Benguet Corporation (BGUUF)
Benguet Corporation operates in the Gold industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Makati City, PH. The stock last traded at $0.09, up 0.00% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $79.9M. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 3.74, a net margin of 28.5%. Its beta of 0.72 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Benguet Corporation, alongside its subsidiaries, is primarily engaged in the exploration, research and development, and extraction of gold, nickel, lime, and various other metallic and non-metallic minerals throughout the Philippines. Its operations are categorized into four key segments: Mining, Health Services, Logistics, and a broader 'Others' category. The company possesses interests in several significant mineral prospects across the Philippines, including the Ampucao Copper-Gold, Pantingan Copper-Gold, Zamboanga Gold, Surigao Coal, and the Ilocos Norte and Apayao FTAA sites. Beyond its core mining activities, the corporation also diversifies its operations by engaging in the development and sale of residential plots, trading construction materials, and providing water utility services. Furthermore, it delivers healthcare and diagnostic services. Its service offerings extend to include port management, shipping, and trucking solutions, alongside comprehensive logistics services tailored to meet the supply-chain requirements of diverse industries. Established in 1903 and headquartered in Makati City, the Philippines, Benguet Corporation's activities also encompass general research and development initiatives, various real estate ventures, and water-related projects.
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