Nexa Resources PeruALIM:NEXAPEC1 +2.59%67 PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates LIM:NEXAPEC1 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,352 Metals & Mining companies, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks better than 66.41% on this metric.
Nexa Resources Peru SAA stock PB Ratio (=1.5) is close to 3-year high of 1.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexa Resources PeruA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:NEXAPEC1'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.72 Max: 3.76
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, Nexa Resources PeruA's highest PB Ratio was 3.76. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.72.
LIM:NEXAPEC1's PB Ratio is ranked better than 66.41% of 2352
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs LIM:NEXAPEC1: 1.50
During the past 12 months, Nexa Resources PeruA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 47.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Nexa Resources PeruA was 16.50% per year. The lowest was -9.60% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Nexa Resources PeruA PB Ratio Related Terms
Nexa Resources PeruA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexa Resources PeruA's PB Ratio 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.
Nexa Resources PeruA PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Nexa Resources PeruA's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Nexa Resources PeruA PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nexa Resources PeruA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexa Resources PeruA's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) has a PB Ratio of 1.50 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, Nexa Resources PeruA's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #790 out of 2352 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Nexa Resources PeruA's PB Ratio too high?
Nexa Resources PeruA's current PB Ratio of 1.50 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 3.76. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Nexa Resources PeruA's value of 1.50 is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #790 out of 2352 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nexa Resources PeruA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexa Resources PeruA's PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #790 out of 2352 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Nexa Resources PeruA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.31. Nexa Resources PeruA's value of 1.50 is 35.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Nexa Resources PeruA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 3.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Nexa Resources PeruA has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.31, based on 2,352 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexa Resources PeruA's current PB Ratio of 1.50 is 35.1% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexa Resources PeruA's current PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexa Resources PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.32, compared to a current price of S/.3.80 — trading 63.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 35.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.31. Nexa Resources PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1), the current PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 06, 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 Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexa Resources PeruA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.3.80 is trading 63.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.32.
GuruFocus considers Nexa Resources PeruA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:NEXAPEC1:
PB Ratio: 1.50 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.72)
GF Value™: S/.2.32 vs. price of S/.3.80 (63.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#790 of 2352)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:NEXAPEC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nexa Resources Peru SAA is a Peruvian mining company engaged in the exploration, extraction, processing, and sale of zinc, copper, and lead concentrates with silver and gold content. A low-cost polymetallic producer in Peru, it operates three mines: Cerro Lindo in Ica, and El Porvenir and Atacocha (Pasco Complex) in Pasco. The company focuses on sustainable mining, applying environmental practices and prioritizing workforce safety. Its products include concentrated zinc, Zamac, zinc oxide, sulfuric acid, and other value-adding by-products. It has one reportable segment, Mining, covering its operations in Pasco and Ica, where by-products help reduce zinc production costs.
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