Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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LIM:CVERDEC1 Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA LIM:CVERDEC1
76 GF Score
Price $69.53
GF Value $48.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Profitability Rank?

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA LIM:CVERDEC1 -0.06% 76 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates LIM:CVERDEC1 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 42.10%. As of today, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Profitability Rank Related Terms


LIM:CVERDEC1 vs SCCO, FCX: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1990.399 / 4728.34
=42.10 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Profitability Rank too high?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Profitability Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Profitability Rank compare to SCCO and FCX?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 $48.05, compared to a current price of $69.53 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 $69.53 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.05. GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:CVERDEC1:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $48.05 vs. price of $69.53 (44.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 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.
76GF Score

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