2025 was an exceptional year for the country. He sharp rise in gold prices -which rose from US$2,000 to about US$4,500 an ounce, and silver, along with the dollar’s depreciation against the sun, boosted the asset value of groups heavily influenced by mining, energy and finance. Added to this was intense merger and acquisition activity, unusual by local standards, which changed the configuration of portfolios and increased the value of business assets.
Assessment of Art assets takes into account each family’s stake in their companies, stock market price when applicable, financial statements, dividends, cash on hand and real estate assets. In the case of unlisted companies, international benchmarks were used, a factor that worked in their favor this year due to the rise in global stock markets. As a result, a rating of 17 familiesmade by Ernesto Linares Mascara, reflecting not only accumulated wealth but also strategic decisions made in a unique economic context.
The Brescia family tops the list with an estimated net worth 7440 million USDwith the support of Breca Minería and Breca Banca Holdings. Mining accounts for the bulk of the value, with Minsur as the world’s second-largest tin producer and an important presence in gold, in addition to businesses in infrastructure, cement and industrial fishing. The financial component is strengthened by his participation in BBVA Perú and the management of Rímac Seguros, the largest insurance company in the country.
It is in second place The Romero familywith US$6,360 million, following a year marked by major corporate operations. Highlights included the sale of fishing and energy assets, the reorganization of Primax in several countries, and acquisitions in the insurance, energy and food sectors. Efficiency of the stock market Credicarpwhose share price exceeded $280, was key to the group’s valuation, concentrating about half of its assets.
The third position corresponds to Art The Rodriguez family (Group Gloria), with 5,020 million US dollars. Despite facing regulatory sanctions and pulling out of loss-making markets, the group ended the year with record sales and profits to 2025, driven by dairy, cement, sugar and agribusiness exports. A swift recovery offset the controversy and cemented his position among the world’s greatest fortunes.
Of the US$3.6 billion In fourth place is the Rodríguez Pastor family. 2025 was marked by the reputational and financial consequences of the closure of Real Plaza Trujillo, which affected the value of InRetail. However, good performance from Intercorp Financial Services, whose shares rose from US$29.20 to US$43.60, softened the blow and supported the group’s value.
The the Hochschild familywith USD 2,030 million, participated in one of the biggest deals of the year, selling 50% of Cementos Pacasmayo for USD 550 million. Hochschild Mining’s strong rebound and the dynamism of rare-earth-focused Aclara Resources bolstered a portfolio increasingly focused on strategic minerals for the energy transition.
Located below The Benavid familyof US$1.7 billion, thanks to the rise in Buenaventura shares and the start of production at the San Gabriel project. Gold mining is once again the main driver of the legacy, with production expected to increase until 2026.
Las The Arias and Marsano families They reflect how the high price of gold compensated for operational difficulties. Minera Poderosa, controlled by the Arias Vargas sisters, increased the value of sales by 39%, despite lower volumes and attacks suffered in Pataz. Marsa, for its part, has maintained high export volumes, although it faces the challenge of running out of reserves by 2028.
In the same mountain corridor Navarre Grau Familyof US$1.2 billion, whose Horizonte group increased the value of its exports thanks to international prices, despite falling production. Social conflict continues to be a major risk to these riches, concentrated in the north of the country.
The final section of the ranking combines various assets. The The Lindley Family (US$780 million) combines participation in Arca Continental with the growth of Tambo and Aruma. The Fishmans ($650 million) rely on Quimpac and Tai Loy Cesar Acuna and his family ($530 million) concentrate their wealth on higher education, with the University of Cesar Vallejo as an axis.
Complete the list families Dyer, Mulder, Matta and Añaños, with assets between $420 million and $500 million, ranging from agricultural and fisheries exports to pet chains in Europe and beverages with an international presence.
