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Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.

BVN

Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. NYSE
$43.67 6.18% (+2.54)

Market Cap $11.09 B
52w High $44.67
52w Low $12.56
Dividend Yield 1.80%
Frequency Semi-Annual
P/E 24.40
Volume 1.92M
Outstanding Shares 253.99M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $431.79M $32.7M $167.44M 38.78% $0.66 $273.97M
Q2-2025 $369.48M $77.36M $91.3M 24.71% $0.36 $114.91M
Q1-2025 $307.72M $65.07M $140.09M 45.52% $0.55 $120.88M
Q4-2024 $299.59M $109.55M $33.61M 11.22% $0.13 $102.65M
Q3-2024 $331.11M $-173.26M $236.93M 71.56% $0.93 $333.76M

What's going well?

Revenue and profits are up sharply, with operating income and net income both growing over 70%. The company is showing much better cost control and efficiency, leading to higher profitability.

What's concerning?

Gross margins are slipping, meaning costs are rising faster than sales. Some profit boost came from other income, not just core operations, so investors should watch if this is sustainable.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $485.73M $5.45B $1.55B $3.72B
Q2-2025 $588.54M $5.4B $1.68B $3.55B
Q1-2025 $647.96M $5.33B $1.7B $3.46B
Q4-2024 $478.44M $5.05B $1.49B $3.39B
Q3-2024 $457.89M $4.95B $1.42B $3.36B

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has low debt, high equity, and lots of cash relative to what it owes soon. Most assets are real and tangible, and it has a long history of profits.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Cash fell this quarter, and receivables rose sharply, which could mean slower payments from customers. Liquidity is still strong, but the trend is worth watching.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $167.67M $186.58M $-136.03M $-154.11M $-102.81M $49.38M
Q2-2025 $95.35M $135.39M $-111.09M $-82.93M $-59.42M $30.96M
Q1-2025 $140.09M $21.47M $-82.43M $230.49M $169.52M $-61.25M
Q4-2024 $33.61M $178.09M $-100.28M $-57.27M $20.54M $77.12M
Q3-2024 $244.43M $180.82M $117.78M $-12.3M $286.35M $85.38M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company is producing more cash from its core business each quarter and is able to pay down debt. Free cash flow is rising, and profits are backed by real cash.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Cash balance is shrinking due to heavy investments and debt paydown. The business is capital intensive, and any drop in operating cash could pressure liquidity.

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

BVN has recently delivered a strong rebound in revenue, margins, and cash generation while simultaneously strengthening its balance sheet. It now carries less net debt, holds more cash, and enjoys better liquidity than in prior years. The company’s diversified portfolio of mines, its stake in a major copper producer, and its vertical integration in power and engineering provide structural advantages. A visible pipeline of growth projects, led by San Gabriel, offers potential for higher production and extended mine life.

! Risks

Historical results show pronounced volatility in earnings and cash flow, highlighting the company’s sensitivity to metal prices and operational performance. Major capital projects add execution risk, including the potential for delays, cost overruns, or technical challenges. Operating concentration in Peru exposes BVN to country‑specific political, regulatory, and social risks, including community relations and environmental scrutiny. The strong recent year may partly reflect favorable external conditions that could reverse in a downturn.

Outlook

The overall picture is of a miner that has moved from a period of financial strain to one of improved health and momentum. If BVN can maintain cost discipline, successfully bring its growth projects online, and navigate Peru’s operating environment, it has the ingredients to sustain better profitability and cash flow than in the past. At the same time, mining remains a cyclical, high‑risk industry, and BVN is unlikely to be immune from future swings in commodity markets and local conditions. The outlook is cautiously constructive but inherently uncertain.