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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SCCO - US84265V1052 - Common Stock

132.03 USD
-4.75 (-3.47%)
Last: 11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM
129 USD
-3.03 (-2.29%)
Pre-Market: 11/14/2025, 8:15:54 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall SCCO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated SCCO against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making SCCO a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. SCCO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes SCCO very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
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 98.05% 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 98.05% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.75%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SCCO is significantly above the industry average of 12.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (18.44%) for SCCO is below the current ROIC(20.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 94.16% 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 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
SCCO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 59.57%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SCCO has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

SCCO has an Altman-Z score of 8.90. 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 8.90, SCCO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% 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.
SCCO's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCCO outperforms 79.87% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that SCCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.65, SCCO is not doing good in the industry: 82.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 8.9
ROIC/WACC2.33
WACC8.89%
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 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.91 indicates that SCCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SCCO has a better Quick ratio (3.91) than 74.68% of its industry peers.
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 25.56% over the past year.
SCCO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.16% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 12.70% in the past year. This is quite good.
SCCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.56%
EPS 3Y-0.21%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%20.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.43%
Sales Q2Q%15.23%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SCCO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.81% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.84%
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y6.81%
Revenue Next Year8.28%
Revenue Next 2Y6.65%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.91 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SCCO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SCCO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SCCO is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SCCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.91.
SCCO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27.
SCCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.57), we can say SCCO is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.91
Fwd PE 24.27
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SCCO.
SCCO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCCO is cheaper than 74.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.81
EV/EBITDA 15.44
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.
The excellent profitability rating of SCCO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%, 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 2.63. SCCO pays more dividend than 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
SCCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.22%

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 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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60.3%
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
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 (11/13/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 129 -3.03 (-2.29%)

132.03

-4.75 (-3.47%)

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 Owners9.66%
Inst Owner Change-3.14%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap107.22B
Revenue(TTM)12.33B
Net Income(TTM)3.82B
Analysts53.75
Price Target116.38 (-11.85%)
Short Float %11.42%
Short Ratio5.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.22%
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.77%
DP60.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-12 2025-11-12 (0.9)
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)15.06%
PT rev (3m)16.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)22.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.91
Fwd PE 24.27
P/S 8.69
P/FCF 30.81
P/OCF 23.22
P/B 10.26
P/tB 10.38
EV/EBITDA 15.44
EPS(TTM)4.73
EY3.58%
EPS(NY)5.44
Fwd EY4.12%
FCF(TTM)4.29
FCFY3.25%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY4.31%
SpS15.19
BVpS12.87
TBVpS12.72
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.46
Graham Number37.01
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 8.9
F-Score7
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC2.33
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)25.56%
EPS 3Y-0.21%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%20.63%
EPS Next Y21.84%
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y6.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.43%
Sales Q2Q%15.23%
Revenue Next Year8.28%
Revenue Next 2Y6.65%
Revenue Next 3Y4.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
EBIT growth 1Y21.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.89%
EBIT growth 5Y15.07%
EBIT Next Year21.69%
EBIT Next 3Y7.9%
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.


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 27.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.26.


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 21.84% in the next year.