Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1) Interest Expense: S/.-2 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LIM:BROCALC1 Sociedad Minera El Brocal SAA LIM:BROCALC1
55 GF Score
Price S/.21.50
GF Value S/.15.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Interest Expense?

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA LIM:BROCALC1 55 Interest Expense is S/.-2 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:BROCALC1 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.15.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's interest expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/. -4 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.-2 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/. 301 Mil. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/. -4 Mil. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 71.73. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Sociedad Minera El BrocalA  (LIM:BROCALC1) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.-4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.301 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was S/.2 Mil.

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*300.528/-4.19
=71.73

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Sociedad Minera El Brocal SAA has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.


Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Interest Expense 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.

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Interest Expense Chart

Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S/.-2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of S/.-2 Mil mean?
Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1) has a Interest Expense of S/.-2 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sociedad Minera El BrocalA and its competitors.
Is Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Interest Expense too high?
Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's current Interest Expense is S/.-2 Mil. Overall, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's Interest Expense of S/.-2 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Sociedad Minera El BrocalA and its competitors. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's current Interest Expense is S/.-2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sociedad Minera El BrocalA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.15.48, compared to a current price of S/.21.50 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is S/.-2 Mil. Sociedad Minera El BrocalA's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1), the current Interest Expense is S/.-2 Mil 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 Sociedad Minera El BrocalA (LIM:BROCALC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Minera El BrocalA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of S/.21.50 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.15.48. GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera El BrocalA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:BROCALC1:

  • Interest Expense: S/.-2 Mil
  • GF Value™: S/.15.48 vs. price of S/.21.50 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:BROCALC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sociedad Minera El BrocalA Business Description

Other Exchanges BROCALI1:Peru
Address Las Begonias Street 415, 19th Floor, San Isidro, Lima, PER
Sociedad Minera El Brocal SAA is a mining company, dedicated to the extraction, concentration, and commercialization of polymetallic minerals. It predominantly explores silver, lead, zinc, and copper. It exploits two contiguous mines: North Tajo, an open pit operation that produces silver, leads, and zinc minerals; and Marcapunta-Norte, an underground mine producing copper minerals. The company carries out its operations at the Colquijirca Mining Units and the Huaraucaca Concentrator Plant located in the district of Tinyahuarco, Peru. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Peru and the rest from Asia and Europe.
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