SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SCCO - US84265V1052 - Common Stock
180.16 USD
-2.81 (-1.54%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to SCCO. SCCO was compared to 157 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make SCCO a good candidate for quality investing.
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years SCCO has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years SCCO had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- The Return On Equity of SCCO (36.56%) is better than 98.09% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.75%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.27% 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 10.34%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (18.44%) for SCCO is below the current ROIC(20.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 30.98%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- SCCO has a Gross Margin of 59.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCCO outperforms 91.72% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SCCO has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- SCCO has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SCCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The debt/assets ratio for SCCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SCCO has an Altman-Z score of 11.49. This indicates that SCCO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- SCCO's Altman-Z score of 11.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCCO outperforms 78.34% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SCCO is 1.94, which is an excellent value as it means it would take SCCO, only 1.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SCCO (1.94) is better than 78.34% of its industry peers.
- SCCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating 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 78.34% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.49 |
ROIC/WACC2.06
WACC10.08%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.52 indicates that SCCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- SCCO's Current ratio of 4.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCCO outperforms 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.
- SCCO's Quick ratio of 3.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SCCO outperforms 75.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.91 |
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.
- SCCO shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.35% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, SCCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.70% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, SCCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.43% on average per year.
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
- SCCO is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.04% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SCCO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.28%
EPS Next 2Y15.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.23%
EPS Next 5Y7.04%
Revenue Next Year9.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.41, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SCCO.
- 64.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, SCCO is valued a bit more expensive.
- SCCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.40.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SCCO.
- SCCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 24.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.4 |
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 74.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.49 |
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)1.65
PEG (5Y)1.99
EPS Next 2Y15.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SCCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.89%.
- SCCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.98. SCCO pays more dividend than 85.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, SCCO has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- SCCO pays out 60.30% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- SCCO's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP60.3%
EPS Next 2Y15.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.23%
NYSE:SCCO (1/16/2026, 11:22:59 AM)
180.16
-2.81 (-1.54%)
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 Owners9.48%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap147.57B
Revenue(TTM)12.33B
Net Income(TTM)3.82B
Analysts52.5
Price Target134.67 (-25.25%)
Short Float %9.98%
Short Ratio6.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
Yearly Dividend2.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.77%
DP60.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)3.15%
PT rev (3m)33.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)18.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 32.4 | ||
| P/S | 11.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 31.95 | ||
| P/B | 14.12 | ||
| P/tB | 14.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.49 |
EPS(TTM)4.69
EY2.6%
EPS(NY)5.56
Fwd EY3.09%
FCF(TTM)4.25
FCFY2.36%
OCF(TTM)5.64
OCFY3.13%
SpS15.06
BVpS12.76
TBVpS12.61
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)1.99
Graham Number36.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 11.49 |
F-Score7
WACC10.08%
ROIC/WACC2.06
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 Y23.28%
EPS Next 2Y15.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.23%
EPS Next 5Y7.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.7%
Revenue growth 3Y1.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.43%
Sales Q2Q%15.23%
Revenue Next Year9.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.63%
Revenue Next 5Y5.1%
EBIT growth 1Y21.16%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.89%
EBIT growth 5Y15.07%
EBIT Next Year33.03%
EBIT Next 3Y12.68%
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 3 / 10 to SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 38.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.12.
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 23.28% in the next year.