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Nexa Resources SA (NEXA) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Nexa Resources SA stock (NEXA) is currently trading at $9.62. Nexa Resources SA PE ratio is 9.60. Nexa Resources SA PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.42. Analyst consensus price target for NEXA is $11.09. WallStSmart rates NEXA as Hold.

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NEXA

Nexa Resources SA

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$9.62
$0.02 (0.21%)
52W$4.44
$14.94
Target$11.09+15.3%

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NEXA Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Nexa Resources SA (NEXA)

Margin of Safety
-82.1%
Significantly Overvalued
NEXA Fair Value
$6.80
Graham Formula
Current Price
$9.62
$2.82 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $6.80
Overvalued
Price $9.62
Graham IV $6.80
Analyst $11.09

NEXA trades 82% above its Graham fair value of $6.80, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

Nexa Resources SA (NEXA) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

56
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around profit margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Nexa Resources SA (NEXA) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 8.2/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.4210/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Operating MarginProfitability
23.90%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $24 kept per $100 revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.218/10

Trading at 1.21x book value, attractively priced

Revenue GrowthGrowth
21.90%8/10

Strong revenue growth at 21.90% annually

Return on EquityProfitability
19.00%7/10

Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
9.6
Undervalued
Forward P/E
3.45
Attractive
Trailing P/E
9.6
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.423
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.84
Undervalued

Nexa Resources SA (NEXA) Areas to Watch (3)

Avg Score: 4.3/10
Profit MarginProfitability
4.42%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Market CapQuality
$1.27B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Institutional Own.Quality
30.20%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 30.20%

Supporting Valuation Data

NEXA Target Price
$11.09
7% Downside

Nexa Resources SA (NEXA) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.2/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Operating Margin, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.42), Price/Book (1.21) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 19.00%, Operating Margin at 23.90%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 21.90%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Profit Margin, Market Cap, Institutional Own.. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 4.42%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Profit Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 19.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 21.90% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Operating Margin) and negatives (Profit Margin, Market Cap). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

NEXA Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

NEXA's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.42x sits near its historical average of 0.47x (50th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 69% below its historical high of 1.36x set in Dec 2017, and 123% above its historical low of 0.19x in Mar 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Nexa Resources SA (NEXA) · BASIC MATERIALSOTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING

The Big Picture

Nexa Resources SA is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.0B with 22% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 4.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 169M in free cash flow and 307M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Thin Margins Despite Growth

Profit margin at 4.4% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Nexa Resources SA push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Nexa Resources SA maintain 22%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Debt management: total debt of 1.9B is significantly higher than cash (465M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Nexa Resources SA.

Bottom Line

Nexa Resources SA offers an attractive blend of growth (22% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Nexa Resources SA(NEXA)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINI...

Country

USA

Nexa Resources SA is dedicated to the zinc mining and smelting business. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.