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BHP Group Limited BHP

Metal Mining · SIC 1000 · Vertical: Metal Mining (SIC 1000)

80.14USD+2.57% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

BHP Group Limited is one of the world's largest mining companies, focused on copper, iron ore, coal and, soon, potash. In FY2026 it reported a direct economic contribution of US$50.8 billion and shareholder distributions of US$8.7 billion, according to its annual report filed with the SEC. Its relevance now lies in growing copper demand and a change of CEO, Brandon Craig, from 1 July 2026.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, BHP Group Limited (BHP) stock was 80.14 USD (+2.57% on the day), with market capitalisation 406.8 bn USD, P/E 45.2 on diluted EPS of 1.77 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 1.55%, beta 1.06, 52-week range 52.58–98.69 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
406.8 bn USD
shares as of 30 Jun 2025
P/E (TTM)
45.2
Diluted EPS TTM 1.77 · TTM to 30 Jun 2025
E/P (TTM)
2.21%
TTM to 30 Jun 2025
Dividend yield
1.55%
DPS 12m 1.24
Beta (2y)
1.06
Volatility (1y) 35%
52-week range
52.5898.69

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
43.3
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
76.50 – 87.23
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.34 · band width 13.1%
SMA 50 / 200
85.73 / 81.58
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-1.69 / -1.68
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−7.7%−1.1%−6.6 pp—
3 months−10.3%−0.5%−9.9 pp—
6 months−5.0%+4.4%−9.4 pp—
Year to date+32.7%+12.3%+20.4 pp—
1 year+47.2%+13.5%+33.7 pp−10.3%
3 years+35.6%+76.4%−40.9 pp+102.6%
5 years+68.2%+63.7%+4.5 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−21.4%
25 Aug 2026 → 22 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−43.5%
26 Jan 2023 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
+11.0%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 89 percentile of its own 9-quarter history (min 9.2, median 28.8, max 64.3; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue43.1 bn44.3 bn38.9 bn56.9 bn65.1 bn53.8 bn55.7 bn51.3 bn
Revenue YoY+20.7%+2.7%−12.1%+46.2%+14.4%−17.3%+3.4%−7.9%
Net income3.7 bn8.3 bn8.0 bn11.3 bn30.9 bn12.9 bn7.9 bn9.0 bn
Net income YoY−37.1%+124.2%−4.2%+42.1%+173.4%−58.2%−38.9%+14.2%
Diluted EPS0.691.601.572.236.092.551.561.77
Diluted EPS YoY−37.1%+130.4%−1.8%+42.0%+173.2%−58.2%−38.9%+14.1%
net %8.6%18.8%20.4%19.9%47.5%24.0%14.2%17.6%
Free cash flow13.5 bn11.6 bn9.7 bn21.6 bn26.3 bn12.0 bn11.8 bn9.3 bn

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 30 Jun 2025

Cash
11.9 bn USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
52.2 bn USD
Total assets
108.8 bn USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
1.46x
ROE
17.8%
ROA
8.5%
FCF margin
18.1%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
53.8 bn
2024
55.7 bn
2025
51.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Operating income
2023
22.9 bn
2024
17.5 bn
2025
19.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
5.1 bn
2024
5.3 bn
2025
5.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

EBITDA
2023
28.0 bn ≈
2024
22.8 bn ≈
2025
25.0 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025derived

Interest expense
2023
2.1 bn
2024
2.2 bn
2025
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Pre-tax income
2023
21.4 bn
2024
16.0 bn
2025
18.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Income tax
2023
7.1 bn
2024
6.4 bn
2025
7.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Net income
2023
12.9 bn
2024
7.9 bn
2025
9.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.55
2024
1.56
2025
1.77

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
5.1 bn
2024
5.1 bn
2025
5.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Dividend per share
2023
2.65
2024
1.52
2025
1.24

