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NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:NEXA - LU1701428291 - Common Stock

4.84 USD
-0.02 (-0.41%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall NEXA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NEXA against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. There are concerns on the financial health of NEXA while its profitability can be described as average. NEXA has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NEXA had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year NEXA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years NEXA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
NEXA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NEXA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNEXA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

NEXA has a Return On Assets (-1.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NEXA has a worse Return On Equity (-10.19%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
NEXA has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.88%) than 69.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.86%
ROE -10.19%
ROIC 6.88%
ROA(3y)-3.12%
ROA(5y)-3.62%
ROE(3y)-15.39%
ROE(5y)-15.7%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NEXA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNEXA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

NEXA has a better Operating Margin (11.57%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NEXA has grown nicely.
NEXA has a Gross Margin (18.95%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NEXA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.57%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 18.95%
OM growth 3Y-7.88%
OM growth 5Y52.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.47%
GM growth 5Y3.06%
NEXA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNEXA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NEXA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NEXA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
NEXA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NEXA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NEXA Yearly Shares OutstandingNEXA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
NEXA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNEXA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

NEXA has an Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that NEXA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
NEXA has a Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NEXA underperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NEXA is 110.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take NEXA, 110.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
NEXA's Debt to FCF ratio of 110.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NEXA outperforms 55.77% of its industry peers.
NEXA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
NEXA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.02) than 90.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 110.21
Altman-Z 0.51
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.27%
NEXA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNEXA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that NEXA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NEXA has a Current ratio of 0.93. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NEXA underperforms 85.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that NEXA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of NEXA (0.60) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.6
NEXA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNEXA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NEXA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 50.77%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, NEXA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.26% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-26.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.26%
Revenue growth 3Y1.8%
Revenue growth 5Y3.47%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%

3.2 Future

NEXA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.08% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y139.74%
EPS Next 2Y62.12%
EPS Next 3Y41.51%
EPS Next 5Y23.08%
Revenue Next Year-4.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y0.88%
Revenue Next 5Y0.14%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NEXA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNEXA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
NEXA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNEXA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NEXA. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
NEXA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.20.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NEXA indicates a rather cheap valuation: NEXA is cheaper than 87.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.69. NEXA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.2
NEXA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNEXA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NEXA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
71.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NEXA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36.99
EV/EBITDA 3.27
NEXA Per share dataNEXA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NEXA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NEXA's earnings are expected to grow with 41.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y62.12%
EPS Next 3Y41.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.09%, NEXA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NEXA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.57. NEXA pays more dividend than 82.69% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, NEXA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.09%

5.2 History

The dividend of NEXA decreases each year by -32.77%.
NEXA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NEXA Yearly Dividends per shareNEXA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of NEXA are negative and hence is the payout ratio. NEXA will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-41.54%
EPS Next 2Y62.12%
EPS Next 3Y41.51%
NEXA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNEXA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

NEXA RESOURCES SA

NYSE:NEXA (9/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

4.84

-0.02 (-0.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Inst Owners25.62%
Inst Owner Change2.18%
Ins Owners1.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap641.01M
Analysts47.69
Price Target5.74 (18.6%)
Short Float %0.03%
Short Ratio0.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.09%
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.77%
DP-41.54%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-10 2025-06-10 (0.1011)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)78.85%
Min EPS beat(2)69.17%
Max EPS beat(2)88.54%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-83.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-466.36%
Max EPS beat(4)88.54%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.17%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.17%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.66%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.55%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4%
PT rev (1m)-3.62%
PT rev (3m)-12.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)63.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.2
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 36.99
P/OCF 2.3
P/B 0.72
P/tB 8.61
EV/EBITDA 3.27
EPS(TTM)-0.64
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.59
Fwd EY12.2%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)2.1
OCFY43.4%
SpS21.04
BVpS6.72
TBVpS0.56
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.86%
ROE -10.19%
ROCE 8.71%
ROIC 6.88%
ROICexc 7.76%
ROICexgc 10.33%
OM 11.57%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 18.95%
FCFM 0.62%
ROA(3y)-3.12%
ROA(5y)-3.62%
ROE(3y)-15.39%
ROE(5y)-15.7%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y64.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y68.86%
OM growth 3Y-7.88%
OM growth 5Y52.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.47%
GM growth 5Y3.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 110.21
Debt/EBITDA 2.76
Cap/Depr 79.02%
Cap/Sales 9.36%
Interest Coverage 2.06
Cash Conversion 42.64%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.6
Altman-Z 0.51
F-Score5
WACC8.27%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)104.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.92%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-26.67%
EPS Next Y139.74%
EPS Next 2Y62.12%
EPS Next 3Y41.51%
EPS Next 5Y23.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.26%
Revenue growth 3Y1.8%
Revenue growth 5Y3.47%
Sales Q2Q%-3.75%
Revenue Next Year-4.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y0.88%
Revenue Next 5Y0.14%
EBIT growth 1Y161.48%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.22%
EBIT growth 5Y57.73%
EBIT Next Year81.08%
EBIT Next 3Y29.11%
EBIT Next 5Y15.55%
FCF growth 1Y110.65%
FCF growth 3Y121.67%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y75.08%
OCF growth 3Y-10.82%
OCF growth 5Y23.28%