The stock of Hudbay Minerals Inc (NYSE: HBM) has decreased by -0.80 when compared to last closing price of 7.47.Despite this, the company has seen a loss of -0.54% in its stock price over the last five trading days. globenewswire.com reported 2025-05-05 that TORONTO, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) ( TSX, NYSE: HBM) today announced the release of its 2024 annual report (“Annual Report”) which provides insight and transparency on key business, operating and financial accomplishments, as well as sustainability performance aligned with recognized global reporting standards.
Is It Worth Investing in Hudbay Minerals Inc (NYSE: HBM) Right Now?
Hudbay Minerals Inc (NYSE: HBM) has a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.02x that is above its average ratio. Additionally, the 36-month beta value for HBM is 1.56. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 8 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 8 rating it as “overweight,” 0 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for HBM is 350.34M and currently, short sellers hold a 2.50% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of HBM on May 06, 2025 was 7.61M shares.
HBM’s Market Performance
HBM stock saw an increase of -0.54% in the past week, with a monthly gain of 4.22% and a quarterly increase of -9.74%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.69%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 6.06% for Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM). The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 4.76% for HBM’s stock, with a -9.51% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
HBM Trading at 1.01% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought HBM to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -29.36% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 6.06%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.69%, as shares surge +18.18% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +4.37% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, HBM fell by -0.54%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -14.83% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $7.07. In addition, Hudbay Minerals Inc saw -8.52% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at HBM starting from Del Rio Francisco Javier, who proposed sale 33,611 shares at the price of $1.66 back on Mar 20 ’25. After this action, Del Rio Francisco Javier now owns shares of Hudbay Minerals Inc, valued at $55,949 using the latest closing price.
Carter Robert A, the Officer of Hudbay Minerals Inc, proposed sale 8,014 shares at $9.33 during a trade that took place back on Dec 10 ’24, which means that Carter Robert A is holding shares at $74,770 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for HBM
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.19 for the present operating margin
- 0.31 for the gross margin
The net margin for Hudbay Minerals Inc stands at 0.04. The total capital return value is set at 0.08. Equity return is now at value 3.30, with 1.42 for asset returns.
Based on Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM), the company’s capital structure generated 0.32 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.53. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.46. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 4.55.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 856.3 million with net debt to EBITDA at 0.81. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.8. The receivables turnover for the company is 8.38for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.36. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.95.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Hudbay Minerals Inc (HBM) has seen bad performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
