SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SCCO • US84265V1052

Current stock price

188.05 USD
+0.88 (+0.47%)
At close:
188.2 USD
+0.15 (+0.08%)
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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

  • In the past year SCCO was profitable.
  • SCCO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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

  • SCCO's Return On Assets of 20.27% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 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 94.27% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.59%. This is significantly below the industry average of 61.64%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (20.59%) for SCCO is below the current ROIC(23.06%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • SCCO has a better Profit Margin (32.30%) than 91.08% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SCCO has a better Operating Margin (52.17%) than 94.90% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SCCO's Gross Margin of 60.90% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 92.36% 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SCCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SCCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • SCCO has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCCO outperforms 76.43% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that SCCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, SCCO is doing worse than 77.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Although SCCO's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. 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/WACC1.79
WACC12.9%
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

  • SCCO has a Current Ratio of 3.89. This indicates that SCCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SCCO has a better Current ratio (3.89) than 71.34% 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 better Quick ratio (3.40) than 70.06% of its industry peers.
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 26.00% 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 22.29% 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%
EPS 3Y17.53%
EPS 5Y22.29%
EPS Q2Q%58.9%
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 2.76% yearly.
  • 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 Y26.45%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
EPS Next 5Y2.76%
Revenue Next Year17.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y12.28%

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.
  • 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. SCCO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • SCCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.89.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • SCCO is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCCO.
  • SCCO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. SCCO is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.89
Fwd PE 28.36
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 62.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SCCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCCO is cheaper than 71.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.95
EV/EBITDA 19.73
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.
  • SCCO has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%

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5. SCCO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SCCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, SCCO pays a better dividend. On top of this SCCO pays more dividend than 83.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, SCCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.05%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of SCCO is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.37%!
  • SCCO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
  • The dividend of SCCO is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP57.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
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 (4/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 188.2 +0.15 (+0.08%)

188.05

+0.88 (+0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners9.38%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-1.23%
Market Cap154.03B
Revenue(TTM)13.42B
Net Income(TTM)4.33B
Analysts48.75
Price Target174.09 (-7.42%)
Short Float %13.76%
Short Ratio5.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.05%
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)2.47%
PT rev (3m)29.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)20.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.89
Fwd PE 28.36
P/S 11.48
P/FCF 44.95
P/OCF 32.41
P/B 13.95
P/tB 14.11
EV/EBITDA 19.73
EPS(TTM)5.24
EY2.79%
EPS(NY)6.63
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)4.18
FCFY2.22%
OCF(TTM)5.8
OCFY3.09%
SpS16.38
BVpS13.48
TBVpS13.33
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)1.61
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 60.9%
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
WACC12.9%
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%
EPS 3Y17.53%
EPS 5Y22.29%
EPS Q2Q%58.9%
EPS Next Y26.45%
EPS Next 2Y8.84%
EPS Next 3Y3.22%
EPS Next 5Y2.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.38%
Revenue growth 3Y10.13%
Revenue growth 5Y10.94%
Sales Q2Q%38.99%
Revenue Next Year17.75%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y12.28%
EBIT growth 1Y26.05%
EBIT growth 3Y16.43%
EBIT growth 5Y17.33%
EBIT Next Year44.77%
EBIT Next 3Y10.01%
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 35.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.95.


Can you provide the financial health for SCCO stock?

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