Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) Beneish M-Score: -1.99 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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LIM:CVERDEC1 Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA LIM:CVERDEC1
79 GF Score
Price $72.53
GF Value $47.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Beneish M-Score?

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA LIM:CVERDEC1 +4.51% 79 Beneish M-Score is -1.99 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:CVERDEC1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks worse than 63.44% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -1.99 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:CVERDEC1' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.09   Med: -2.21   Max: -1.61
Current: -1.99

During the past 12 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA was -1.61. The lowest was -3.09. And the median was -2.21.


Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Beneish M-Score 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 Cerro VerdeA Beneish M-Score Chart

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.73 -2.05 -2.91 -3.09 -1.99

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.73 -2.05 -2.91 -3.09 -1.99

LIM:CVERDEC1 vs SCCO, FCX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.7194+0.528 * 0.8496+0.404 * 1.0121+0.892 * 1.1156+0.115 * 0.9303
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 0.7295+4.679 * -0.040413-0.327 * 1.1474
=-1.99

* 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.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was $980 Mil.
Revenue was $4,728 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2,166 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,798 Mil.
Total Assets was $9,225 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $5,756 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $654 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $119 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $662 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $87 Mil.
Net Income was $1,367 Mil.
Gross Profit was $0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $1,740 Mil.
Total Receivables was $511 Mil.
Revenue was $4,238 Mil.
Gross Profit was $1,650 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,876 Mil.
Total Assets was $8,034 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $5,581 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $585 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $146 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $527 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $41 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(980.425 / 4728.34) / (511.129 / 4238.322)
=0.207351 / 0.120597
=1.7194

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(1649.543 / 4238.322) / (2166.039 / 4728.34)
=0.389197 / 0.458097
=0.8496

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (2797.636 + 5755.547) / 9224.62) / (1 - (1875.841 + 5580.816) / 8034.461)
=0.072787 / 0.071916
=1.0121

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=4728.34 / 4238.322
=1.1156

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(585.346 / (585.346 + 5580.816)) / (654.038 / (654.038 + 5755.547))
=0.094929 / 0.102041
=0.9303

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(118.643 / 4728.34) / (145.771 / 4238.322)
=0.025092 / 0.034394
=0.7295

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((87.208 + 661.849) / 9224.62) / ((41.176 + 527.45) / 8034.461)
=0.081202 / 0.070773
=1.1474

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(1367.129 - 0 - 1739.923) / 9224.62
=-0.040413

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has a M-score of -1.99 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -1.99 mean?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) has a Beneish M-Score of -1.99 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #432 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Beneish M-Score too high?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Beneish M-Score is -1.99. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #432 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Beneish M-Score compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #432 out of 681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Beneish M-Score is -1.99. 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 $47.56, compared to a current price of $72.53 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -1.99. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1), the current Beneish M-Score is -1.99 as of Jul. 13, 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 $72.53 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.56. GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:CVERDEC1:

  • Beneish M-Score: -1.99
  • GF Value™: $47.56 vs. price of $72.53 (52.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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 VerdeA Business Description

Address Jacinto Ibanez Street, No.315, Industrial Park, Arequipa, PER
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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