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Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Forward PE Ratio 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.
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.53
25.64
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Quarterly Data
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
Forward PE Ratio
111.11
46.51
20.53
18.45
14.64
15.92
25.64
42.74
36.50
35.59
STU:MBU vs HL, SIND: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #999999 out of 486 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #999999 out of 486 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Forward PE Ratio compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA ranks #999999 out of 486 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 11.01, based on 486 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.54, compared to a current price of €27.20 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (STU:MBU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.20 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.54.
GuruFocus considers Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MBU:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €28.54 vs. price of €27.20 (4.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MBU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Business Description
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a Peruvian precious metals-producing company with experience in mine exploration, development, construction, and operation.
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