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Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: SCCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
17 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $94.4
1 Year Target Price $94.4
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 8 | Hold |
| 5 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.54% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 78.55B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.73 | 1Y Target Price 94.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.73 | 1Y Target Price 94.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 17 | Beta 1 | 52 Weeks Range 72.26 - 115.00 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 72.26 - 115.00 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.73% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.45 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 30.37% | Operating Margin (TTM) 52.01% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 19.69% | Return on Equity (TTM) 38.92% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.73 | Forward PE 22.62 | Enterprise Value 81993521143 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.61 |
Enterprise Value 81993521143 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.61 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.81 | Shares Outstanding 812188992 | Shares Floating 101686064 |
Shares Outstanding 812188992 | Shares Floating 101686064 | ||
Percent Insiders 89.9 | Percent Institutions 9.63 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Southern Copper Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) traces its roots back to 1952, when Southern Peru Copper Corporation was formed. It has grown through acquisitions and expansions to become one of the world's largest integrated copper producers.
Core Business Areas
- Copper Mining: Exploration, mining, milling, smelting, and refining of copper. Copper concentrates and refined copper are produced.
- Molybdenum: Production of molybdenum concentrates and refined molybdenum products as by-products of copper mining.
- Silver and Zinc: Production of silver and zinc as by-products of copper and molybdenum mining.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. Oscar Gonzalez Rocha is the current Chairman, President, and CEO. The organizational structure consists of various departments covering mining operations, finance, sales, and administration.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Copper Cathodes: High-purity copper used in electrical applications. SCCO is a major global producer. Market share fluctuates based on production and global demand, but SCCO is consistently a top player. Competitors include Freeport-McMoRan and BHP.
- Copper Concentrates: Raw copper ore processed to increase copper content. Used by smelters. Market share is significant, closely tied to cathode production. Competitors include Antofagasta and Glencore.
- Molybdenum: Used as an alloy to strengthen steel. The company is one of the worldu2019s largest Molybdenum producers, and is in the top 10 when competing with Freeport-McMoRan and Codelco
- Zinc: SCCO produces zinc as a by-product of its copper mining operations, expanding its product portfolio. Major competitors include Glencore, Nyrstar, and Vedanta Resources
- Silver: SCCO produces Silver as a by-product of its copper mining operations, expanding its product portfolio. Major competitors include Fresnillo, Hecla Mining Company, and Pan American Silver Corp.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The copper industry is cyclical, influenced by global economic growth, infrastructure development, and demand from China and other emerging markets. Increasing demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy is driving long-term growth.
Positioning
Southern Copper Corporation is a low-cost copper producer with large, long-life reserves. Its vertically integrated operations give it a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global copper market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. SCCO is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM due to its large production capacity and low-cost structure.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Low-cost copper production
- Large, long-life reserves
- Vertically integrated operations
- Strong presence in stable political locations
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Concentration of operations in Peru and Mexico
- Environmental concerns related to mining operations
Opportunities
- Growing demand for copper in electric vehicles and renewable energy
- Potential for expansion of mining operations
- Acquisitions of new copper reserves
Threats
- Declining copper prices
- Increased operating costs
- Environmental regulations
- Political instability in operating regions
- Labor unrest
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FCX
- BHP
- GLNCY
Competitive Landscape
Southern Copper Corporation competes with other major copper producers on price, production capacity, and cost structure. SCCO's low-cost production and large reserves provide a competitive advantage.
Major Acquisitions
Mineria Mexico
- Year: 2005
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 3100
- Strategic Rationale: The transaction added significant low-cost copper production to SCCO's existing production profile, boosting its output by more than 40%.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Southern Copper Corporation's growth has been driven by increased copper production and higher copper prices.
Future Projections: Analysts expect Southern Copper Corporation to continue to grow as demand for copper increases. Expansion projects are expected to boost production.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion projects at existing mines and exploration activities to identify new copper deposits.
Summary
Southern Copper Corporation is a major copper producer with low-cost operations and significant reserves. It is well-positioned to benefit from increasing copper demand, particularly from the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. The company faces risks related to commodity price volatility and political instability in its operating regions. SCCO is a solid company but is dependent on global conditions.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Southern Copper Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Phoenix, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-01-05 | President, CEO & Director Engineer Oscar Gonzalez Rocha | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Copper | Full time employees 16133 | |
Full time employees 16133 | |||
Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile. 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 molybdenum concentrate 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, and smelter and refinery in Peru; and La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper ore concentrator, SX-EW plant, 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 156,818 hectares and 502,688 hectares of concessions in Peru and Mexico; and 168,200 hectares and 28,453 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina and Chile. Southern Copper Corporation was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation is a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
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