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
12.4 bn
2024
12.5 bn
2025
11.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Receivables
2023
4.6 bn
2024
5.2 bn
2025
4.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Inventories
2023
5.2 bn
2024
5.8 bn
2025
5.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Current assets
2023
23.4 bn
2024
24.3 bn
2025
22.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
71.8 bn
2024
71.6 bn
2025
76.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Goodwill
2023
1.4 bn
2024
1.3 bn
2025
1.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Total assets
2023
101.3 bn
2024
102.4 bn
2025
108.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Accounts payable
2023
6.3 bn
2024
6.7 bn
2025
6.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Current liabilities
2023
19.0 bn
2024
14.3 bn
2025
15.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Total liabilities
2023
52.8 bn
2024
53.2 bn
2025
56.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Equity
2023
48.5 bn
2024
49.1 bn
2025
52.2 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
5.1 bn
2024
5.1 bn
2025
5.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
18.7 bn
2024
20.7 bn
2025
18.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Capex
2023
6.7 bn
2024
8.8 bn
2025
9.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Free cash flow
2023
12.0 bn ≈
2024
11.8 bn ≈
2025
9.3 bn ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-13.1 bn
2024
-8.8 bn
2025
-13.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-10.3 bn
2024
-11.7 bn
2025
-6.0 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Aug 2025verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-7.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-7.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
5.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
11.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
14.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-33.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
2.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
14.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-33.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
2.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
FCF growth (YoY)
-21.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
48.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBIT margin
38.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
17.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
18.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
19.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
ROA
8.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
20.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
69.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
11.0x
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
Quick ratio
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
Cash ratio
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
18.7 bn USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
9.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
9.3 bn USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
103.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Cash conversion
74.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
33 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
406.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
45.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/E (TTM)
45.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Earnings yield
2.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
8.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
P/S
7.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
43.8x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
FCF yield
2.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
Dividend yield
1.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

Risk

Altman Z
6.00
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2025

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

80.14 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 406.8 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
406.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
P/E (TTM)
45.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
8.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
19.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2025
Net margin
17.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
-7.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
1.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Coverage and freshness

28/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 30 Jun 2025
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 22 Aug 2025
verified 280

The data is older than the freshness threshold.

Score by group

58% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
18.89
USD per share
Mid
22.35
USD per share
High
28.11
USD per share
Price: 80.14 USD
The price is above the range
Potential to the central value: -72.1% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: -258.5% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 16.29 – 34.31 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E21.49 – 34.31 (Mid 26.02)
    8 companies used · median multiple 14.7x · quartiles 12.1x – 19.3x
    BVN, ERO, FCX, HBM, NEXA, RIO, SCCO, TMC
  • Dividend discount (DDM)16.29 – 21.91 (Mid 18.69)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Metal Mining (SIC 1000)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality17.6%79 (vs peers)11%
FCF conversion · Quality103.0%100 (on a fixed band)11%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-7.7%0 (on a fixed band)14%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-33.7%0 (on a fixed band)14%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet11.0x100 (on a fixed band)11%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.5x55 (on a fixed band)7%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation45.2x11 (vs peers)18%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation2.3%29 (on a fixed band)14%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet82/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality89/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation19/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

BHP GROUP LIMITED (BHP). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 51.3 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -7.9%; net margin 17.6%; ROE 19.5%.

The estimated value range is 18.89–28.11 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 22.35 USD, the price of 80.14 USD leaves a potential of -72.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -258.5% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 58.3% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 17.6%
  • FCF conversion: 103.0%
  • Interest coverage: 11.0x

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -7.7%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -33.7%
  • P/E (TTM): 45.2x
  • FCF yield: 2.3%
  • The price is above the estimated value range

