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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SCCO - US84265V1052 - Common Stock

148.13 USD
+0.11 (+0.07%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 8:00:27 PM
148.13 USD
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After Hours: 12/24/2025, 8:00:27 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

SCCO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SCCO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. SCCO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, SCCO could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SCCO had positive earnings in the past year.
SCCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SCCO had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 18.79%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.44% of the companies in the same industry.
SCCO has a Return On Equity of 36.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCCO outperforms 97.44% of its industry peers.
SCCO's Return On Invested Capital of 20.75% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 94.87% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCCO is significantly above the industry average of 13.25%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of SCCO (30.98%) is better than 94.23% of its industry peers.
SCCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 50.25%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.51% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCCO has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of SCCO (59.57%) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCCO has grown nicely.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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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.
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.
SCCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SCCO Yearly Shares OutstandingSCCO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 9.75 indicates that SCCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 9.75, SCCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.64% 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 77.56% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that SCCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SCCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SCCO is outperformed by 81.41% 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 9.75
ROIC/WACC2.05
WACC10.11%
SCCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSCCO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.52 indicates that SCCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 4.52, SCCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 3.91, SCCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.72% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.06% over the past year.
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 Y22.32%
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5Y7.04%
Revenue Next Year8.72%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%

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 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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
SCCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSCCO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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 31.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCCO.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SCCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCCO.
SCCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.03. SCCO is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.58
Fwd PE 27.36
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 60.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SCCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCCO is cheaper than 74.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.86
EV/EBITDA 17.44
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.
SCCO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SCCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.14%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.02, SCCO pays a better dividend. On top of this SCCO pays more dividend than 85.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, SCCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%

5.2 History

The dividend of SCCO has a limited annual growth rate of 5.77%.
SCCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

SCCO pays out 60.30% of its income as dividend. 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 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
SCCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSCCO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP

NYSE:SCCO (12/24/2025, 8:00:27 PM)

After market: 148.13 0 (0%)

148.13

+0.11 (+0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-02 2025-11-02/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09/amc
Inst Owners9.54%
Inst Owner Change1.58%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap121.33B
Revenue(TTM)12.33B
Net Income(TTM)3.82B
Analysts53.75
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %10.29%
Short Ratio6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.14%
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.77%
DP60.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-12 2025-11-12 (0.89241445)
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)12.18%
PT rev (3m)32.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)32.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)21.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.58
Fwd PE 27.36
P/S 9.84
P/FCF 34.86
P/OCF 26.27
P/B 11.61
P/tB 11.75
EV/EBITDA 17.44
EPS(TTM)4.69
EY3.17%
EPS(NY)5.41
Fwd EY3.66%
FCF(TTM)4.25
FCFY2.87%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY3.81%
SpS15.06
BVpS12.76
TBVpS12.61
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.63
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 9.75
F-Score7
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC2.05
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 Y22.32%
EPS Next 2Y14.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5Y7.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.43%
Sales Q2Q%15.23%
Revenue Next Year8.72%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
EBIT growth 1Y21.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.89%
EBIT growth 5Y15.07%
EBIT Next Year30.21%
EBIT Next 3Y11.47%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for SOUTHERN COPPER CORP?

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.


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 31.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.61.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SOUTHERN COPPER CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) is expected to grow by 22.32% in the next year.