Southern Copper Corporation
SCCOBasic MaterialsNASDAQCopper · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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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. Valued at $156.21B, SCCO is a large-cap name in its sector. 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
$156.21B
Beta
1.13
P/E (TTM)
24.60
P/E (Fwd)
24.33
EPS (TTM)
$7.52
EPS (Fwd)
$7.60
ROE
52.9%
ROA
27.3%
Cash
$8.06B
Total Debt
$8.51B
Free CF
$5.67B
52W Change
44.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where SCCO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, SCCO finished 9.48% above its 150-day moving average ($184.30) and 9.66% above its 200-day moving average ($184.00). 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 October 20, 2026 close, SCCO's RSI(14) was 49.0, 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 $8.51B in total debt against $8.06B in cash reserves — debt is modestly above the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $5.67B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 52.9% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 27.3% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $10.93B to $13.42B.
As with any equity investment, SCCO carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing SCCO.