SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SCCO • US84265V1052

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185.29 USD
-5.47 (-2.87%)
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This SCCO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. SCCO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SCCO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year SCCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SCCO has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years SCCO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SCCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSCCO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • SCCO has a Return On Assets of 20.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCCO outperforms 96.93% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of SCCO (39.27%) is better than 97.55% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO's Return On Invested Capital of 23.06% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 93.86% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SCCO is significantly below the industry average of 58.80%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (23.06%) for SCCO is above the 3 year average (20.59%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.27%
ROE 39.27%
ROIC 23.06%
ROA(3y)17.61%
ROA(5y)17.33%
ROE(3y)36.26%
ROE(5y)36.62%
ROIC(3y)20.59%
ROIC(5y)20.64%
SCCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSCCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.30%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 52.17%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of SCCO (60.90%) is better than 90.80% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 52.17%
PM (TTM) 32.3%
GM 60.9%
OM growth 3Y5.73%
OM growth 5Y5.76%
PM growth 3Y7.15%
PM growth 5Y10.43%
GM growth 3Y3.53%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
SCCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSCCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. SCCO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SCCO is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SCCO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SCCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The debt/assets ratio for SCCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SCCO Yearly Shares OutstandingSCCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
SCCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSCCO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SCCO is 1.97, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SCCO, only 1.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SCCO has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.97) than 77.30% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that SCCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.61, SCCO is not doing good in the industry: 77.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for SCCO, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 1.97
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC12.91%
SCCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSCCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.89 indicates that SCCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • SCCO has a Current ratio of 3.89. This is in the better half of the industry: SCCO outperforms 72.39% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.40 indicates that SCCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.40, SCCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.89
Quick Ratio 3.4
SCCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSCCO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. SCCO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.84% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, SCCO shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.45% on average per year.
  • SCCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.38%.
  • Measured over the past years, SCCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.94% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.84%
EPS 3Y17.79%
EPS 5Y22.45%
EPS Q2Q%60.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.38%
Revenue growth 3Y10.13%
Revenue growth 5Y10.94%
Sales Q2Q%38.99%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.81% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, SCCO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y30.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y4%
EPS Next 5Y2.81%
Revenue Next Year19.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y12.28%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
SCCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSCCO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
SCCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSCCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. SCCO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SCCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.43.
  • SCCO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCCO is cheaper than 64.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.95.
  • SCCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.16.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • SCCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.43
Fwd PE 27.16
SCCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSCCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SCCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCCO is cheaper than 60.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.29
EV/EBITDA 20.01
SCCO Per share dataSCCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of SCCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)1.58
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y4%

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5. SCCO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%, SCCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • SCCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.06. SCCO pays more dividend than 82.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, SCCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SCCO grows each year by 16.37%, which is quite nice.
  • SCCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of SCCO decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.37%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
SCCO Yearly Dividends per shareSCCO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • SCCO pays out 57.33% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • SCCO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP57.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y4%
SCCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSCCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B
SCCO Dividend Payout.SCCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SCCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SCCO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP

NYSE:SCCO (4/21/2026, 2:24:38 PM)

185.29

-5.47 (-2.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners9.32%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-1.23%
Market Cap151.77B
Revenue(TTM)13.42B
Net Income(TTM)4.33B
Analysts48.75
Price Target173.71 (-6.25%)
Short Float %14.04%
Short Ratio6.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%
Yearly Dividend3.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.37%
DP57.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)0.67%
Min EPS beat(2)0.02%
Max EPS beat(2)1.32%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.16%
Min EPS beat(4)0.02%
Max EPS beat(4)4.7%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.85%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.98%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.94%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.53%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.91%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.05%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.48%
PT rev (1m)2.25%
PT rev (3m)21.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)20.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.43
Fwd PE 27.16
P/S 11.31
P/FCF 44.29
P/OCF 31.94
P/B 13.75
P/tB 13.9
EV/EBITDA 20.01
EPS(TTM)5.23
EY2.82%
EPS(NY)6.82
Fwd EY3.68%
FCF(TTM)4.18
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)5.8
OCFY3.13%
SpS16.38
BVpS13.48
TBVpS13.33
PEG (NY)1.17
PEG (5Y)1.58
Graham Number39.8218 (-78.51%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.27%
ROE 39.27%
ROCE 36.4%
ROIC 23.06%
ROICexc 30.96%
ROICexgc 31.23%
OM 52.17%
PM (TTM) 32.3%
GM 60.9%
FCFM 25.53%
ROA(3y)17.61%
ROA(5y)17.33%
ROE(3y)36.26%
ROE(5y)36.62%
ROIC(3y)20.59%
ROIC(5y)20.64%
ROICexc(3y)25.89%
ROICexc(5y)25.74%
ROICexgc(3y)26.13%
ROICexgc(5y)25.99%
ROCE(3y)32.49%
ROCE(5y)32.58%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.84%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.02%
OM growth 3Y5.73%
OM growth 5Y5.76%
PM growth 3Y7.15%
PM growth 5Y10.43%
GM growth 3Y3.53%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 1.97
Debt/EBITDA 0.86
Cap/Depr 152.61%
Cap/Sales 9.88%
Interest Coverage 18.04
Cash Conversion 60.38%
Profit Quality 79.05%
Current Ratio 3.89
Quick Ratio 3.4
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC12.91%
ROIC/WACC1.79
Cap/Depr(3y)131.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)124.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.33%
Profit Quality(3y)95.1%
Profit Quality(5y)91.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.84%
EPS 3Y17.79%
EPS 5Y22.45%
EPS Q2Q%60.25%
EPS Next Y30.38%
EPS Next 2Y9.97%
EPS Next 3Y4%
EPS Next 5Y2.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.38%
Revenue growth 3Y10.13%
Revenue growth 5Y10.94%
Sales Q2Q%38.99%
Revenue Next Year19.09%
Revenue Next 2Y7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.25%
Revenue Next 5Y12.28%
EBIT growth 1Y26.05%
EBIT growth 3Y16.43%
EBIT growth 5Y17.33%
EBIT Next Year46.45%
EBIT Next 3Y10.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.95%
FCF growth 3Y22.72%
FCF growth 5Y9.35%
OCF growth 1Y7.47%
OCF growth 3Y19.25%
OCF growth 5Y11.29%

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP / SCCO Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SCCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to SCCO.


What is the valuation status for SCCO stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SOUTHERN COPPER CORP?

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of SOUTHERN COPPER CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) is 35.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.75.


Can you provide the financial health for SCCO stock?

The financial health rating of SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) is 6 / 10.