Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (LIM:BUENAVC1) Interest Expense: S/.-169 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LIM:BUENAVC1 Compania De Minas Buenaventura SAA LIM:BUENAVC1
71 GF Score
Price S/.117.00
GF Value S/.121.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Interest Expense?

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA LIM:BUENAVC1 71 Interest Expense is S/.-169 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:BUENAVC1 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.121.23 (Fairly Valued).

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was S/. -45 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was S/.-169 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. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was S/. 1,121 Mil. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was S/. -45 Mil. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.13. 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.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA  (LIM:BUENAVC1) 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.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was S/.-45 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was S/.1,121 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was S/.0 Mil.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1120.622/-44.601
=25.13

* 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.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA'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.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Interest Expense Chart

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Quarterly Data
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Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was S/.-169 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/.-169 Mil mean?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (LIM:BUENAVC1) has a Interest Expense of S/.-169 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Interest Expense too high?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Interest Expense is S/.-169 Mil. Overall, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Interest Expense compare to HL and SIND?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Interest Expense of S/.-169 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Interest Expense is S/.-169 Mil. 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 (LIM:BUENAVC1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.121.23, compared to a current price of S/.117.00 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is S/.-169 Mil. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (LIM:BUENAVC1), the current Interest Expense is S/.-169 Mil 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (LIM:BUENAVC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S/.117.00 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.121.23. GuruFocus considers Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:BUENAVC1:

  • Interest Expense: S/.-169 Mil
  • GF Value™: S/.121.23 vs. price of S/.117.00 (3.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:BUENAVC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Business Description

Address Las Begonias 415, 19th Floor, San Isidro, Lima, PER, 15046
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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