinc production costs.
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