Is SCCO a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 50.0/100. It is ranked #1,897 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 58/100, Momentum 71/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for SCCO?

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 50.0 ranks it #1,897 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is SCCO in?

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ operates in the Materials sector (Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining industry) with a market cap of $147.00 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does SCCO pay a dividend?

Yes, SCCO pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.39%. The Materials sector average yield is 0.49%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $23.90 in annual dividend income.

What is SCCO's P/E ratio?

SCCO has a trailing P/E ratio of 36.51x. The Materials sector average is 26.5x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is SCCO?

SCCO's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 59.0%. ROE: 35.4% vs sector average 3.3%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is SCCO valued compared to peers?

SCCO's value factor score is 58/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 36.5x, EV/EBITDA 23.7x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is SCCO's debt level?

SCCO's debt-to-equity ratio is 61%. Sector average: 41%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

SCCO has a beta of 1.28, meaning it amplifies market moves. Stability score: 48/100.

Does SCCO have high short interest?

SCCO's short interest factor score is 8/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

SCCO Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 50.0/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
SCCO	+2.40%	+8.28%	-1.84%	+34.22%	+135.29%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLB	+0.56%	+3.07%	+4.17%	+14.58%	-33.54%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+2.46%	+4.68%	-2.17%	+34.58%	+105.76%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+1.84%	+5.21%	-6.01%	+19.64%	+168.83%	-	-	-

Metric	SCCO	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	36.5x	+38%
EV/EBITDA	23.7x	+295%
Price / Book	12.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.	57	50	72	66	11.8x	21.1%	36.2%	24.9%	5.5%	41.0x	$19.7B	VS
NTR Nutrien Ltd.	57	37	70	64	54.2x	11.5%	29.0%	2.7%	-	52.0x	$35.9B	VS
UAN CVR PARTNERS, LP	56	50	71	67	12.0x	42.4%	28.5%	17.8%	23.1%	265.0x	$1.3B	VS
LXU LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.	54	50	54	73	41.2x	-3.3%	8.6%	-4.5%	11.0%	85.0x	$1.1B	VS
AA Alcoa Corp	54	50	61	71	18.7x	16.6%	10.0%	8.0%	3.1%	40.0x	$19.0B	VS
MEOH METHANEX CORP	53	34	76	72	24.6x	47.8%	19.1%	6.7%	-	149.0x	$4.6B	VS
NGVT Ingevity Corp	53	50	68	66	53.4x	-638.7%	38.1%	-12.1%	-14.7%	5,459.0x	$2.5B	VS
SEE SEALED AIR CORP/DE	52	50	67	59	11.2x	44.7%	30.2%	10.4%	0.5%	318.0x	$6.2B	VS
ACU ACME UNITED CORP	51	50	71	51	16.4x	9.0%	39.4%	5.2%	-11.5%	45.0x	$171M	VS
APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.	51	50	49	50	179.2x	2.4%	31.6%	2.2%	3.9%	114.0x	$64.4B	VS
SCCO SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/	50	50	58	71	36.5x	35.4%	59.0%	31.5%	8.3%	61.0x	$147.0B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%
Operating Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
EBITDA Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%
Net Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-	-	29.7%	-	-	-	27.4%	16.5%	15.7%	14.3%	-3.6%
ROE %	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.2%	31.0%	36.1%	24.1%	24.3%	32.5%	21.3%	18.4%	19.5%	18.7%	11.0%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.6%

