SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SCCO • US84265V1052

218.56 USD
+0.26 (+0.12%)
Last: Mar 2, 2026, 02:41 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

SCCO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SCCO scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SCCO has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SCCO was profitable.
  • In the past year SCCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • SCCO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of SCCO (20.27%) is better than 96.18% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO has a better Return On Equity (39.27%) than 96.82% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of SCCO (23.06%) is better than 96.82% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SCCO is significantly above the industry average of 10.98%.
  • 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 91.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SCCO's Operating Margin of 52.17% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 94.90% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of SCCO (60.69%) is better than 91.72% 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 60.69%
OM growth 3Y5.73%
OM growth 5Y5.76%
PM growth 3Y7.15%
PM growth 5Y10.43%
GM growth 3Y3.06%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SCCO is creating value.
  • SCCO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • SCCO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SCCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • SCCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.97. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.97 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • SCCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCCO outperforms 78.34% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that SCCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SCCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: SCCO underperforms 77.07% of its industry peers.
  • Although SCCO does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 1.97
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.2
WACC10.49%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.89, SCCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO has a Quick Ratio of 3.40. This indicates that SCCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 3.40, SCCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.61% 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.29% 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 22.37% on average per year.
  • SCCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.38%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.94% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.29%
EPS 3Y17.62%
EPS 5Y22.37%
EPS Q2Q%53.19%
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 2.49% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y23.7%
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
EPS Next 5Y2.49%
Revenue Next Year13.51%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.14%
Revenue Next 5Y11.9%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 41.71, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCCO.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than 64.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. SCCO is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • SCCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.34.
  • SCCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • SCCO is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.71
Fwd PE 33.34
SCCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSCCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SCCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • 73.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCCO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 52.24
EV/EBITDA 22.88
SCCO Per share dataSCCO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • SCCO's 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)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.86
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%, SCCO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, SCCO pays a better dividend. On top of this SCCO pays more dividend than 81.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SCCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.54%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SCCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.15%!
  • SCCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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

  • 57.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SCCO. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of SCCO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP57.33%
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
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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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP

NYSE:SCCO (3/2/2026, 2:41:46 PM)

218.56

+0.26 (+0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-09
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners9.48%
Inst Owner Change3.32%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.57%
Market Cap179.02B
Revenue(TTM)13.42B
Net Income(TTM)4.33B
Analysts50
Price Target169.89 (-22.27%)
Short Float %13.07%
Short Ratio5.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.54%
Yearly Dividend3.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.15%
DP57.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.59%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.44%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.54%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.19%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.66%
PT rev (1m)19.22%
PT rev (3m)30.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)16.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)32.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)20.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.71
Fwd PE 33.34
P/S 13.34
P/FCF 52.24
P/OCF 37.67
P/B 16.22
P/tB 16.4
EV/EBITDA 22.88
EPS(TTM)5.24
EY2.4%
EPS(NY)6.56
Fwd EY3%
FCF(TTM)4.18
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)5.8
OCFY2.65%
SpS16.38
BVpS13.48
TBVpS13.33
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.86
Graham Number39.86
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 60.69%
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 3Y3.06%
GM growth 5Y2.7%
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 250
Cash Conversion 60.38%
Profit Quality 79.05%
Current Ratio 3.89
Quick Ratio 3.4
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC10.49%
ROIC/WACC2.2
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)26.29%
EPS 3Y17.62%
EPS 5Y22.37%
EPS Q2Q%53.19%
EPS Next Y23.7%
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
EPS Next 5Y2.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.38%
Revenue growth 3Y10.13%
Revenue growth 5Y10.94%
Sales Q2Q%38.99%
Revenue Next Year13.51%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3Y3.14%
Revenue Next 5Y11.9%
EBIT growth 1Y26.05%
EBIT growth 3Y16.43%
EBIT growth 5Y17.33%
EBIT Next Year42.7%
EBIT Next 3Y6.9%
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 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.


How profitable is SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) stock?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for SCCO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) is 41.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.22.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for SCCO stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) is expected to grow by 23.7% in the next year.