Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) OCF Margin %: 36.80% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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LIM:CVERDEC1 Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA LIM:CVERDEC1
79 GF Score
Price $72.00
GF Value $47.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA OCF Margin %?

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA LIM:CVERDEC1 -0.73% 79 OCF Margin % is 36.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 34.90. 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 845 Metals & Mining companies, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks better than 82.96% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,740 Mil. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,728 Mil. Therefore, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 36.80%.

As of today, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current OCF Yield % is 6.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:CVERDEC1' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.81   Med: 34.9   Max: 62.33
Current: 36.8


During the past 12 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA was 62.33%. The lowest was 21.81%. And the median was 34.90%.

LIM:CVERDEC1's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
82.96% of 845 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.47 vs LIM:CVERDEC1: 36.80


Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA OCF Margin % Related Terms


Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % Chart

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.32 21.81 33.00 40.08 36.80

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.32 21.81 33.00 40.08 36.80

LIM:CVERDEC1 vs SCCO, FCX: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1739.923/4728.34
=36.80 %

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1739.923/4728.34
=36.80 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 36.80% mean?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) has a OCF Margin % of 36.80% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.90. Over the past decade, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.81 to 62.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #144 out of 845 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's OCF Margin % too high?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current OCF Margin % of 36.80% is near median its 10-year median of 34.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.81 to a high of 62.33. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 36.80% is 723.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #144 out of 845 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #144 out of 845 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 36.80% is 723.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 21.81 to 62.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.90 vs. the industry median of 4.47, 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 OCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median OCF Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.47, based on 845 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current OCF Margin % of 36.80% is 723.3% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current OCF Margin % is 36.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.90. 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 $72.00 — trading 51.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 36.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.90 and 723.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.47. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1), the current OCF Margin % is 36.80% as of Dec. 2025. 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 $72.00 is trading 51.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.56. GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:CVERDEC1:

  • OCF Margin %: 36.80% (near median its 10-year median of 34.90)
  • GF Value™: $47.56 vs. price of $72.00 (51.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 723.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#144 of 845)

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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