SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SCCO • US84265V1052

Current stock price

189.3 USD
-4.07 (-2.1%)
At close:
192.21 USD
+2.91 (+1.54%)
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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.
  • 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.
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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.27%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 39.27%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.06%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCCO is significantly below the industry average of 59.89%.
  • 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 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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 32.30%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • SCCO's Operating Margin of 52.17% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCCO has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 60.90%, SCCO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • SCCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SCCO remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.97) than 76.25% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating SCCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • SCCO's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SCCO is outperformed by 78.13% 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 0.61
Debt/FCF 1.97
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC12.92%
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 Current ratio of 3.89. This is in the better half of the industry: SCCO outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
  • SCCO has a Quick Ratio of 3.40. This indicates that SCCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SCCO has a Quick ratio of 3.40. This is in the better half of the industry: SCCO outperforms 69.38% 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.29% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 17.38% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, SCCO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.94% on average per year.
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 Y30.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.87%
EPS Next 3Y3.94%
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 36.13, the valuation of SCCO can be described as expensive.
  • 64.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCCO, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SCCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say SCCO is valued slightly more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.74, the valuation of SCCO can be described as expensive.
  • SCCO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • SCCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.13
Fwd PE 27.74
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

  • SCCO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCCO is cheaper than 61.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 45.25
EV/EBITDA 19.86
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)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.62
EPS Next 2Y9.87%
EPS Next 3Y3.94%

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5. SCCO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • SCCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%.
  • SCCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.09. SCCO pays more dividend than 82.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SCCO grows each year by 16.37%, which is quite nice.
  • SCCO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2Y9.87%
EPS Next 3Y3.94%
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 (4/15/2026, 8:19:33 PM)

Premarket: 192.21 +2.91 (+1.54%)

189.3

-4.07 (-2.1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners9.32%
Inst Owner Change0.19%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change-1.23%
Market Cap155.06B
Revenue(TTM)13.42B
Net Income(TTM)4.33B
Analysts48.75
Price Target173.2 (-8.51%)
Short Float %14.04%
Short Ratio6.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.77%
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)1.95%
PT rev (3m)28.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.69%
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 36.13
Fwd PE 27.74
P/S 11.55
P/FCF 45.25
P/OCF 32.63
P/B 14.05
P/tB 14.2
EV/EBITDA 19.86
EPS(TTM)5.24
EY2.77%
EPS(NY)6.82
Fwd EY3.6%
FCF(TTM)4.18
FCFY2.21%
OCF(TTM)5.8
OCFY3.06%
SpS16.38
BVpS13.48
TBVpS13.33
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.62
Graham Number39.8598 (-78.94%)
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
WACC12.92%
ROIC/WACC1.78
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 Y30.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.87%
EPS Next 3Y3.94%
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 Year46.45%
EBIT Next 3Y10.69%
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 36.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 14.05.


Can you provide the financial health for SCCO stock?

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