NEXA
Basic MaterialsNexa Resources S.A. · Industrial Materials · $2B
What is Nexa Resources S.A.?
Nexa Resources is a mid-cap zinc mining and smelting company operating polymetallic mines across Peru and Brazil.
Nexa mines and processes zinc alongside silver, gold, copper, and lead from underground operations in the Central Andes and Brazil. The company also produces industrial byproducts including sulfuric acid and copper sulfate, exporting output to global markets.
Is NEXA a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates NEXA as Below Average overall, reflecting weak moat and risk profiles despite an Attractive valuation.
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NEXA — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 49.8 | 65.1 | 17.0 | 59.2 | 30.4 | 86.2 | +6.7 |
| May 14, 2026 | 43.1 | 41.3 | 17.0 | 59.2 | 26.8 | 84.7 | +1.9 |
| May 10, 2026 | 41.2 | 18.3 | 17.0 | 58.4 | 37.7 | 100.0 | +0.2 |
| May 8, 2026 | 41.0 | 18.3 | 17.0 | 57.8 | 37.7 | 100.0 | -1.9 |
| May 7, 2026 | 42.9 | 42.7 | 17.0 | 57.8 | 26.8 | 82.9 | -0.3 |
| May 5, 2026 | 43.2 | 42.7 | 17.0 | 57.8 | 26.8 | 84.5 | +0.3 |
| May 3, 2026 | 42.9 | 42.7 | 17.0 | 56.6 | 26.8 | 84.5 | -0.2 |
| May 2, 2026 | 43.1 | 42.7 | 17.0 | 56.6 | 26.8 | 85.9 | -1.3 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 44.4 | 42.7 | 17.0 | 62.8 | 26.8 | 85.9 | +1.4 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 43.0 | 42.7 | 17.0 | 57.2 | 26.8 | 83.8 | -0.7 |
NEXA — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 65.1/100 (25%)Nexa Resources S.A. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 59.2/100 (20%)Nexa Resources S.A. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 30.4/100 (15%)Nexa Resources S.A. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 85.8/100 (15%)Nexa Resources S.A. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 17/100 (25%)Nexa Resources S.A. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for NEXA.
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How is the NEXA UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Nexa Resources S.A. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Nexa Resources S.A.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Nexa Resources S.A. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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