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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP (SCCO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

129.12 USD
+2.32 (+1.83%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 6:40:00 PM
129.12 USD
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After Hours: 11/25/2025, 6:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to SCCO. SCCO was compared to 153 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. These ratings would make SCCO suitable 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.
In the past year SCCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

SCCO has a Return On Assets of 18.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCCO outperforms 98.04% of its industry peers.
SCCO has a Return On Equity of 36.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SCCO outperforms 98.04% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.75%, SCCO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.08% 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 13.09%.
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

SCCO has a better Profit Margin (30.98%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SCCO has grown nicely.
SCCO's Operating Margin of 50.25% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 95.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SCCO has grown nicely.
SCCO's Gross Margin of 59.57% is amongst the best of the industry. SCCO outperforms 91.50% of its industry peers.
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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for SCCO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 8.64 indicates that SCCO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SCCO has a Altman-Z score of 8.64. This is in the better half of the industry: SCCO outperforms 79.08% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.94) than 78.43% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SCCO (0.65) is worse than 81.70% of its industry peers.
Although SCCO does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. 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 0.65
Debt/FCF 1.94
Altman-Z 8.64
ROIC/WACC2.24
WACC9.26%
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

SCCO has a Current Ratio of 4.52. This indicates that SCCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SCCO (4.52) is better than 76.47% 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 has a better Quick ratio (3.91) than 74.51% 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

SCCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.99%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
SCCO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.70%.
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)24.99%
EPS 3Y-0.21%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%19.61%
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 6.81% on average over the next years.
SCCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.10% yearly.
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.
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.
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

SCCO is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47.
SCCO's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SCCO is cheaper than 67.32% of the companies in the same industry.
SCCO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
SCCO is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.73.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SCCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
SCCO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.47
Fwd PE 23.73
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SCCO is valued a bit cheaper than 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.13
EV/EBITDA 14.84
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)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y13.74%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.53%, 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 2.72. SCCO pays more dividend than 87.58% of the companies in the same industry.
SCCO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.53%

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

60.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SCCO. 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 (11/25/2025, 6:40:00 PM)

After market: 129.12 0 (0%)

129.12

+2.32 (+1.83%)

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 Change1.76%
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap104.86B
Revenue(TTM)12.33B
Net Income(TTM)3.82B
Analysts53.75
Price Target129.81 (0.53%)
Short Float %10.58%
Short Ratio5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.53%
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)28.35%
PT rev (3m)31.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.47
Fwd PE 23.73
P/S 8.5
P/FCF 30.13
P/OCF 22.71
P/B 10.03
P/tB 10.15
EV/EBITDA 14.84
EPS(TTM)4.7
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)5.44
Fwd EY4.21%
FCF(TTM)4.29
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)5.69
OCFY4.4%
SpS15.19
BVpS12.87
TBVpS12.72
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.43
Graham Number36.89
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 8.64
F-Score7
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC2.24
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)24.99%
EPS 3Y-0.21%
EPS 5Y19.16%
EPS Q2Q%19.61%
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 5 / 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 27.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.03.


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.