Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Copper
EV/EBITDA
↑
19.70
↑+70% vs avg
5yr avg: 11.57
30Y Low3.6·High15.7
P/FCF
↑
44.33
↑+88% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.61
30Y Low8.0·High140.8
P/B Ratio
↑
13.88
↑+83% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.59
30Y Low0.6·High10.8
ROE
↓
42.6%
↓+12% vs avg
5yr avg: 38.0%
30Y Low3%·High64%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.94
↓-20% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.18
30Y Low0.4·High3.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SCCO Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Southern Copper Corporation trades at 35.1x earnings, 67% above its 5-year average of 21.0x, sitting at the 90th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.2x, the stock trades at a premium of 58%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 44.3x P/FCF, 88% above the 5-year average of 23.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $151.9B | $120.3B | $69.7B | $64.4B | $44.4B | $45.4B | $47.9B | $31.3B | $22.6B | $34.9B | $23.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $155.0B | $123.4B | $73.5B | $70.2B | $49.5B | $49.9B | $53.3B | $37.3B | $27.8B | $39.9B | $28.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 35.10 | 27.38 | 21.07 | 26.51 | 16.86 | 13.38 | 30.54 | 21.06 | 14.64 | 48.05 | 30.40 |
| P/S Ratio | 11.32 | 8.96 | 6.10 | 6.50 | 4.42 | 4.15 | 6.00 | 4.29 | 3.19 | 5.25 | 4.37 |
| P/B Ratio | 13.88 | 10.83 | 7.55 | 8.60 | 5.46 | 5.53 | 6.59 | 4.56 | 3.42 | 5.68 | 4.01 |
| P/FCF | 44.33 | 35.09 | 20.54 | 25.10 | 23.97 | 13.36 | 21.87 | 25.96 | 20.33 | 36.63 | — |
| P/OCF | 31.97 | 25.31 | 15.77 | 18.01 | 15.86 | 10.58 | 17.22 | 16.35 | 10.13 | 17.66 | 25.48 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SCCO EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Southern Copper Corporation's enterprise value stands at 19.7x EBITDA, 70% above its 5-year average of 11.6x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 73% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 9.19 | 6.42 | 7.10 | 4.92 | 4.56 | 6.67 | 5.12 | 3.91 | 5.99 | 5.38 |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.70 | 15.68 | 11.48 | 13.97 | 9.46 | 7.26 | 13.67 | 10.61 | 7.81 | 12.05 | 12.94 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.14 | 17.24 | 12.91 | 16.40 | 10.78 | 8.24 | 17.11 | 13.49 | 9.68 | 15.28 | 18.70 |
| EV / FCF | — | 36.00 | 21.64 | 27.39 | 26.69 | 14.67 | 24.31 | 30.99 | 24.92 | 41.83 | — |
SCCO Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Southern Copper Corporation earns an operating margin of 52.2%, significantly above the Basic Materials sector average of 9.2%. Operating margins have expanded from 42.4% to 52.2% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 42.6% is exceptionally high. ROIC of 38.6% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 56.7% | 56.7% | 49.7% | 43.6% | 45.4% | 56.6% | 40.7% | 39.6% | 42.0% | 40.6% | 30.8% |
| Operating Margin | 52.2% | 52.2% | 48.6% | 42.4% | 44.1% | 55.5% | 39.1% | 37.8% | 40.6% | 39.4% | 29.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 32.3% | 32.3% | 29.5% | 24.5% | 26.3% | 31.1% | 19.7% | 20.4% | 21.7% | 10.9% | 14.4% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 42.6% | 42.6% | 40.4% | 31.0% | 32.3% | 43.9% | 22.2% | 22.1% | 24.2% | 12.1% | 13.9% |
| ROA | 21.6% | 21.6% | 19.1% | 14.3% | 14.8% | 19.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| ROIC | 38.6% | 38.6% | 31.6% | 23.7% | 25.7% | 36.0% | 18.3% | 16.8% | 18.9% | 17.6% | 10.6% |
| ROCE | 39.2% | 39.2% | 34.9% | 26.7% | 27.6% | 38.4% | 20.5% | 19.5% | 22.3% | 21.1% | 13.2% |
SCCO Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Southern Copper Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.9x, which is very conservative (62% below the sector average of 2.5x). Net debt stands at $3.1B ($7.4B total debt minus $4.3B cash). Interest coverage of 19.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.76 | 0.94 | 0.87 | 0.91 | 1.03 | 1.16 | 0.90 | 0.97 | 1.01 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.94 | 0.94 | 1.09 | 1.40 | 1.36 | 1.09 | 1.93 | 2.27 | 1.68 | 1.80 | 2.66 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.28 | 0.40 | 0.79 | 0.62 | 0.54 | 0.73 | 0.88 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 0.92 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.58 | 1.17 | 0.96 | 0.65 | 1.37 | 1.72 | 1.44 | 1.50 | 2.42 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.91 | 1.10 | 2.29 | 2.71 | 1.31 | 2.44 | 5.03 | 4.59 | 5.20 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 19.37 | 19.37 | 17.04 | 13.11 | 13.49 | 16.95 | 8.49 | 8.12 | 10.34 | 8.53 | 5.32 |
