Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 12.8x · EV/EBITDA 3.9x · ROE 11.3%. (2014–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.7B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $946M | $799M | $1.0B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.6B | $2.3B | — |
| Enterprise Value | $3.0B | $2.5B | $2.4B | $2.2B | $2.0B | $2.0B | $2.2B | $1.9B | $2.0B | $2.7B | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 12.78 | 8.85 | — | — | 10.40 | 6.66 | — | — | 21.25 | 13.81 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.57 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.37 | 0.26 | 0.40 | 0.65 | 0.46 | 0.64 | 0.93 | — |
| P/B Ratio | 1.31 | 0.91 | 1.10 | 0.65 | 0.47 | 0.63 | 0.79 | 0.43 | 0.55 | 0.79 | — |
| P/FCF | 32.57 | 22.55 | 12.85 | — | — | 133.78 | — | — | 33.17 | 12.60 | — |
| P/OCF | 4.19 | 2.90 | 3.33 | 3.69 | 3.00 | 2.11 | 4.38 | 8.79 | 4.56 | 6.03 | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 1.15 | 0.82 | 0.79 | 1.12 | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 3.92 | 3.24 | 3.87 | 14.08 | 3.02 | 2.86 | — | 9.30 | 3.28 | 4.01 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 7.33 | 4.09 | 9.09 | — | 5.20 | 4.59 | — | — | 8.03 | 7.44 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 47.78 | 26.50 | — | — | 259.11 | — | — | 41.37 | 15.10 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 17.9% | 17.9% | 19.4% | 11.6% | 21.1% | 24.1% | 19.2% | 16.5% | 24.2% | 31.4% | 27.5% |
| Operating Margin | 13.7% | 13.7% | 10.0% | -5.9% | 11.9% | 17.0% | -20.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 16.4% | 6.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | -7.4% | -11.3% | 1.6% | 4.4% | -28.7% | -6.2% | 3.0% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.3% | 11.3% | -16.3% | -18.4% | 3.0% | 7.0% | -27.3% | -5.4% | 2.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| ROA | 2.7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | -6.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% | -10.6% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| ROIC | 12.6% | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.1% | 9.8% | 12.9% | -10.1% | -2.5% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| ROCE | 11.2% | 11.2% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 11.0% | -8.9% | -2.3% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 2.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.75 | 1.19 | 0.98 | 1.05 | 1.26 | 0.62 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.35 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.38 | 2.38 | 2.99 | 10.99 | 2.56 | 2.44 | — | 7.46 | 2.37 | 2.15 | 2.43 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.02 | 1.17 | 0.88 | 0.69 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.34 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.99 | 8.09 | 1.80 | 1.38 | — | 4.08 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.53 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 25.23 | 13.65 | — | — | 125.32 | — | — | 8.20 | 2.50 | 0.63 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.21 | 2.21 | 1.26 | -0.57 | 2.25 | 3.09 | -3.78 | -1.09 | 2.90 | 5.70 | 7.14 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | 0.87 | 1.05 | 0.99 | 1.36 | 1.49 | 1.97 | 1.97 | 2.60 | 2.39 | 1.82 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.77 | 0.67 | 0.92 | 1.11 | 1.68 | 1.55 | 2.19 | 1.97 | 1.48 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.77 | 1.28 | 1.08 | 1.73 | 1.59 | 1.18 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.53 | 0.62 | 0.53 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.31 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.93 | 5.93 | 6.85 | 6.70 | 6.06 | 5.34 | 6.14 | 6.60 | 7.00 | 5.17 | 4.75 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 29.31 | 19.58 | 22.28 | 27.21 | 33.39 | 45.27 | 33.65 | 25.38 | 27.23 | 42.56 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 8.6% | 5.0% | 4.4% | 10.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | — |
| Payout Ratio | 25.8% | 25.8% | — | — | 137.8% | 45.8% | — | — | 4.6% | — | 64.0% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 7.8% | 11.3% | — | — | 9.6% | 15.0% | — | — | 4.7% | 7.2% | — |
| FCF Yield | 3.1% | 4.4% | 7.8% | — | — | 0.7% | — | — | 3.0% | 7.9% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.2% | 9.3% | 5.0% | 4.4% | 11.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $132M | $132M | $132M | $132M | $132M | $132M | $133M | $133M | $117M | $113M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NEXA stock.
Nexa Resources S.A.'s current P/E ratio is 12.8x. The historical average is 12.2x. This places it at the 60th percentile of its historical range.
Nexa Resources S.A.'s current EV/EBITDA is 3.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 5.5x.
Nexa Resources S.A.'s return on equity (ROE) is 11.3%. The historical average is -3.4%.
Based on historical data, Nexa Resources S.A. is trading at a P/E of 12.8x. This is at the 60th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Nexa Resources S.A.'s current dividend yield is 2.02% with a payout ratio of 25.8%.
