Nexa Resources PeruALIM:NEXAPEC1 +2.15%67 PS Ratio is 1.31 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates LIM:NEXAPEC1 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Metals & Mining companies, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks better than 66.27% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Nexa Resources PeruA's share price is S/.4.035.
Nexa Resources PeruA's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was S/.3.09. Hence, Nexa Resources PeruA's PS Ratio for today is 1.31.
Warning Sign:
Nexa Resources Peru SAA stock PS Ratio (=1.31) is close to 3-year high of 1.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexa Resources PeruA's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:NEXAPEC1'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.49 Max: 2.8
Current: 1.31
During the past 13 years, Nexa Resources PeruA's highest PS Ratio was 2.80. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.49.
LIM:NEXAPEC1's PS Ratio is ranked better than 66.27% of 753
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.31
vs LIM:NEXAPEC1: 1.31
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Nexa Resources PeruA was 27.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Nexa Resources PeruA's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 32.10% per year. The lowest was -16.00% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Nexa Resources PeruA PS Ratio Related Terms
Nexa Resources PeruA PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nexa Resources PeruA's PS 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 PS Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Nexa Resources PeruA's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nexa Resources PeruA's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexa Resources PeruA's PS Ratio falls into.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Nexa Resources PeruA's Share Price of today is S/.4.035. Nexa Resources PeruA's Revenue per Share 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/.3.09.
* 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:
Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) has a PS Ratio of 1.31 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Nexa Resources PeruA's PS Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #254 out of 753 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Nexa Resources PeruA's PS Ratio too high?
Nexa Resources PeruA's current PS Ratio of 1.31 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.80. The Metals & Mining industry median PS Ratio is 2.31. Nexa Resources PeruA's value of 1.31 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #254 out of 753 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 PS Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources PeruA ranks #254 out of 753 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Nexa Resources PeruA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 2.31. Nexa Resources PeruA's value of 1.31 is 43.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Nexa Resources PeruA's own PS Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 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 PS Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PS Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.31, based on 753 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexa Resources PeruA's current PS Ratio of 1.31 is 43.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PS 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 PS Ratio is 1.31, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.49. 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/.2.33, compared to a current price of S/.4.04 — trading 73.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 1.31, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 43.3% 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1), the current PS Ratio is 1.31 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 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/.4.04 is trading 73.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.33.
GuruFocus considers Nexa Resources PeruA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:NEXAPEC1:
PS Ratio: 1.31 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: S/.2.33 vs. price of S/.4.04 (73.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#254 of 753)
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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