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Southern Copper Corporation(SCCO)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SCCO
09/25/2026: SCCO (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Southern Copper Corporation is a major global player in the copper mining industry, known for its low-cost operations in Peru and Mexico. The company benefits from high-quality ore bodies and a strong history of consistent dividend payments to shareholders. Its primary growth story revolves around meeting the surging global demand for copper, essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy transitions. However, investors must consider risks related to commodity price volatility, regulatory hurdles, and social challenges in its operating regions. This stock may suit long-term investors interested in cyclical commodity exposure and steady dividends, provided they monitor global industrial demand and project development milestones.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely tied to long-term commodity cycles and capital-intensive project delivery. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often trends strongly with global copper price movements and macro commodity sentiment. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often tied to cyclical commodity prices, which can make consistent valuation metrics difficult. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company has a history of providing significant, reliable dividend payments to shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Exposure to commodity price volatility and geopolitical risks inherent in mining makes it a higher-volatility asset. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Company revenue is directly tied to the highly volatile global spot price of copper. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market valuations for miners can fluctuate rapidly based on expectations of future commodity supply and demand. |
| Competition risk (Commodity producers) | Medium | Large global competitors can affect global supply levels and pricing power. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company owns world-class, low-cost assets that provide a durable competitive advantage. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | Dividends are dependent on profitability, which remains cyclical. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Large-scale mining projects often face delays due to permitting and community relations. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 26.65% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 172.18B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 30.57 | 1Y Target Price 171.44 |
Price to earnings Ratio 30.57 | 1Y Target Price 171.44 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares | Beta 1.15 | 52 Weeks Range 113.54 - 220.78 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 113.54 - 220.78 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.75% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.67 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Mining and Processing | Production of copper concentrates, cathodes, and rods from mines in Peru and Mexico. | The primary way this company earns profit is through the sale of copper at market prices. |
| Byproduct Sales | Molybdenum, silver, gold, and lead extracted alongside copper. | These secondary metals provide extra revenue that helps lower the overall cost of copper production. |
| Geographic Exposure | Operations primarily located in Peru and Mexico, with global export sales. | Revenue is subject to political and regulatory conditions in Latin America. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 30.57 | Forward PE 28.09 | Enterprise Value 171.80B | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.91 |
Enterprise Value 171.80B | Price to Sales(TTM) 10.91 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.88 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.08 | Shares Outstanding 844.34M | Shares Floating 93.17M |
Shares Outstanding 844.34M | Shares Floating 93.17M | ||
Percent Insiders 90.06 | Percent Institutions 9.79 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
News (Last Updated: 09/28/2026)
About Southern Copper Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Phoenix, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-01-05 | CEO & Non-Independent Director Engineer Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Copper | Full time employees 16617 | |
Full time employees 16617 | |||
Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Mexico, the United States, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and Other American countries. The company is involved in the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates; smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes; production of copper-molybdenum concentrates and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold and lead. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, smelter, and refinery in Peru; La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper ore concentrator; and SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper concentrators and operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; coal mine; and zinc refinery. The company has interests in 164,805 hectares and 505,788 hectares of concessions in Peru and Mexico; and 98,634 hectares and 28,453 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina and Chile. Southern Copper Corporation was formerly known as Southern Peru Copper Corp. and changed its name to Southern Copper Corporation in July 1996. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
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