SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:SCCO • US84265V1052

195.565 USD
+6.1 (+3.22%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 11:04 AM
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. While showing a medium growth rate, SCCO is valued expensive at the moment. With these ratings, SCCO could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

10

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SCCO was profitable.
  • SCCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years SCCO has been profitable.
  • SCCO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 0 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • SCCO's Return On Assets of 18.79% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 97.45% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.56%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.75%) than 94.27% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.44%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.48%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (20.75%) for SCCO is above the 3 year average (18.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.79%
ROE 36.56%
ROIC 20.75%
ROA(3y)15.94%
ROA(5y)15.13%
ROE(3y)34.05%
ROE(5y)33.11%
ROIC(3y)18.44%
ROIC(5y)18.3%
SCCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSCCO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • SCCO's Profit Margin of 30.98% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 94.27% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SCCO has a Operating Margin of 50.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCCO outperforms 95.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCCO has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of SCCO (59.57%) 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 50.25%
PM (TTM) 30.98%
GM 59.57%
OM growth 3Y-4.32%
OM growth 5Y5.15%
PM growth 3Y-1.67%
PM growth 5Y7.69%
GM growth 3Y-3.59%
GM growth 5Y2.39%
SCCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSCCO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

8

2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SCCO is creating value.
  • SCCO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SCCO remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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 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 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • SCCO has an Altman-Z score of 11.81. This indicates that SCCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.81, SCCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.94. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SCCO (1.94) is better than 78.98% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that SCCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SCCO has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) than 78.98% of its industry peers.
  • 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 0.65
Debt/FCF 1.94
Altman-Z 11.81
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC10.63%
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 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SCCO has a Current Ratio of 4.52. This indicates that SCCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SCCO has a better Current ratio (4.52) than 78.34% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO has a Quick Ratio of 3.91. This indicates that SCCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.91, SCCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.52
Quick Ratio 3.91
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 2B 4B 6B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

5

3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • SCCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.06%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.35% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, SCCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.70% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.43% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.06%
EPS 3Y0.05%
EPS 5Y19.35%
EPS Q2Q%20.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.43%
Sales Q2Q%15.23%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.04% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y25.03%
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y10.05%
EPS Next 5Y7.04%
Revenue Next Year11.99%
Revenue Next 2Y11.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.8%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%

3.3 Evolution

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

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

3

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SCCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.70.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SCCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCCO is cheaper than 64.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SCCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.38 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SCCO.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SCCO.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.20. SCCO is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.7
Fwd PE 33.38
SCCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSCCO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • SCCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 46.03
EV/EBITDA 22.24
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)1.67
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y10.05%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

5

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%, 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 1.02. SCCO pays more dividend than 83.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SCCO has a limited annual growth rate of 5.77%.
  • SCCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.77%
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

  • 60.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SCCO. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of SCCO is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.3%
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y10.05%
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 0 1B 2B 3B
SCCO Dividend Payout.SCCO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SCCO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP

NYSE:SCCO (2/6/2026, 11:04:05 AM)

195.565

+6.1 (+3.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-02
Earnings (Next)02-09
Inst Owners9.48%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap160.19B
Revenue(TTM)12.33B
Net Income(TTM)3.82B
Analysts52.5
Price Target142.5 (-27.13%)
Short Float %12.55%
Short Ratio6.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.77%
DP60.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.36%
Min EPS beat(2)0.02%
Max EPS beat(2)4.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.17%
Max EPS beat(4)4.7%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.48%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.59%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.44%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.51%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.54%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.65%
PT rev (1m)5.81%
PT rev (3m)22.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.7
Fwd PE 33.38
P/S 12.99
P/FCF 46.03
P/OCF 34.68
P/B 15.33
P/tB 15.51
EV/EBITDA 22.24
EPS(TTM)4.69
EY2.4%
EPS(NY)5.86
Fwd EY3%
FCF(TTM)4.25
FCFY2.17%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY2.88%
SpS15.06
BVpS12.76
TBVpS12.61
PEG (NY)1.67
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham Number36.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 18.79%
ROE 36.56%
ROCE 33.27%
ROIC 20.75%
ROICexc 27.4%
ROICexgc 27.64%
OM 50.25%
PM (TTM) 30.98%
GM 59.57%
FCFM 28.22%
ROA(3y)15.94%
ROA(5y)15.13%
ROE(3y)34.05%
ROE(5y)33.11%
ROIC(3y)18.44%
ROIC(5y)18.3%
ROICexc(3y)22.02%
ROICexc(5y)22.27%
ROICexgc(3y)22.24%
ROICexgc(5y)22.5%
ROCE(3y)29.57%
ROCE(5y)29.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y14.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.01%
OM growth 3Y-4.32%
OM growth 5Y5.15%
PM growth 3Y-1.67%
PM growth 5Y7.69%
GM growth 3Y-3.59%
GM growth 5Y2.39%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 1.94
Debt/EBITDA 0.96
Cap/Depr 133.58%
Cap/Sales 9.23%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 65.5%
Profit Quality 91.09%
Current Ratio 4.52
Quick Ratio 3.91
Altman-Z 11.81
F-Score7
WACC10.63%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)120.52%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.84%
Profit Quality(3y)92.18%
Profit Quality(5y)103.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.06%
EPS 3Y0.05%
EPS 5Y19.35%
EPS Q2Q%20.62%
EPS Next Y25.03%
EPS Next 2Y18.65%
EPS Next 3Y10.05%
EPS Next 5Y7.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.43%
Sales Q2Q%15.23%
Revenue Next Year11.99%
Revenue Next 2Y11.16%
Revenue Next 3Y5.8%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
EBIT growth 1Y21.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.89%
EBIT growth 5Y15.07%
EBIT Next Year35.38%
EBIT Next 3Y13.9%
EBIT Next 5Y10.17%
FCF growth 1Y13.37%
FCF growth 3Y-0.06%
FCF growth 5Y23.03%
OCF growth 1Y12.26%
OCF growth 3Y0.99%
OCF growth 5Y18.26%

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 41.7 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 15.33.


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 25.03% in the next year.