Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) Valuation After Mitsubishi’s Copper World Deal and Grasberg-Driven Copper Price Strength

Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) has been in focus after Mitsubishi committed US$600 million for a 30% stake in the Copper World project, just as higher copper prices follow disruptions at Freeport’s Grasberg mine.

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That Mitsubishi deal and the tailwind from tighter copper supply are landing on an already strong base. Hudbay’s share price has delivered a 109.71% year to date return and a 281.15% three year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum is clearly building rather than fading.

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With profits climbing, copper prices surging and Mitsubishi validating Copper World at a premium, has Hudbay’s recent rally still left a margin of safety for new investors, or is the market already pricing in the next leg of growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 4.4% Undervalued

With Hudbay closing at CA$25.71 against a narrative fair value of about CA$26.90, the story leans toward upside that is not fully recognized yet.

The partnership with Mitsubishi and enhanced Wheaton streaming arrangements furnish Hudbay with financial flexibility, accelerated project timelines, and reduced up front CapEx risk, supporting strong free cash flow and lowering the likelihood of equity dilution or excessive debt, all of which benefit future earnings per share.

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Result: Fair Value of $26.90 (UNDERVALUED)

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However, this upside still depends on Hudbay navigating major project execution and permitting risks at Copper World, along with ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in Peru and Manitoba.

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