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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
C$0.16
â–²(295.00% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/19/26
The score is driven primarily by improving reported profitability and a conservative, zero-debt balance sheet, offset by weak/volatile cash flow conversion and uneven revenue trends. Technicals are mixed (neutral RSI with softer short-term momentum but a still-constructive longer-term trend), while valuation looks attractive due to an extremely low P/E.
Positive Factors
Zero-debt balance sheet
A zero-debt position materially lowers financial risk and interest burden, giving management durable flexibility to fund exploration, capital projects or pursue asset transactions without immediate refinancing pressure. This is especially valuable in cyclical mining cycles and supports multi‑period optionality.
Return to profitability in 2025
Restored operating profit and improved net margins signal operational progress and a stronger earnings base. If sustained, these profits can fund exploration, reduce need for dilution, and enhance credibility with partners and financiers when advancing projects toward development or monetization.
Asset-driven exploration/development model
An asset-centric exploration model creates structural optionality: successful discovery or de‑risking increases value that can be realized via joint ventures or sales. This strategy aligns incentives with capital partners and can de-risk cash burn by monetizing mature prospects rather than funding full-scale mining alone.
Negative Factors
Weak, volatile cash generation
Inconsistent cash conversion undermines the company's ability to self-fund exploration and sustain operations without external capital. Persistent volatility forces reliance on equity or transactions, raising dilution risk and constraining long‑term project funding and strategic optionality.
Uneven revenue and margin pressure
Flat-to-declining revenues and tightening gross margins weaken the repeatable earnings base needed to support development spending. For a project-focused miner, this reduces internal funding capacity, elongates timelines for monetization, and elevates execution risk across exploration programs.
Earnings volatility and one-time items risk
Large swings driven by non-operating items impair predictability of future earnings and complicate partner, lender, and investor assessments. If profitability is not operationally repeatable, long‑term cash planning and ability to secure favorable financing or JV terms will be impaired.

Peruvian Metals (PER) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)

Peruvian Metals Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionPeruvian Metals (PER) is a mineral processing and exploration company based in Canada, primarily engaged in the extraction and processing of precious and base metals from its mineral properties in Peru. The company operates in the natural resources sector, focusing on the development and operation of its mineral processing plant, Aguila Norte, located in Northern Peru. Peruvian Metals aims to capitalize on the rich mineral endowments of the region, producing valuable concentrates for the international market.
How the Company Makes MoneyPeruvian Metals’ revenue model is not publicly detailed in the provided context. null

Peruvian Metals Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Reported profitability improved sharply in 2025 and the company carries zero debt, but cash flow conversion is weak and volatile (operating cash flow and free cash flow were negative in multiple prior years and remain low versus reported net income). Revenue momentum is also uneven, with flat to declining revenue and some gross margin pressure in 2025.
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Profitability improved sharply in 2025 (annual) with a return to positive operating profit and a very strong net profit margin versus losses in 2021–2024. However, revenue was essentially flat year-over-year in 2024–2025 and declined in 2025, and the magnitude of the net income swing versus prior years suggests results may be influenced by non-operating or one-time factors rather than steady core earnings power. Gross margin also stepped down in 2025 versus 2024, pointing to some pressure at the top of the income statement.
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
The balance sheet is conservatively positioned with zero debt reported from 2021–2025, which materially reduces financial risk and interest burden. Equity increased substantially in 2025 alongside strong reported profitability, and returns on equity rebounded to a high level after several years of negative returns. The key weakness is consistency—equity and returns were volatile across the period, which can signal an uneven earnings base for a small industrial materials company.
Cash Flow
38
Negative
Cash generation remains the main weak spot. Operating cash flow turned positive in 2025, but it was negative in multiple prior years and remains low relative to reported net income, indicating earnings are not consistently converting into cash. Free cash flow is positive in 2025 but has been negative in most years shown, and the large negative free cash flow growth rate in 2025 highlights ongoing volatility in cash outcomes.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Mar 2022
Income Statement
Total Revenue3.10M3.10M2.38M2.34M2.14M
Gross Profit905.97K1.16M1.05M890.13K1.09M
EBITDA390.26K-38.69K194.96K149.02K-434.00K
Net Income2.04M-563.79K-180.76K-332.00K-1.06M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets4.26M1.98M1.83M2.11M2.35M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments2.15M79.10K129.99K294.79K544.91K
Total Debt0.000.000.000.000.00
Total Liabilities877.79K782.43K743.87K854.33K1.04M
Stockholders Equity3.17M978.15K932.93K957.00K1.24M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow87.47K-340.35K-50.36K-252.29K-308.57K
Operating Cash Flow174.77K-234.09K19.39K-214.31K-113.06K
Investing Cash Flow-208.45K-278.50K-11.85K261.76K35.25K
Financing Cash Flow-44.52K476.04K-298.11K46.92K231.66K

