Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 55.27% (As of Mar. 2026)

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LIM:NEXAPEC1 Nexa Resources Peru SAA LIM:NEXAPEC1
59 GF Score
Price S/.4.13
GF Value S/.2.33
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Nexa Resources PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

Nexa Resources PeruA LIM:NEXAPEC1 -0.22% 59 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 55.27% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:NEXAPEC1 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Nexa Resources PeruA's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S/.84 Mil. Nexa Resources PeruA's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S/.152 Mil. Therefore, Nexa Resources PeruA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.27%.


Nexa Resources PeruA  (LIM:NEXAPEC1) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


Nexa Resources PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


Nexa Resources PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexa Resources PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.

Nexa Resources PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

Nexa Resources PeruA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
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Nexa Resources PeruA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 100.43 51.36 268.41 353.73 55.27

Nexa Resources PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Nexa Resources PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nexa Resources PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nexa Resources PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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Nexa Resources PeruA Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

Nexa Resources PeruA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -276.269/( (112.437+150.215)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -276.269/131.326
=210.37 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=75.148 + 37.289
=112.437

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=91.63 + 58.585
=150.215

Nexa Resources PeruA's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -84.248/( (150.215+154.657)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -84.248/152.436
=55.27 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=91.63 + 58.585
=150.215

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=88.836 + 65.821
=154.657

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 55.27% mean?
Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 55.27% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors.
Is Nexa Resources PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Nexa Resources PeruA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 55.27%. Overall, Nexa Resources PeruA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexa Resources PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to competitors?
Nexa Resources PeruA's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 55.27% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors. Nexa Resources PeruA's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 55.27%. 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/.2.33, compared to a current price of S/.4.13 — trading 77.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 55.27%. Nexa Resources PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 55.27% 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 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/.4.13 is trading 77.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.33. GuruFocus considers Nexa Resources PeruA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:NEXAPEC1:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 55.27%
  • GF Value™: S/.2.33 vs. price of S/.4.13 (77.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

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 PeruA Business Description

Other Exchanges NEXAPEI1:Peru
Address Avenida Circunvalacion del Club Golf Los Incas No. 170, Torre El Golf Block A, Piso 22, Santiago de Surco, Lima, PER
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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