Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. (BVN) - Stock Analysis
Last updated: Sep 6, 2026
Research Idea
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Strong near-term upside from operational milestones including 96% completion of San Gabriel gold project, raised annual production guidance, solid profitability (35% net margin), low leverage, Zacks’ #1 Strong Buy status, and 11.5% price gain with robust technical momentum.
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Valuation Metrics
Fundamental Analysis
Key Financial Insights: • High Profitability • Strong Liquidity • Weak Cash Conversion BVN offers strong profitability, liquidity, and moderate valuation, but investors should monitor weak free-cash-flow conversion, capital intensity, and zero reported depreciation.
Price Behavior
Key Price Behavior Insights: • Rally Reversed • Support Tested • Range Bound Support Level: $33.20–$33.45 Resistance Level: $35.90–$36.30 BVN is neutral-to-cautious last month: hold $33.20–$33.45 support, while a break above $36.30 would signal renewed upside.
Sentiment & News
Key News Insights: • Stake Reduction • Investor Day • NYSE Milestone • News View: The institutional sale may pressure sentiment short term, while Investor Day could provide a catalyst for renewed investor interest. Bank of America sharply cut its Buenaventura stake ahead of the miner's November Investor Day, signaling mixed near-term investor sentiment.
AI Summary
BVN's apparent low valuation masks weak free-cash-flow conversion, so investors should focus on whether high metal prices, disciplined capex, and a successful San Gabriel ramp translate reported earnings into durable cash generation; stay cautious until cash flow improves, with upside contingent on execution rather than commodity prices alone.
Description
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is a Peruvian mining company engaged in the exploration, development, processing and sale of precious and base metals, including gold, silver and various industrial metals. It operates multiple mining units across Peru and holds interests in a number of additional mines, while also producing mineral-derived by-products such as manganese sulphate monohydrate and operating hydroelectric generation assets. The company was incorporated in 1953 and is headquartered in Lima.
Idea History
| Date | Close | Ticker | Company | Summary | Status | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2 | Dec 9 | BVN | Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. | Strong near-term upside from operational milestones including 96% completion of San Gabriel gold project, raised annual production guidance, solid profitability (35% net margin), low leverage, Zacks’ #1 Strong Buy status, and 11.5% price gain with robust technical momentum. | Closed | +5.7% |