Peruvian Metals Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price0.04
Price Trends
50DMA
0.13
Positive
100DMA
0.08
Positive
200DMA
0.05
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.02
Positive
RSI
48.73
Neutral
STOCH
7.53
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:PER, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.04 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.19, below the 50-day MA of 0.13, and below the 200-day MA of 0.05, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.73 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 7.53 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for TSE:PER.

Peruvian Metals Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
60
Neutral
C$20.94M0.9314.20%―16.85%―
56
Neutral
C$20.21M-4.51-69.83%―――
49
Neutral
C$11.59M-4.52-133.71%――-42.55%
48
Neutral
C$9.41M-4.64-23.39%――-104.65%
41
Neutral
C$7.99M-2.26-288.81%―-69.80%-83.65%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TSE:PER
Peruvian Metals
0.15
0.13
650.00%
TSE:APN
Altiplano Minerals
0.05
-0.02
-25.00%
TSE:REX
Orex Minerals
0.32
0.18
128.57%
TSE:RYO
Rio Silver
0.44
0.37
521.43%
TSE:CASA
Casa Minerals
0.29
0.24
470.00%
TSE:HUNT
Gold Hunter Resources
0.06
-0.04
-40.00%

Peruvian Metals Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peruvian Metals Upsizes Private Placement to $1.05 Million on Strong Demand
Positive
Mar 13, 2026

Peruvian Metals has upsized its previously announced non-brokered private placement to raise up to $1,050,000, reflecting stronger-than-expected shareholder and investor demand. The financing will consist of 7,000,000 units at $0.15 per unit, each including one common share and a half warrant exercisable at $0.20 for two years, with an acceleration clause tied to the share price.

The securities issued will be subject to a standard four-month-plus-one-day hold period, and finder’s fees of up to 7% may be paid in cash and/or warrants, with the placement remaining subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval. The upsized raise strengthens Peruvian Metals’ capital position to advance its Peruvian precious and base metal assets, underscoring ongoing investor interest in its exploration and mineral processing strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Buy with a C$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peruvian Metals Launches $750,000 Private Placement to Expand Aguila Norte Plant
Positive
Mar 12, 2026

Peruvian Metals Corp. has arranged a non-brokered private placement of up to $750,000, issuing 5,000,000 units at $0.15 each, with each unit comprising one common share and one-half non-transferable warrant exercisable at $0.20 for two years. The funds are earmarked for expansion and upgrades at the company’s Aguila Norte processing plant in Peru, potential new acquisitions, and general working capital, moves that signal an effort to scale its processing capacity and strengthen its project pipeline, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

The financing includes an acceleration clause that allows the company to force earlier warrant exercise if its share price trades at or above $0.40 for five consecutive days. This structure could provide additional capital and signal management’s confidence in future share performance, while potentially increasing liquidity and aligning investor incentives with the company’s long-term growth strategy in the Peruvian metals sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Buy with a C$0.23 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Peruvian Metals Secures 10-Year Surface Rights Renewal at Aguila Norte Plant
Positive
Mar 2, 2026

Peruvian Metals has secured a 10-year renewal of surface rights for its 80%-owned Aguila Norte processing plant in northern Peru, ensuring long-term operational continuity on its 120-hectare concession. With an existing environmental permit that allows expansion from 100 to 350 tonnes per day, the company plans engineering studies to increase plant and tailings capacity to handle expected feed from its own mineral production in 2026.

