Ero Copper (TSX:ERO): Reassessing Valuation After Record Output, Gold Windfall and Mixed Analyst Calls

Recent analyst moves around Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) are colliding with real operating news, as record copper output and a fresh gold concentrate stockpile reshape expectations for earnings, project execution, and what investors should pay today.

See our latest analysis for Ero Copper.

The mixed reaction from Jefferies and Scotiabank is filtering straight into the tape, with Ero Copper’s roughly 48 percent 3 month share price return and 69 percent 1 year total shareholder return suggesting momentum is still firmly building despite valuation jitters.

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With the share price already near Street targets and a one off gold windfall flattering near term earnings, is Ero Copper still trading below its true worth, or are markets already pricing in the next leg of growth?

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 3.1% Undervalued

With the narrative fair value of CA$35.80 sitting just above Ero Copper’s CA$34.68 close, the story hinges on how aggressively earnings can compound.

The ramp-up of higher-grade and lower-cost sources (notably Surubim's open-pit and Xavantina's newly mechanized stopes), combined with ongoing modernization at Pilar and strong balance sheet deleveraging, create a foundation for both near

and medium-term earnings accretion and free cash flow growth.

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Curious how this transition plan turns copper tons into a richer earnings mix and a higher implied multiple than today? Want to see which margin and growth assumptions power that modest discount and whether they truly reset Ero Copper’s profit base? The full narrative breaks down the step by step numbers behind that conviction.

Result: Fair Value of $35.80 (UNDERVALUED)

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

However, sustained guidance downgrades or cost overruns at Tucumã could quickly undermine confidence in the growth story and that modest undervaluation.

Find out about the key risks to this Ero Copper narrative.

Build Your Own Ero Copper Narrative

If you see the numbers differently, or want to stress test your own assumptions, you can build a complete narrative in just a few minutes: Do it your way.

A great starting point for your Ero Copper research is our analysis highlighting 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.

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