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ITEM 1. BUSINESS THE COMPANY We believe Southern Copper Corporation (“SCC”, “Southern Copper” or the “Company”) is one of the largest integrated copper producers in the world. Our major production includes copper, molybdenum, zinc and silver. All of our mining, smelting and refining facilities are located in Peru and Mexico, and we conduct exploration activities in those countries and in Argentina and Chile. See Item 2 “Properties—Review of Operations” for maps of our principal mines, smelting facilities and refineries. The considerable scale of our operations makes us one of the largest mining companies in Peru and Mexico. We believe we have the largest copper reserves in the world. We were incorporated in Delaware in 1952 and have conducted copper mining operations since 1960. Since 1996, our common stock has been listed on both the New York and Lima Stock Exchanges.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 13.4B | 13.4B | 11.4B | 9.9B | 10.0B | 10.9B |
| Net Income | 4.3B | 4.3B | 3.4B | 2.4B | 2.6B | 3.4B |
| EPS | $5.24 | $5.24 | $4.21 | $3.03 | $3.26 | $4.19 |
| Free Cash Flow | 3.4B | 3.4B | 3.4B | 2.6B | 1.9B | 3.4B |
| ROIC | 33.0% | 54.3% | 44.7% | 35.2% | 35.9% | 32.3% |
| Gross Margin | 60.1% | 60.1% | 57.7% | 52.6% | 53.7% | 64.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.74 | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.80 |
| Dividends/Share | $3.00 | $3.00 | $2.04 | $3.87 | $3.34 | $3.06 |
| Operating Income | 7.0B | 7.0B | 5.6B | 4.2B | 4.4B | 6.1B |
| Operating Margin | 52.2% | 52.2% | 48.6% | 42.4% | 44.1% | 55.5% |
| ROE | 39.3% | 42.9% | 36.8% | 32.7% | 32.6% | 44.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | 827M | 827M | 802M | 800M | 810M | 810M |
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ passes 7 of 9 quality checks, indicating strong fundamentals.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ trades at 37.5x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 21.6x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 46.9x vs a median of 21.2x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 40.5% with a gross margin of 57.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 1.5%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +15.5%.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a current P/E ratio of 37.5, compared to its historical median P/E of 21.6. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 40.5%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a market capitalization of $162.5B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 1.53%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) appears expensive. The current P/E of 37.5 is 74% above its historical median of 21.6. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 16.1%.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) operates in the Metal Mining industry, within the Materials sector.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) reported annual revenue of $13.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a net profit margin of 32.3%. This is a strong margin indicating high profitability.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) generated $3.4 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. This indicates moderate leverage.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $5.24 in its most recent fiscal year.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 42.9%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a 5-year average gross margin of 57.7%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a book value per share of $13.34, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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