The company is prioritizing development of its 100%-owned Palta Dorada gold-silver project, where recent metallurgical tests indicate 89% gold recovery from high-grade sulphide material, and any concentrates produced at Aguila Norte will be fully owned by Peruvian Metals. It is also advancing exploration on adjacent concessions hosting gold-silver-copper veins near the plant, positioning the company to benefit from historically strong precious metal prices and its strategy of combining toll processing for small miners with greater processing of its own high-grade mineral.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peruvian Metals Highlights Palta Dorada Gold Focus Ahead of PDAC 2026
Positive
Feb 27, 2026

Peruvian Metals Corp. has invited investors and shareholders to visit its booth at the 2026 PDAC convention in Toronto, using the high‑profile industry gathering to highlight its Peruvian operations and growth plans. The company is leveraging recent financing to advance its 2026 development program centered on the high‑grade gold‑silver Palta Dorada property, where new metallurgical results and provisional permits support bulk sampling, processing at the Aguila Norte mill, and a potential move into the Peruvian gold space that could enhance its production profile and market positioning.

By transporting sulphide material from Palta Dorada to Aguila Norte for Au‑Ag concentrate production and evaluating oxide material as feed for a possible CIP circuit, Peruvian Metals aims to diversify revenue sources and increase throughput. Participation at PDAC gives the company additional visibility among global mining investors as it seeks to capitalize on these technical advances and expansion opportunities in Peru’s precious metals sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peruvian Metals Raises $1 Million in Private Placement to Fund Exploration
Positive
Feb 25, 2026

Peruvian Metals Corp. has closed a non-brokered private placement, issuing 10,000,000 units at $0.10 each for gross proceeds of $1,000,000, with each unit comprising one common share and a half warrant exercisable at $0.15 for one year. The company paid cash finders’ fees and issued finders’ warrants on the same terms, with all securities restricted from resale until June 26, 2026, and the financing remaining subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

Net proceeds will be directed toward advancing Peruvian Metals’ exploration strategy and general working capital, providing fresh funding to support its growth plans in Peru’s precious and base metals sector. Insiders acquired 1,205,000 units in the financing under exemptions from minority protection rules, signaling internal confidence while adhering to Canadian securities regulations for related-party transactions.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peruvian Metals Secures Community Agreement to Advance High-Grade Mercedes Project
Positive
Feb 5, 2026

Peruvian Metals has secured a six-year agreement with the local Pomamanta community at the Mercedes project in Peru, enabling access for exploration and mineral extraction through its 50% stake in San Maurizo Mines. With provisional permits already in place, the company can begin extracting mineral for sale or processing while working toward full permits by year-end to scale up to 350 tonnes per day. Initial work will focus on the Victor II vein, where previous metallurgical tests indicated high recoveries of silver and gold, and the company has upgraded underground infrastructure to improve safety. Management of the Mercedes project remains in the hands of experienced mining professionals Eric Hinton and Jeff Reeder, with Peruvian Metals providing ongoing administrative, permitting and geological support. The company highlights significantly improved project economics due to sharply higher gold and silver prices and expects to produce commercially marketable gold-silver concentrates, while also amending the terms of a previously announced financing by shortening the warrant term to one year and lowering the exercise price to $0.15.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.10 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peruvian Metals Advances Minas Visca Silver Project and Launches $1 Million Financing
Positive
Jan 29, 2026

