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Nexa Resources SA

Recommendation: Buy

Entry Date Symbol Recommendation Entry Price (USD) Target 1 (USD) Target 2 (USD) Holding Duration Position Status Return(%)*
26 Nov, 25 NEXA Buy USD 6.5 USD 6.8 USD 7.3 7 days Closed 12.31%

*Return(%) represent the percentage change between the entry price and exit price of the recommendation.

Fundamentals

  • Previous Close 12.66
  • Market Cap927.07M
  • Volume573723
  • P/E Ratio-
  • Dividend Yield5.48%
  • EBITDA268.11M
  • Revenue TTM2723.13M
  • Revenue Per Share TTM20.56
  • Gross Profit TTM 638.81M
  • Diluted EPS TTM-2.1

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Company Overview

Nexa Resources S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the zinc mining and smelting business. The company operates through two segments, Mining and Smelting. It produces zinc, zamac, zinc oxide, and zincal, as well as by-products, such as copper, lead, silver, gold, copper sulfate, sulfuric acid, copper cement, silver concentrate, and cadmium/sponge deposits. The company owns and operates six polymetallic mines, including three located in the Central Andes of Peru; two located in the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil; and one located in the State of Mato Grosso in Brazil. It also owns and operates three zinc smelters comprising one located in Cajamarquilla in Peru; and two located in the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil, which recovers and produces metallic zinc, zinc oxide, and by-products, such as sulfuric acid. The company also exports its products. Its products are used in civil construction, transportation, energy, agriculture, health, and consumer goods industries. The company was formerly known as VM Holding S.A. and changed its name to Nexa Resources S.A. in September 2017. The company was founded in 1956 and is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Nexa Resources S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Votorantim S.A.

Key Positives

Higher Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA increased from USD 183 million in 3Q24 to USD 186 million in 3Q25, reflecting a 2% YoY improvement, supported by stronger operational performance and higher by-product prices

Revenue Growth: Net revenues increased from USD  709 million in 3Q24 to USD  764 million in 3Q25, representing an 8% YoY growth

Key Negatives

Smelting Cash Cost Increase: Smelting segment cash cost rose from USD  1.24/lb (3Q24) to USD  1.32/lb (3Q25), reflecting a USD  0.08/lb YoY increase amid operational cost pressures

Lower Total Zinc Sales: Smelting zinc sales declined from 153 kt in 3Q24 to 150 kt in 3Q25, a 2% YoY decrease as part of strategic volume guidance

Key Investment Risks

Nexa’s investment risk is primarily driven by exposure to commodity-price volatility, operational variability in key assets such as Aripuanã, and sensitivity to treatment-charge dynamics that materially influence margins

Recommendation Summary

Technical Summary

Entry Price Support* Target 1** Target 2**
6.5 5.7 6.8 7.3

Data Source: REFINITIV, Analysis: StockNextt

*Support can be considered as an indicative stop-loss, and if prices move below that level on closing basis individuals may evaluate exiting the position depending on their risk appetite, previous holdings, and other factors considered. The support and resistance levels may need to be re-evaluated within 4-6 weeks’ time frame depending on the stock price movements from the date of recommendation on the stock.

**Target prices may vary by ±0.5% depending on market volatility.

Key Reasons for Buy

Strong Consolidated Performance: Nexa Resources delivered robust third-quarter 2025 results, supported by disciplined operational execution, firmer metal prices, and improved mining output. Consolidated net revenues reached USD  764 million, rising 8% year-over-year, while Adjusted EBITDA increased to USD  186 million, with a margin of 24%, reflecting healthier by-product credits and stronger volumes . The company also reported USD  100 million in net income, highlighting the rebound from earlier-year disruptions.

Mining Segment Recovery: The mining division recorded notable momentum, producing 84 kt of zinc, up 1% YoY and 14% QoQ, driven by recoveries at Vazante and a record quarter at Aripuanã . Segment revenues rose to USD  372 million, supported by cost improvements. Consolidated cash cost net of by-products decreased to USD  (0.49)/lb, helped by higher by-product credits and lower treatment charges, positioning costs better than year-to-date guidance.

Aripuanã Achieves Record Output: Aripuanã continued advancing toward stable, long-term performance, treating 420 kt of ore and producing 10.4 kt of zinc, a new record, marking +70% QoQ growth . Installation of the fourth tailings filter, already arrived on site, is progressing for commissioning in early 2026, enabling nameplate capacity in 2H26. Cost performance also improved due to operational optimization and volume gains.

Progress on Cerro Pasco Integration: The Cerro Pasco Integration Project maintained steady progress under Phase I, which includes execution of tailings pumping systems, civil works, and completion of key procurement packages . The project is expected to extend mine life to 15+ years and deliver 20–30% NSR uplift, strengthening long-term profitability within a high-potential mineral district.

Smelting Segment Performance: Smelting sales totaled 150 kt, down 2% YoY but consistent with annual guidance, as production normalized across units, including a record quarter at Cajamarquilla . Net revenues reached USD  541 million, while Adjusted EBITDA was USD  23 million, reflecting industry-wide margin pressures amid higher zinc prices and evolving treatment charge dynamics.

Strengthened Cash Flow and Liquidity: Free cash flow improved to USD  52 million, driven by strong operating performance and a positive USD  19 million working-capital contribution . Liquidity remains solid at USD  790 million, including an undrawn USD  320 million revolving credit facility, while net leverage declined to 2.2x, supported by higher EBITDA and disciplined capex of USD  90 million in the quarter.

ESG and Strategic Positioning: Nexa reinforced its sustainability commitments, earning the PERUMIN Seal of Excellence in Gender Equity, the GHG Protocol Brazil Gold Seal, and achieving compliance with LME Responsible Sourcing standards . The company reiterated its priorities: completing Aripuanã’s ramp-up, advancing Cerro Pasco Integration, strengthening balance-sheet resiliency, and maintaining disciplined capital allocation to drive long-term, sustainable cash generation.

Considering recent key business, financial updates, current trading levels, and key business risks, a ‘Buy’ recommendation has been given on Nexa Resources (NYSE: NEXA) at the closing market price of USD 6.50, as on Nov 25, 2025

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Peer Comparison

Sector: Basic Materials Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining

Company Change (USD) Price (USD) Trailing PE (x) Forward PE (x) Price Sales TTM (x) Price to Book Value (x) Enterprise Value to Revenue (x) Enterprise Value to EBITDA (x)
NEXA
Nexa Resources SA
0.59 4.66% 13.25 - 4.91 0.32 0.69 0.77 9.68
BHP
BHP Group Limited
3.32 4.78% 72.71 13.32 11.30 3.15 3.88 3.35 6.30
BHPLF
BHP Group Limited
- -% 34.00 13.29 11.21 3.18 3.85 3.35 6.30
RTNTF
Rio Tinto Group
- -% 107.00 17.11 11.85 2.81 2.79 2.88 7.27
RTPPF
Rio Tinto Group
0.0025 0.0027% 93.15 14.16 9.87 2.26 2.29 2.35 5.93

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Disclosures:

Markets are trading in a highly volatile zone currently due to certain macro-economic issues and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Therefore, it is prudent to follow a cautious approach while investing.

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Note 1: Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Note 2: The reference date for all price data, currency, technical indicators, support, and resistance levels as on November 26, 2025. The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.

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