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Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeALIM:CVERDEC1 +0.31%74 EV-to-FCF is 23.90 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 18.86. GuruFocus rates LIM:CVERDEC1 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Metals & Mining companies, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks worse than 59.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:CVERDEC1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.13 Med: 18.86 Max: 36.49
Current: 23.82
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA was 36.49. The lowest was 6.13. And the median was 18.86.
LIM:CVERDEC1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59.69% of 449
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.81
vs LIM:CVERDEC1: 23.82
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's share price for today is $69.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.905.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Enterprise Value is $23,178 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $970 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 23.90 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 18.86. Over the past decade, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.13 to 36.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #268 out of 449 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's EV-to-FCF too high?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current EV-to-FCF of 23.90 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 18.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.13 to a high of 36.49. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.81. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 23.90 is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #268 out of 449 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's EV-to-FCF compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #268 out of 449 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.81. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 23.90 is 27.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.13 to 36.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.86 vs. the industry median of 18.81, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.81, based on 449 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current EV-to-FCF of 23.90 is 27.1% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current EV-to-FCF is 23.90, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 18.86. 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 $47.80, compared to a current price of $69.00 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 23.90, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 18.86 and 27.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 18.81. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1), the current EV-to-FCF is 23.90 as of Jul. 29, 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 $69.00 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.80.
GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CVERDEC1:
EV-to-FCF: 23.90 (27% above median its 10-year median of 18.86)
GF Value™: $47.80 vs. price of $69.00 (44.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#268 of 449)
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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