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NEXA RESOURCES SA (NEXA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:NEXA - LU1701428291 - Common Stock

5.26 USD
+0.2 (+3.95%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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NEXA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NEXA has reported negative net income.
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.
In the past 5 years NEXA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

With a Return On Assets value of -1.86%, NEXA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -10.19%, NEXA is doing worse than 62.18% of the companies in the same industry.
NEXA has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: NEXA outperforms 70.51% 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.
NEXA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of NEXA (18.95%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NEXA is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NEXA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
NEXA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NEXA is higher compared to a year ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.52, we must say that NEXA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.52, NEXA is not doing good in the industry: 85.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
NEXA has a debt to FCF ratio of 110.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NEXA would need 110.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 110.21, NEXA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.77% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.02 is on the high side and indicates that NEXA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.02, NEXA is doing worse than 91.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.02
Debt/FCF 110.21
Altman-Z 0.52
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.4%
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.
The Current ratio of NEXA (0.93) is worse than 85.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that NEXA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.60, NEXA is doing worse than 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 50.77% over the past year.
The Revenue for NEXA has decreased by -12.26% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, NEXA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.47% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.08% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
NEXA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y139.74%
EPS Next 2Y62.12%
EPS Next 3Y41.51%
EPS Next 5Y23.08%
Revenue Next Year-4.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.11%
Revenue Next 3Y0.88%
Revenue Next 5Y0.14%

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.
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.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.91, the valuation of NEXA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NEXA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.46% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, NEXA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.91
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NEXA is valued a bit cheaper than 71.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 40.2
EV/EBITDA 3.31
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

The 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

NEXA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
NEXA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.51. NEXA pays more dividend than 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, NEXA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.04%

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

NEXA has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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

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NEXA RESOURCES SA

NYSE:NEXA (9/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

5.26

+0.2 (+3.95%)

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 Change2.2%
Ins Owners1.8%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap696.63M
Analysts47.69
Price Target5.74 (9.13%)
Short Float %0.02%
Short Ratio0.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.04%
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)-1.25%
PT rev (3m)-14.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)128.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)63.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)13.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.91
P/S 0.25
P/FCF 40.2
P/OCF 2.5
P/B 0.78
P/tB 9.36
EV/EBITDA 3.31
EPS(TTM)-0.64
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.59
Fwd EY11.23%
FCF(TTM)0.13
FCFY2.49%
OCF(TTM)2.1
OCFY39.93%
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 0.52
F-Score5
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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-4.07%
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%