SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SCCO • US84265V1052
219.025 USD
+3.33 (+1.54%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 02:38 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to SCCO. SCCO was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While SCCO has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SCCO has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SCCO had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SCCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years SCCO has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SCCO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.27%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 39.27%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.06%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.59%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.13%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.30%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- SCCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 52.17%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCCO has grown nicely.
- SCCO has a Gross Margin of 60.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCCO outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- SCCO's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- SCCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SCCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- SCCO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for SCCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.97, SCCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that SCCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of SCCO (0.61) is worse than 77.56% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.97 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.08
WACC11.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.89 indicates that SCCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of SCCO (3.89) is better than 72.44% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.40 indicates that SCCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- SCCO has a Quick ratio of 3.40. This is in the better half of the industry: SCCO outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.4 |
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.
- Looking at the last year, SCCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.38% in the last year.
- 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
- SCCO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.49% yearly.
- SCCO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.90% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 41.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SCCO.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11, SCCO is valued quite expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.41, the valuation of SCCO can be described as expensive.
- 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 at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SCCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCCO is cheaper than 73.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SCCO's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- SCCO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.87
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SCCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.72%.
- SCCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.98. SCCO pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, SCCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SCCO grows each year by 16.15%, which is quite nice.
- 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
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.
- SCCO's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP57.33%
EPS Next 2Y6.31%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
NYSE:SCCO (2/27/2026, 2:38:51 PM)
219.025
+3.33 (+1.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23
Inst Owners9.48%
Inst Owner Change2.82%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.57%
Market Cap179.40B
Revenue(TTM)13.42B
Net Income(TTM)4.33B
Analysts50
Price Target169.29 (-22.71%)
Short Float %13.07%
Short Ratio5.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
Yearly Dividend3.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.15%
DP57.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-10 2026-02-10 (0.99157166)
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)18.8%
PT rev (3m)30.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.41 | ||
| P/S | 13.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 52.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.75 | ||
| P/B | 16.25 | ||
| P/tB | 16.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.61 |
EPS(TTM)5.24
EY2.39%
EPS(NY)6.56
Fwd EY2.99%
FCF(TTM)4.18
FCFY1.91%
OCF(TTM)5.8
OCFY2.65%
SpS16.38
BVpS13.48
TBVpS13.33
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.87
Graham Number39.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC11.07%
ROIC/WACC2.08
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 Year32.21%
EBIT Next 3Y6.74%
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 41.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.25.
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.