Nexa Resources S.A. has 17.9% gross margin and 13.7% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Nexa Resources S.A.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
High leverage and commodity volatility
Deep Discount Masks Cyclical Recovery
NEXA trades at 4.2x EV/EBITDA and 14.6x trailing P/E, versus peers averaging 15.6x EV/EBITDA, per reported data, suggesting the market prices in persistent operational risk despite recent margin expansion.
The forward P/E of 5.26 implies the market expects a dramatic earnings jump, likely from Aripuanã reaching steady-state and sustained zinc prices. However, the low EV/EBITDA relative to peers like Hudbay (12.9x) and Teck (13.6x) may reflect a persistent 'Brazil discount' due to jurisdictional and social license concerns. Investors should monitor whether the discount narrows as cash flow conversion improves, or if it signals structural issues in the smelting segment.
Margin Expansion Driven by Operational Leverage
Gross margin improved to 25.3% in Q2 2026 from 18.7% a year earlier, per financial statements, while operating margin reached 20.4%, indicating strong cost discipline and favorable pricing during the Aripuanã ramp-up.
The sequential improvement from 16.6% gross margin in Q3 2025 to 25.3% in Q2 2026 suggests that the company is capturing economies of scale as Aripuanã contributes higher-margin volumes. Net margin of 7.6% remains below operating margin due to elevated interest expenses and depreciation, but the trend is positive. The sustainability of these margins depends on zinc prices and treatment charges, which remain volatile; a pullback in LME zinc could compress margins as seen in 2024 when net margin was negative.
ROIC Recovery from Cyclical Lows
ROIC climbed to 4.7% in Q2 2026 from 0.5% in Q2 2024, as reported, reflecting improved capital efficiency, though it remains below the cost of capital, indicating value creation is still nascent.
The five-fold increase in ROIC over two years is driven by margin expansion and asset turnover stabilizing at 0.17. However, ROIC of 4.7% is still below the typical 8-10% cost of capital for mining companies, suggesting that the company is not yet generating economic profits. The ramp-up of Aripuanã has increased the asset base, but if the mine achieves its targeted throughput, ROIC could improve further. Investors should watch whether ROIC can exceed the cost of capital, which would signal genuine value creation.
Working Capital Efficiency Shows Mixed Signals
Cash conversion cycle turned negative to 2 days in Q2 2026 from 16 days in Q2 2025, per reported data, as DPO extended to 82 days, indicating improved supplier leverage but also potential strain on liquidity.
The negative CCC is driven by a significant extension in days payable outstanding (DPO) to 82 days, which may indicate that Nexa is stretching supplier payments to preserve cash. However, the current ratio fell to 0.80, suggesting that short-term obligations exceed liquid assets, a concern given the negative working capital. Asset turnover remains low at 0.17, reflecting the capital-intensive nature of the business, but it has been stable. The efficiency gains are more from working capital management than from asset productivity, which may not be sustainable if suppliers tighten terms.
Leverage Easing but Still Elevated
Debt-to-equity fell to 1.23 in Q2 2026 from 1.75 in Q4 2024, per balance sheet data, while interest coverage improved to 3.85x, indicating gradually improving debt service capacity.
The deleveraging trend is positive, but the absolute level of debt remains high at $1.9B, and D/EBITDA of 6.61x is still above the 3x threshold considered comfortable for miners. Interest coverage of 3.85x is adequate but leaves little room for a downturn in EBITDA. The improvement in coverage from 0.56x in Q1 2024 is notable, but it is heavily dependent on current zinc prices. If commodity prices weaken, coverage could deteriorate quickly, as seen in 2024 when D/EBITDA peaked at 19.7x.
Liquidity Buffer Thins as Current Ratio Dips
Current ratio fell to 0.80 in Q2 2026 from 1.05 in Q4 2024, per reported figures, with cash at $379.7M, indicating a tightening liquidity position that could strain under stress.
The quick ratio of 0.46 highlights a heavy reliance on inventory, which may be difficult to liquidate quickly in a downturn. The negative working capital suggests that Nexa is financing long-term assets with short-term liabilities, a risky position if credit markets tighten. However, the company has access to a $515M cash position and undrawn credit facilities, which may provide a buffer. Investors should monitor whether the current ratio stabilizes as Aripuanã generates more cash flow, or if it deteriorates further, potentially forcing asset sales or equity issuance.
Misapplied Metric: Debt-to-Equity
Debt-to-equity is often used to assess Nexa's leverage, but it understates risk due to off-balance-sheet obligations like asset retirement provisions and operating leases, per industry norms, making it an incomplete measure.
For a capital-intensive miner with significant environmental liabilities, D/E alone fails to capture the full debt burden. A more appropriate metric is Debt-to-EBITDA or Net Debt-to-EBITDA, which incorporates cash and EBITDA generation. As of Q2 2026, D/EBITDA is 6.61x, which is more telling of the company's ability to service debt. Additionally, the market may overemphasize the low D/E of 1.23 without considering the volatility of EBITDA; a more robust analysis would use interest coverage and cash flow adequacy ratios. Investors should adjust for capitalized operating leases and asset retirement obligations to get a true picture of leverage.