SCCO Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Southern Copper Corporation's current ratio of 3.89x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 3.40x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 3.19x to 3.89x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.89 | 3.89 | 2.75 | 3.19 | 4.20 | 2.73 | 3.48 | 2.83 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.57 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.40 | 3.40 | 2.28 | 2.46 | 3.38 | 2.30 | 2.79 | 2.11 | 1.77 | 1.82 | 1.56 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.29 | 2.29 | 1.56 | 1.26 | 1.84 | 1.55 | 1.87 | 1.36 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.60 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.41 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.50 | 5.50 | 5.48 | 5.48 | 5.41 | 4.88 | 4.99 | 4.12 | 3.98 | 3.79 | 3.68 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 55.01 | 39.71 | 45.30 | 53.54 | 48.29 | 51.96 | 45.68 | 50.02 | 53.56 | 45.36 |
SCCO Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Southern Copper Corporation returns 1.6% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. A payout ratio of 57.3% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 2.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 57.3% | 57.3% | 48.5% | 127.5% | 102.6% | 72.8% | 73.8% | 85.7% | 70.1% | 62.6% | 17.9% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.8% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.9% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| FCF Yield | 2.3% | 2.8% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 4.2% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $838M | $786M | $786M | $773M | $773M | $773M | $773M | $773M | $773M | $774M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SCCO with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SCCOYou | $152B | 35.1 | 19.7 | 44.3 | 56.7% | 52.2% | 42.6% | 38.6% | 0.9 |
 FCX | $88B | 40.1 | 11.2 | 78.4 | 27.0% | 24.4% | 7.4% | 12.8% | 1.3 |
 TECK | $30B | 29.8 | 12.5 | — | 21.8% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.8 |
 HBM | $10B | 16.4 | 9.8 | 48.1 | 29.1% | 25.5% | 19.7% | 12.0% | 1.1 |
 NEM | $128B | 18.0 | 9.2 | 17.5 | 49.8% | 46.9% | 22.1% | 24.9% | 0.0 |
 BHP | $214B | 23.7 | 9.3 | 23.1 | 82.2% | 38.0% | 17.8% | 24.0% | 1.0 |
 RIO | $211B | 14.9 | 10.5 | 35.2 | 56.4% | 29.2% | 20.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 |
 AA | $16B | 14.2 | 9.3 | 28.9 | 13.6% | 7.6% | 20.2% | 12.7% | 0.0 |
 MP | $13B | -145.3 | — | — | -2.4% | -44.6% | -5.0% | -4.7% | — |
 VALE | $72B | 28.4 | 5.9 | 23.5 | 34.4% | 29.0% | 7.2% | 17.7% | 1.4 |
 CAT | $431B | 49.2 | 34.5 | 42.0 | 32.3% | 16.6% | 43.5% | 15.9% | 3.2 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.2 | 11.4 | 27.2 | 31.3% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 2.5 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SCCO stock.
What is Southern Copper Corporation's P/E ratio?
Southern Copper Corporation's current P/E ratio is 35.1x. The historical average is 20.9x. This places it at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
What is Southern Copper Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Southern Copper Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 19.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.1x.
What is Southern Copper Corporation's ROE?
Southern Copper Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 42.6%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 28.8%.
Is SCCO stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Southern Copper Corporation is trading at a P/E of 35.1x. This is at the 90th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Southern Copper Corporation's dividend yield?
Southern Copper Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.61% with a payout ratio of 57.3%.
What are Southern Copper Corporation's profit margins?
Southern Copper Corporation has 56.7% gross margin and 52.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Southern Copper Corporation have?
Southern Copper Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.9x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.