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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#648
Positioning
Market Dominance
Mining
Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining
$97.6B
Oscar G. Rocha
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. Southern Copper was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
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| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$VALE Vale S.A. | 75 | 88 | 93 | 67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SU SUNCOR ENERGY INC | 74 | 87 | 90 | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$TRX TRX GOLD Corp | 72 | 83 | 77 | 96 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ORLA Orla Mining Ltd. | 72 | 94 | 83 | 78 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$KGC KINROSS GOLD CORP | 71 | 83 | 89 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AEM AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD | 71 | 80 | 80 | 71 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$RIO RIO TINTO PLC | 70 | 76 | 84 | 64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$IAG IAMGOLD CORP | 70 | 71 | 82 | 89 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$NGD New Gold Inc. /FI | 70 | 76 | 67 | 92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$PDS PRECISION DRILLING Corp | 70 | 77 | 90 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$SCCO SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ | 61 | 70 | 52 | 74 | 42.2x | 26.2x | 37.4% | 19.4% | 59.0% | 50.8% | 31.5% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 93.0x | $97.6B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 13.7x | 5.2x | 4.3% | 3.9% | 45.8% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3x | - | REF |
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 60.5/100. It ranks #648 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Outperforming peers — winners tend to keep winning over 3-12 months
Fair valuation relative to peers
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Mining sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 70 | 78 | -8DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 74 | 81 | -7DRAG |
| VALUATION | 52 | 58 | -6DRAG |
| INVESTMENT | 36 | 47 | -11DRAG |
| STABILITY | 57 | 64 | -7DRAG |
| SHORT INT | 37 | 28 | +9ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 63.2% vs WACC 9.4% (spread +53.8%)
GM 59% vs sector 46%, OM 51% vs sector 8%
Capital turnover 1.21x
Rev growth 8%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 19.4x, Net debt/EBITDA 1.6x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
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Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ (SCCO) as a Hold with a composite score of 60.5/100 at a current price of $211.75. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Mining sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 60.5/100 places it at rank #648 in our full universe.
The near-term outlook is constructive, with revenue growing at 8% and momentum in the 74th percentile confirming positive market sentiment. The combination of strong top-line growth and favorable price dynamics suggests the company is executing well on its growth strategy.
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Gross margins of 59% signal strong pricing power.
Returns on equity of 37.4% exceed cost of capital.
Positive momentum indicates institutional accumulation.
Elevated P/E ratio of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ a Hold rating, with a composite score of 60.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #648 of 7,333 stocks, SCCO presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
SCCO earns a quality score of 70/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 37.4% (sector avg: 4.3%), gross margins of 59.0% (sector avg: 45.8%), net margins of 31.5% (sector avg: 5.8%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
SCCO's value score of 52/100 indicates the stock is fairly valued based on its current fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 42.18x, an EV/EBITDA of 26.18x, a P/B ratio of 15.79x. At this level, neither a clear bargain nor overpriced, the stock's attractiveness depends more on forward growth expectations and qualitative factors.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/'s investment score of 36/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 8.3% vs. a sector average of 0.1% and a return on assets of 19.4% (sector: 3.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
SCCO shows strong momentum characteristics with a score of 74/100. The stock has been trending above key moving averages, indicating solid demand from institutional buyers. Revenue growth stands at 8.3% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.24 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. This level of momentum typically signals sustained investor confidence and favorable near-term price action.
With a stability score of 57/100, SCCO exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 93.00x (sector avg: 0.3x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/'s short interest score of 37/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.24), elevated leverage (D/E: 93.00x). At $97.6B (large-cap), SCCO carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
SCCO pays a solid dividend yield of 2.4%, contributing an income component to total returns. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.
SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ is a large-cap company in the Mining sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #648 of 7,333 overall (91st percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 37.4% exceeding the 4.3% sector median and operating margins of 50.8% above the 7.6% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Mining peers.
While SCCO currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MINING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Investment (36) is the limiting factor — improvement here would lift the composite score most.
EV/EBITDA 401% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 770% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Gross Margin 29% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
About SOUTHERN COPPER CORP 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 re
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