0.5%

0.6%

0.5%

0.4%

Operating Margin %

0.5%

0.4%

0.6%

0.4%

0.3%

EBITDA Margin %

0.5%

0.6%

0.4%

0.6%

0.5%

0.4%

Net Margin %

0.3%

0.2%

0.3%

0.2%

0.1%

FCF Margin %

29.7%

27.4%

16.5%

15.7%

14.3%

-3.6%

ROE %

0.4%

0.3%

0.4%

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROIC %

0.2%

31.0%

36.1%

24.1%

24.3%

32.5%

21.3%

18.4%

19.5%

18.7%

11.0%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$12.5B	$13.4B	$11.4B	$9.9B	$10.0B	$10.9B	$8.0B	$7.3B	$7.1B	$6.7B	$5.4B	$5.0B
	—	$5.4B	—	$4.7B	$4.6B	$3.9B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$7.4B	$8.1B	$6.6B	$5.2B	$5.4B	$7.0B	$4.1B	$3.7B	$3.7B	$3.4B	$2.3B	$2.1B
Gross Margin	59.0%	60.1%	57.7%	52.6%	53.7%	64.4%	50.8%	50.5%	52.0%	51.1%	43.6%	42.0%
	—	$138M	—	$127M	$125M	$125M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	$846M	—	—	—	$776M	$764M	$674M	$671M	$647M	$511M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$1.1B	—	$1.0B	$963M	$975M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$6.3B	$7.0B	$5.6B	$4.2B	$4.4B	$6.1B	$3.1B	$2.8B	$2.9B	$2.6B	$1.6B	$1.4B
EBIT	$6.3B	$7.0B	$5.6B	$4.2B	$4.4B	$6.1B	$3.1B	$2.8B	$2.9B	$2.6B	$1.6B	$1.4B
EBITDA	$6.3B	$7.0B	$6.4B	$4.2B	$4.4B	$6.1B	$3.9B	$3.5B	$3.5B	$3.3B	$2.2B	$1.9B
Operating Margin	50.8%	52.2%	48.6%	42.4%	44.1%	55.5%	39.1%	37.8%	40.6%	39.4%	29.1%	28.0%
EBITDA Margin	50.8%	52.2%	56.0%	42.4%	44.1%	55.5%	48.5%	48.2%	49.7%	49.2%	40.6%	37.7%
	—	—	$334M	—	—	—	$367M	$341M	$277M	$306M	$291M	$211M
	—	$6.8B	—	$4.0B	$4.2B	$5.7B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$2.5B	$2.0B	$1.5B	$1.6B	$2.3B	$1.2B	$966M	$1.1B	$952M	$624M	$465M
	$3.9B	$4.3B	$3.4B	$2.4B	$2.6B	$3.4B	$1.6B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$732M	$779M	$741M
Net Margin	31.5%	32.4%	29.6%	24.6%	26.4%	31.2%	19.8%	20.5%	21.8%	11.0%	14.5%	14.7%
	$5.24	$5.24	$4.34	$3.14	$3.41	$4.39	$2.03	$1.92	$2.00	$0.94	$1.00	$0.93
Diluted EPS	$5.24	$5.24	$4.34	$3.14	$3.41	$4.39	$2.03	$1.92	$2.00	$0.94	$1.00	$0.93
Weighted Avg Basic	—	827M	—	773M	773M	773M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	827M	—	773M	773M	773M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$12.5B

$13.4B

$11.4B

$9.9B

$10.0B

$10.9B

$8.0B

$7.3B

$7.1B

$6.7B

$5.4B

$5.0B

—

$5.4B

—

$4.7B

$4.6B

$3.9B

—

$7.4B

$8.1B

$6.6B

$5.2B

$5.4B

$7.0B

$4.1B

$3.7B

$3.4B

$2.3B

$2.1B

Gross Margin

59.0%

60.1%

57.7%

52.6%

53.7%

64.4%

50.8%

50.5%

52.0%

51.1%

43.6%

42.0%

—

$138M

—

$127M

$125M

—

Depreciation

—

$846M

—

$776M

$764M

$674M

$671M

$647M

$511M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$1.1B

—

$1.0B

$963M

$975M

—

$6.3B

$7.0B

$5.6B

$4.2B

$4.4B

$6.1B

$3.1B

$2.8B

$2.9B

$2.6B

$1.6B

$1.4B

EBIT

$6.3B

$7.0B

$5.6B

$4.2B

$4.4B

$6.1B

$3.1B

$2.8B

$2.9B

$2.6B

$1.6B

$1.4B

EBITDA

$6.3B

$7.0B

$6.4B

$4.2B

$4.4B

$6.1B

$3.9B

$3.5B

$3.3B

$2.2B

$1.9B

Operating Margin

50.8%

52.2%

48.6%

42.4%

44.1%

55.5%

39.1%

37.8%

40.6%

39.4%

29.1%

28.0%

EBITDA Margin

50.8%

52.2%

56.0%

42.4%

44.1%

55.5%

48.5%

48.2%

49.7%

49.2%

40.6%

37.7%

—

$334M

—

$367M

$341M

$277M

$306M

$291M

$211M

—

$6.8B

—

$4.0B

$4.2B

$5.7B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$2.5B

$2.0B

$1.5B

$1.6B

$2.3B

$1.2B

$966M

$1.1B

$952M

$624M

$465M

$3.9B

$4.3B

$3.4B

$2.4B

$2.6B

$3.4B

$1.6B

$1.5B

$732M

$779M

$741M

Net Margin

31.5%

32.4%

29.6%

24.6%

26.4%

31.2%

19.8%

20.5%

21.8%

11.0%

14.5%

14.7%

$5.24

$4.34

$3.14

$3.41

$4.39

$2.03

$1.92

$2.00

$0.94

$1.00

$0.93

Diluted EPS

$5.24

$4.34

$3.14

$3.41

$4.39

$2.03

$1.92

$2.00

$0.94

$1.00

$0.93

Weighted Avg Basic

—

827M

—

773M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

827M

—

773M

—

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ Do?