Peruvian Metals has provided an update on its Minas Visca silver property in northern Peru, a 94-hectare, road-accessible project acquired in 2021 in a competitive auction that included major bidders such as Newmont and Mitsui. Historical and recent sampling at Minas Visca indicates silver-rich polymetallic mineralization with significant lead and zinc values, and preliminary metallurgical tests on bulk material have produced commercially viable concentrates. The project benefits from proximity to the company’s Aguila Norte processing plant, where Peruvian Metals plans to replace third-party ore with material from Minas Visca and its Palta Dorada property, potentially unlocking better economics, especially with current high silver prices. The company reports positive initial engagement with the local community and notes Mitsui’s planned nearby drilling as further validation of the area’s prospectivity, and it has arranged a non-brokered private placement of up to $1 million to fund exploration and general working capital, underlining its strategy of organic growth and increased control over its ore supply.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.13 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peruvian Metals Advances Minas Visca Silver Project and Launches $1 Million Financing
Positive
Jan 29, 2026

Peruvian Metals has provided an operational update on its Minas Visca silver project in northern Peru, where historical work and recent sampling indicate silver-rich polymetallic mineralization with potentially commercially viable concentrate production. The company reports encouraging metallurgical test results from bulk and stockpile samples, positive initial community relations, and notes that neighbouring concession holder Mitsui is preparing a drill program nearby, underscoring the area’s exploration potential; it plans to use future Minas Visca production to replace third-party feed at its fully permitted Aguila Norte plant and has launched a non-brokered private placement of up to $1 million to support exploration and working capital, positioning the company to benefit from higher silver prices and to grow its operations organically.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.13 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Peruvian Metals Advances Mercedes Silver-Gold Project With High Recoveries and Joint Venture
Positive
Jan 23, 2026

Peruvian Metals Corp. has reported strong metallurgical results from its Mercedes silver-gold property in central Peru, where recent testing on the Victor II vein achieved recoveries of 97.85% for silver and 92.19% for gold, and testing on the newly identified Charo vein returned recoveries of 92.3% for silver and 74.7% for gold using flotation methods. The company has completed its obligations to acquire a 50% interest in San Maurizo Mines Ltd., which holds 100% of the Mercedes property, and will jointly develop the project with 50% partner Hudson Heartland Ltd., sharing exploration and development costs. With access agreements secured from the local community, a camp established, new roads under construction, and two mining crews set to begin extracting ore from Victor II and Charo in early 2026 for processing at a nearby toll mill, Peruvian Metals is advancing Mercedes toward near-term production while planning a major crosscut to access multiple veins and underground drill sites; the project currently bears a 20% net profit interest that will be removed once US$4 million has been paid, potentially improving future project economics.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and Strategy
Peruvian Metals Reports Strong Gold Recoveries, Restarts Development at Palta Dorada
Positive
Jan 21, 2026

Peruvian Metals reported updated metallurgical test results from its wholly owned Palta Dorada gold-silver property in northern Peru, showing strong recoveries for both oxide and sulphide material from the main San Juan vein, with gold recoveries of 89% in sulphides via flotation and 82% in oxides via cyanide leaching. With road access restored after El Niño-related damage and camp upgrades completed, the company is preparing to restart exploration and development along the 840-metre strike of the San Juan vein, while leveraging its Aguila Norte plant for sulphide processing and local toll mills for oxide material; Peruvian Metals has also consolidated full ownership of Palta Dorada and become the largest shareholder of Rio Silver through a recent share payment, underscoring its strategic positioning in the Peruvian precious metals sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Peruvian Metals Hits Record Throughput and Sharpens Gold-Silver Focus in Peru
Positive
Jan 6, 2026

Peruvian Metals reported a fifth consecutive year of throughput growth at its Aguila Norte plant, processing a record 36,616 tonnes of third-party ore in 2025, an 8% increase over 2024, with the facility running at full capacity and expansion plans under review. The company is preparing 2026 development and exploration programs centered on gold and silver, advancing permitting and metallurgical work at its Palta Dorada and Mercedes projects, evaluating high-grade Au-Ag-Cu veins near Aguila Norte, and highlighting non-core assets Minas Vizca and Yanayco for their precious metal potential, while also becoming the largest shareholder of Rio Silver through the sale of its Minas Maria property, collectively signaling a strategic push deeper into Peru’s gold and silver sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:PER) stock is a Hold with a C$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Peruvian Metals stock, see the TSE:PER Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 19, 2026