NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NEXA - LU1701428291 - Common Stock
7.62 USD
+0.2 (+2.7%)
Taking everything into account, NEXA scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NEXA was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While NEXA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. NEXA is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NEXA had negative earnings in the past year.
NEXA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
NEXA has a Return On Assets (-0.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.66%, NEXA is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NEXA (6.79%) is better than 65.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.31% | ||
| ROE | -1.66% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% |
ROA(3y)-3.12%
ROA(5y)-3.62%
ROE(3y)-15.39%
ROE(5y)-15.7%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of NEXA (11.71%) is better than 66.45% of its industry peers.
NEXA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NEXA's Gross Margin of 19.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NEXA outperforms 56.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NEXA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 19.34% |
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%
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.
NEXA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NEXA remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
NEXA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NEXA has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that NEXA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.56, NEXA is not doing good in the industry: 84.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NEXA is 64.41, which is on the high side as it means it would take NEXA, 64.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 64.41, NEXA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.19% of the companies in the same industry.
NEXA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.84. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.84, NEXA is not doing good in the industry: 90.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 64.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC9.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that NEXA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.91, NEXA is not doing good in the industry: 88.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
NEXA has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that NEXA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NEXA has a Quick ratio of 0.60. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NEXA underperforms 86.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for NEXA have decreased strongly by -16.92% in the last year.
The Revenue for NEXA has decreased by -12.22% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.22%
Revenue growth 3Y1.8%
Revenue growth 5Y3.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, NEXA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.90% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y155.7%
EPS Next 2Y72.65%
EPS Next 3Y46.71%
EPS Next 5Y26.9%
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y2.79%
Revenue Next 5Y1.09%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
NEXA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.26, which indicates a very decent valuation of NEXA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NEXA indicates a rather cheap valuation: NEXA is cheaper than 89.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.56. NEXA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
98.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NEXA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NEXA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NEXA is cheaper than 74.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.71 |
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 46.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y72.65%
EPS Next 3Y46.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%, NEXA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NEXA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.54.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, NEXA is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
NEXA has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-285.8%
EPS Next 2Y72.65%
EPS Next 3Y46.71%
NYSE:NEXA (12/9/2025, 10:38:04 AM)
7.62
+0.2 (+2.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners25.65%
Inst Owner Change13.99%
Ins Owners1.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)2.84B
Net Income(TTM)-16.23M
Analysts49.23
Price Target6.36 (-16.54%)
Short Float %0.37%
Short Ratio1.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-32.77%
DP-285.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-34.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-138.96%
Max EPS beat(2)69.17%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-111.9%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.17%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.17%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.82%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.69%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.71%
PT rev (1m)3.1%
PT rev (3m)10.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)101.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)387.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)40.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)26.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.03 | ||
| P/tB | 11.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.71 |
EPS(TTM)-0.76
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.92
Fwd EY12.1%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY2.95%
OCF(TTM)2.46
OCFY32.33%
SpS21.44
BVpS7.38
TBVpS0.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.31% | ||
| ROE | -1.66% | ||
| ROCE | 8.6% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.47% | ||
| OM | 11.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 19.34% | ||
| FCFM | 1.05% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.02%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.84 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 64.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.76 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 92.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.2 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.95% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.56 |
F-Score5
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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)-16.92%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-133.33%
EPS Next Y155.7%
EPS Next 2Y72.65%
EPS Next 3Y46.71%
EPS Next 5Y26.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.22%
Revenue growth 3Y1.8%
Revenue growth 5Y3.47%
Sales Q2Q%7.62%
Revenue Next Year4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.94%
Revenue Next 3Y2.79%
Revenue Next 5Y1.09%
EBIT growth 1Y70.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.22%
EBIT growth 5Y57.73%
EBIT Next Year115.1%
EBIT Next 3Y34.78%
EBIT Next 5Y19.01%
FCF growth 1Y139.54%
FCF growth 3Y121.67%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y35.26%
OCF growth 3Y-10.82%
OCF growth 5Y23.28%
NEXA RESOURCES SA / NEXA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NEXA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) stock?
NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) stock?
The financial health rating of NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) is 1 / 10.
Is the dividend of NEXA RESOURCES SA sustainable?
The dividend rating of NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -285.8%.