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Metal Mining (SIC 1000) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 26 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
45.2x
vertical median 15.4x
above median (+192.8%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 13.4x
P/S
7.9x
vertical median 6.3x
above median (+25.4%)
P/B
8.5x
vertical median 2.5x
above median (+245.1%)
ROE
19.5%
vertical median -9.0%
above median
Net margin
17.6%
vertical median -2.4%
above median
EBIT margin
38.0%
vertical median 15.4%
above median (+147.3%)
Revenue YoY
-7.9%
vertical median 9.0%
below median (−188.2%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 0.6x
Dividend yield
1.5%
vertical median 1.9%
below median (−18.9%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
BHPBhp Group Limited406.8 bn45.219.5%17.6%−7.9%+47% / +36%
SCCOSouthern Copper Corp149.3 bn23.053.2%37.3%+17.4%+35% / +163%
RIORio Tinto PLC106.2 bn13.917.0%17.3%+7.4%+18% / +22%
FCXFreeport-McMoRan Inc.89.9 bn29.221.8%16.2%+1.8%+46% / +68%
HBMHudbay Minerals Inc.8.8 bn15.419.7%25.7%+9.4%+31% / +388%
CLFCleveland-Cliffs Inc.7.3 bn—-8.5%-2.4%−3.0%−2% / −25%
BVNBuenaventura Mining Co Inc7.3 bn18.112.6%34.9%+40.1%+16% / +202%
MPMP Materials Corp.6.4 bn—-4.1%-19.9%+10.1%−42% / +126%
EROEro Copper Corp3.2 bn12.234.6%33.6%+67.1%+21% / +150%
NEXANexa Resources S.A.1.6 bn11.914.6%4.4%+8.5%+70% / +103%
IEIvanhoe Electric Inc.1.2 bn—-8.4%-1,138.7%+11.8%−46% / −32%
USARUSA Rare Earth, Inc.1.1 bn—-23.6%-2,159.3%unavailable−39% / −20%
TMCTMC the metals Co Inc.1.0 bn4.2-1,123.2%—unavailable−67% / +103%
USASAmericas Gold And Silver Corporation986.9 m—-61.6%-74.1%+17.7%−31% / +413%
ASMAvino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd.769.3 m79.07.0%12.2%+50.8%−15% / +746%
LARLithium Argentina AG682.1 m—-9.5%—+12.9%−24% / −21%
SGMLSigma Lithium Corporation626.1 m—-67.4%-45.6%−27.3%−50% / −81%
GSMFerroglobe PLC547.5 m—-25.9%-12.8%−18.8%−34% / −49%
ALOYRealloys Inc.459.5 m—-155.8%-5,144.4%−5.3%−5% / +68%
THMInternational Tower Hill Mines Ltd455.2 m—-2.8%—unavailable−10% / +222%
LZMLifezone Metals Limited336.9 m—-16.7%-1,289.2%+652.2%+1% / −60%
USAUU.s. Gold Corp.186.4 m—-55.2%—−30.9%−35% / +239%
PZGParamount Gold Nevada Corp.83.9 m—-46.1%—−54.7%−20% / +146%
WWRWestwater Resources, Inc.52.5 m—-19.1%—unavailable−57% / −33%
COPRIdaho Copper Corporation25.7 m—-187.5%—−63.5%unavailable / unavailable

1- and 3-year price returns: for BHP from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
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Base
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
42.91
Total return -45% · Per year -45%
76.25
Total return -3% · Per year -3%
115.38
Total return 46% · Per year 46%
3 years
34.08
Total return -55% · Per year -23%
68.82
Total return -10% · Per year -3%
115.38
Total return 49% · Per year 14%
5 years
27.06
Total return -62% · Per year -18%
62.11
Total return -16% · Per year -3%
115.38
Total return 53% · Per year 9%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 17.20
  • Net margin± 12.04
  • Annual revenue growth± 10.88
  • Annual dilution± 1.01

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 18 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (22 Oct 2026), 6-K (21 Oct 2026), 6-K (16 Sept 2026), 6-K (15 Sept 2026), 6-K (14 Sept 2026).

In brief

BHP Group Limited is one of the world's largest mining companies, focused on copper, iron ore, coal and, soon, potash. In FY2026 it reported a direct economic contribution of US$50.8 billion and shareholder distributions of US$8.7 billion, according to its annual report filed with the SEC 1. Its relevance now lies in growing copper demand and a change of CEO, Brandon Craig, from 1 July 2026 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Large, long-life, low-cost assets and a leading global position in copper 1.
  • Financial discipline through the Capital Allocation Framework and a controlled debt level 1.
  • The internal BHP Operating System and a focus on technology support productivity 1.

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on a few commodities, especially iron ore and coal, makes revenue sensitive to cycles 1.
  • Safety incidents, including a fatality in Queensland in July 2026, show persistent operational risks 1.
  • Large projects such as Jansen have faced cost and schedule issues, creating execution risk 1.

Opportunities

  • Rising copper demand and the Escondida and Copper South Australia projects could expand production 1.
  • Entry into potash through Jansen could diversify the portfolio 1.
  • Capital-unlocking deals and small bolt-on acquisitions could add value without large costs 1.

Threats

  • A fall in commodity prices could severely affect revenue and profitability 1.
  • Trade tensions and policy shifts in the US and China could reduce demand 1.
  • Regulatory pressure and new tax regimes in Chile and Australia could raise costs 1.

Risks

  • Employee and contractor safetyhigh

    A fatality involving a contractor at Peak Downs showed that safety risks remain high, and an investigation is under way 1.

  • Commodity price volatilityhigh

    Revenue depends on copper, iron ore and coal prices, which can fluctuate significantly 1.

  • Growth project executionmedium

    Delays or cost overruns at the Jansen or Escondida projects could reduce expected returns 1.

  • Energy and inflation costsmedium

    Higher diesel and energy prices could affect unit costs, especially if inflation persists 1.

