Southern Copper Corporation
SCCOBasic MaterialsNASDAQCopper · Last scanned Jul 17, 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. With a market capitalization of $146.56B, 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
$146.56B
Beta
1.12
P/E (TTM)
30.76
P/E (Fwd)
24.41
EPS (TTM)
$5.71
EPS (Fwd)
$7.20
ROE
46.3%
ROA
23.8%
Cash
$5.35B
Total Debt
$7.40B
Free CF
$4.26B
52W Change
88.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, SCCO has $5.35B in cash with $7.40B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $4.26B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 46.3% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Return on assets of 23.8% 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.