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 zinc and lead. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, and a smelter and refinery in Peru; and La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as a copper ore concentrator, a SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and a rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as two copper concentrators and two operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates five underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; a coal mine that produces coal and coke; and a zinc refinery. The company has interests in 82,134 hectares of exploration concessions in Peru; 493,533 hectares of exploration concessions in Mexico; 246,346 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina; 29,888 hectares of exploration concessions in Chile; and 7,299 hectares of exploration concessions in Ecuador. Southern Copper Corporation was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation is a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation. SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Materials sector, specifically within the Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining industry. The company is led by CEO Oscar G. Rocha and employs approximately 14,700 people, headquartered in PHOENIX, Arizona. With a market capitalization of $147.0B, SCCO is one of the prominent companies in the Materials sector.

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.0/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.SCCO ranks #1,897 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Materials sector, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ ranks #125 of 284 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Materials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

SCCO Stock Price and 52-Week Range

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) currently trades at $192.00. The stock gained $3.95 (2.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for SCCO is $220.76, which means the stock is currently trading -13.0% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $74.84, putting the stock 156.5% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.5M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is SCCO Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) carries a value factor score of 58/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 36.51x, compared to the Materials sector average of 26.50x — a premium of 38%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 12.94x, versus the sector average of 2.83x. The price-to-sales ratio is 11.51x, compared to 0.74x for the average Materials stock. On an enterprise value basis, SCCO trades at 23.73x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.01x for the sector.

Overall, SCCO's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 35.4%, compared to the Materials sector average of 3.3%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 18.4% versus the sector average of 0.6%.

On a margin basis, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ reports gross margins of 59.0%, compared to 29.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 50.8% (sector: 6.0%). Net profit margin stands at 31.5%, versus 3.0% for the average Materials stock. Revenue growth is running at 8.3% on a trailing basis, compared to 1.8% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

SCCO Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ has a debt-to-equity ratio of 61.0%, compared to the Materials sector average of 41.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 3.89x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $6.75B. Cash and equivalents stand at $3.95B.

SCCO has a beta of 1.28, meaning it is more volatile than the broader market — a $10,000 investment in SCCO would be expected to move 28.0% more than the S&P 500 on any given day. The stability factor score for SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ is 48/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ reported revenue of $12.48B and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.24. Net income for the quarter was $3.94B. Gross margin was 59.0%. Operating income came in at $6.34B.

In FY 2025, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ reported revenue of $13.42B and earnings per share (EPS) of $5.24. Net income for the quarter was $4.35B. Gross margin was 60.1%. Revenue grew 17.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $7.00B.

In Q3 2025, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ reported revenue of $3.38B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.35. Net income for the quarter was $1.11B. Gross margin was 59.8%. Revenue grew 15.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $1.77B.

In Q2 2025, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ reported revenue of $3.05B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.21. Net income for the quarter was $977M. Gross margin was 60.3%. Revenue grew -2.2% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $1.59B.

Over the past 8 quarters, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $3.12B to $12.48B. Investors analyzing SCCO stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

SCCO Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.4%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in SCCO stock would generate approximately $$239.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Materials sector average dividend yield of 0.5%, meaning SCCO offers above-average income for its sector. With a net margin of 31.5%, the dividend appears well-covered by earnings, suggesting sustainable payouts going forward.

SCCO Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) has a momentum factor score of 71/100, indicating strong price momentum with the stock outperforming the majority of the market over recent periods. Stocks with high momentum scores have historically tended to continue their outperformance in the near term. The investment factor score is 30/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 8/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

SCCO vs Competitors — Materials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Materials sector, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) ranks #125 out of 284 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places SCCO in the upper half of all Materials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) with a score of 56.6/100, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) with a score of 56.6/100, CVR PARTNERS, LP (UAN) with a score of 55.6/100, LSB INDUSTRIES, INC. (LXU) with a score of 53.6/100, and ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) with a score of 51.2/100.

Comparing SCCO against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full SCCO vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

SCCO Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy SCCO? — Investment Thesis Summary

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. Price momentum is positive at 71/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers.

In summary, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 50.0/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on SCCO stock.

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