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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Nexa Resources PeruA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was S/.1,481 Mil.
Nexa Resources PeruA's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (S/.824 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (S/.1,172 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (S/.1,172 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (S/.1,481 Mil).
Nexa Resources PeruA's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (S/.655 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (S/.636 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (S/.636 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (S/.1,172 Mil).
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Nexa Resources PeruA Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of S/.1,481 Mil mean?
Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1) has a Retained Earnings of S/.1,481 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors.
Is Nexa Resources PeruA's Retained Earnings too high?
Nexa Resources PeruA's current Retained Earnings is S/.1,481 Mil. Overall, Nexa Resources PeruA has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexa Resources PeruA's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Nexa Resources PeruA's Retained Earnings of S/.1,481 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Nexa Resources PeruA and its competitors. Nexa Resources PeruA's current Retained Earnings is S/.1,481 Mil. 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/.4.12 — trading 76.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is S/.1,481 Mil. Nexa Resources PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexa Resources PeruA (LIM:NEXAPEC1), the current Retained Earnings is S/.1,481 Mil as of Mar. 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/.4.12 is trading 76.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.33.
GuruFocus considers Nexa Resources PeruA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:NEXAPEC1:
Retained Earnings: S/.1,481 Mil
GF Value™: S/.2.33 vs. price of S/.4.12 (76.7% above fair value)
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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