Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeALIM:CVERDEC1 +4.51%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates LIM:CVERDEC1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Metals & Mining companies, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks worse than 67.33% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:CVERDEC1'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 0.59 Max: 0.99
Current: 0.41
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA was 0.99. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.59.
LIM:CVERDEC1's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 67.33% of 300
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs LIM:CVERDEC1: 0.41
During the past 12 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA was 8.13%. The lowest was 2.00%. And the median was 4.69%.
During the past 12 months, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -35.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA was 38.60% per year. The lowest was 1.70% per year. And the median was 8.95% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Dividend Payout 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.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
LIM:CVERDEC1 vs SCCO, FCX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (LIM:CVERDEC1) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #202 out of 300 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 0.99. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 0.41 is 51.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #202 out of 300 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #202 out of 300 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 0.41 is 51.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 0.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.27, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 51.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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 $47.54, compared to a current price of $72.53 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 51.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 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 $72.53 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.54.
GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CVERDEC1:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: $47.54 vs. price of $72.53 (52.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#202 of 300)
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 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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