  • Regulatory and tax risksmedium

    Changes in taxes and royalties in operating countries could reduce margins 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • A leading copper position, with long-term demand supported by electrification and data centres, could support revenue growth 1.
  • The cost advantage in iron ore and capital discipline could sustain solid margins even under pressure 1.
  • Diversification through potash and the project pipeline could reduce dependence on a few commodities 1.

What would break the thesis

  • If commodity prices fall, revenue and shareholder distributions could be affected 1.
  • Coal and iron ore have limited growth prospects, and their cyclicality could dilute the advantages of copper 1.
  • Large projects carrying execution risk and safety incidents could generate extra costs and reputational damage 1.

What to watch

  • Final investment decision for the new Escondida concentratorCY2027 or CY2028
  • Start of potash production at Jansenmid-CY2027
  • Reaching the WAIO production target above 305 MtpaQ4 FY2028
  • Outcome of the Peak Downs fatality investigation and follow-up measuresnext annual report

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 18 Aug 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (22 Oct 2026), 6-K (21 Oct 2026), 6-K (16 Sept 2026), 6-K (15 Sept 2026), 6-K (14 Sept 2026).

The business

BHP extracts and processes essential minerals, including copper, iron ore, and metallurgical and energy coal, and is developing a potash project in Canada 1. The company presents itself as holding large, long-life, low-cost assets in a diversified portfolio, with a business model spanning exploration, development, processing, sales and closure 1. It applies its internal BHP Operating System and a Capital Allocation Framework to order investment decisions 1.

The revenue mix is dominated by copper, which in FY2026 contributed more than half of Group Underlying EBITDA for the first time 1. The rest of the portfolio includes iron ore from Western Australia (WAIO), steelmaking coal from BMA and energy coal from New South Wales 1. The company has also announced capital-unlocking deals, such as the silver streaming agreement for Antamina 1.

The company has changed its executive leadership: Brandon Craig became CEO from 1 July 2026 following the retirement of Mike Henry, and the Board was renewed with a non-executive director appointed in June 2026 1. This marks a new strategic stage centred on accelerated performance and disciplined growth 1.

Segments

Copper

Copper is the main growth driver, with around 2 Mt produced in FY2026 and a 70 per cent EBITDA margin 1. The Escondida and Copper South Australia projects aim to increase attributable production by about 40 per cent by FY2035 1.

Iron ore

The WAIO operations in Western Australia reached record annual production and, according to the company, remain the lowest-cost major iron ore producer, with a cost advantage above US$10 per tonne over its nearest Pilbara rival 1. The production target is above 305 Mtpa by Q4 FY2028 1.

Coal

Steelmaking coal (BMA) and energy coal (NSWEC) increased output and exceeded guidance, but they are mature assets with more limited growth prospects 1.

Market context

The copper market is supported by electrification, urbanisation and digitalisation, with the company expecting demand to exceed 50 Mtpa by CY2050, versus around 34 Mtpa today 1. Iron ore and coal markets are more cyclical and sensitive to inflation and trade, as the report describes 1.

Trends

  • Copper demand linked to data centrestailwind

    The company estimates copper demand from data centres could grow about sixfold between CY2024 and CY2050 1. If this trend holds, it could support copper prices and revenue 1.

  • Electrification of diesel fleetsmixed

    Shifting to electric equipment could significantly raise the operations' power demand, and the company has started work on future power solutions 1. This implies new investment and technology risks 1.

  • Inflation and energy costsheadwind

    Inflationary pressure, higher diesel prices and supply disruptions have raised operating costs 1. A strong cost position could offset these pressures better than competitors 1.

  • Decarbonisation policiesmixed

    The company is working to cut operational emissions and used renewables for much of its electricity in FY2026, which could shape access to steelmaking customers 1. Climate commitments can create both costs and opportunities 1.

  • Capital reallocation and project-led growthtailwind

    The Capital Allocation Framework ties investment to returns, and streaming deals could unlock value without large outlays 1. A disciplined project pace could support long-term growth 1.

Competitive position

The company benchmarks itself against major copper and mineral producers, which it names in its report for CY2025 copper output data 1. In iron ore, competition comes from Pilbara producers, and in coal from seaborne markets 1.

  • Anglo American

    Large copper producer, named by the company among competitors in its CY2025 production data 1.

  • Freeport-McMoRanFCX

    Major copper producer, included in the company's copper production comparison 1.

  • Rio Tinto

    Competitor in copper and Pilbara iron ore, cited by the company in its cost comparisons 1.

  • Fortescue

    Pilbara iron ore producer, used as a benchmark for WAIO's cost advantage 1.

News & filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 20-F, fiscal year ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / BHP Group Limited · 18 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.