Assessing Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) Valuation After Strong Multi Year Returns And Recent Price Pullback

Lundin Mining stock context after recent performance

Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) has drawn fresh attention after recent share moves, with a 1 day decline of 1.16% contrasting with gains over the week, month, and past 3 months.

For investors tracking longer horizons, Lundin Mining shows a 1 year total return of 185.57%. Its 3 year and 5 year total returns are 325.52% and 168.48% respectively, which sets the backdrop for current valuation questions.

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That 1 day share price decline, with Lundin Mining closing at CA$34.8, comes after a strong 90 day share price return of 35.62% and a very large 3 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building over time rather than fading.

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With Lundin Mining posting a very large 3 year total return and trading only about 2% below the average analyst price target of CA$35.55, is this an undervalued copper producer or a stock where potential future growth is already reflected in the price?

Most Popular Narrative: 2% Overvalued

With Lundin Mining last closing at CA$34.8 versus a narrative fair value of CA$34.26, the widely followed model sees the shares trading slightly above its estimate while still baking in meaningful growth and project execution.

Lundin Mining is advancing multiple organic growth initiatives, such as the Vicuña project and brownfield expansions at existing operations, that are expected to significantly increase copper and gold production volumes over the coming years, positioning the company to benefit from rising global demand for electrification metals. These developments are set to drive higher future revenue and EBITDA.

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Curious what sits under that growth story? The narrative leans on rising output, firmer profitability, and a richer earnings multiple tied to those assumptions. The exact mix might surprise you.

Result: Fair Value of CA$34.26 (OVERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.

However, that story can quickly change if volatility in copper prices affects cash flow or if large South American projects face regulatory or permitting setbacks.

Find out about the key risks to this Lundin Mining narrative.

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