Southern Copper Corporation
SCCOBasic MaterialsNASDAQCopper
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Daily timeframeSouthern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Mexico, the United States, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and Other American countries. With a market capitalization of $176.10B, it sits in large-cap territory. 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 copper-molybdenum concentrates and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold and lead.
Market Cap
$176.10B
Beta
1.15
P/E (TTM)
31.32
P/E (Fwd)
28.66
EPS (TTM)
$6.66
EPS (Fwd)
$7.28
ROE
49.9%
ROA
25.7%
Cash
$7.33B
Total Debt
$8.62B
Free CF
$5.01B
52W Change
102.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SCCO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, SCCO finished 10.36% above its 150-day moving average ($185.08) and 16.28% above its 200-day moving average ($175.66). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is SCCO overbought or oversold?
At the September 3, 2026 close, SCCO's RSI(14) was 61.0, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Southern Copper Corporation carries $8.62B in total debt against $7.33B in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $5.01B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 49.9%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 25.7% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $10.93B to $13.42B.
Investors considering Southern Copper Corporation should weigh the typical risks associated with SCCO's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Southern Copper Corporation and its sector.