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SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$216
17.27
(8.69%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 180.216B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 399.028M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Basic Materials | |||||
| Industry: | Copper | |||||
| CEO: | Leonardo Contreras Lerdo de Tejada | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 16617 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.southerncoppercorp.com |
Southern 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. 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. It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, smelter, and refinery in Peru; La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper ore concentrator; and SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and rod plant in Mexico. The company also operates Buenavista, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper concentrators and operating SX-EW plants in Mexico. In addition, it operates underground mines that produce zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold; coal mine; and zinc refinery. The company has interests in 164,805 hectares and 505,788 hectares of concessions in Peru and Mexico; and 98,634 hectares and 28,453 hectares of exploration concessions in Argentina and Chile. Southern Copper Corporation was formerly known as Southern Peru Copper Corp. and changed its name to Southern Copper Corporation in July 1996. The company was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Southern Copper Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Americas Mining Corporation.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 9,895,800 | 11,433,400 | 13,420,000 |
| Gross Profit | 4,319,500 | 5,685,200 | 7,605,400 |
| EBITDA | 5,116,100 | 6,537,500 | 8,022,200 |
| Operating Income | 4,192,300 | 5,554,700 | 7,001,600 |
| Net Income | 2,425,200 | 3,376,700 | 4,334,900 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 16,725,300 | 18,713,500 | 21,381,400 |
| Total Liabilities | 9,244,100 | 9,475,300 | 10,276,500 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 7,418,100 | 9,171,600 | 11,038,100 |
| Total Debt | 7,030,000 | 6,997,700 | 7,327,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,151,500 | 3,258,100 | 4,304,600 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 3,573,100 | 4,421,800 | 0 |
| Capital Expenditure | -1,008,600 | -1,027,300 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 2,564,500 | 3,394,400 | 0 |
| Net Income | 2,425,200 | 3,388,600 | 0 |
| Net Change in Cash | -918,200 | 2,106,600 | 0 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 17,113,120.838 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 20,056,117.835 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 18,514,932.750 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 9,753,812.697 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 11,431,206.420 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 10,552,790.917 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 6,644,185.093 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 8,167,010.091 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 7,369,538.228 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 199,973.487 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 234,363.554 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 216,354.206 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 8.790 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 9.740 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 7.930 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 5 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 5 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Financial Performance: SCCO reported strong results in Q2 2024, with key financial metrics such as revenue, operating income, and net income reflecting solid growth, as highlighted in the earnings call transcript. The company's ability to exceed expectations in these areas demonstrates operational efficiency and effective cost management.
- High Profitability Metrics: Key metrics like gross profit margin TTM and net profit margin TTM indicate superior profitability compared to industry averages, supported by consistent revenue growth as seen in income statements. This positions SCCO as a leader within the copper mining sector.
- Strong Cash Flow Generation: The cash flow statements reveal significant free cash flow TTM and net cash provided by operating activities, underscoring SCCO's capacity to fund capital expenditures and return value to shareholders through dividends, as evidenced by a competitive dividend yield TTM.
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Is Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) overvalued or undervalued right now?
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| Open: | 205.99 | Previous Close: | 198.73 | |
| Day Low: | 205.99 | Day High: | 217.02 | |
| Year Low: | 89.5 | Year High: | 219.04 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 181.32 | Price Avg 200: | 170.98 | |
| Volume: | 1.672M | Average Volume: | 1.302M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Southern Copper Corporation, also known by its ticker SCCO. If you’re a long-term investor looking to dig into the potential of this mining giant, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re breaking down the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Southern Copper, a major player in the copper mining space. Let’s dive into what makes this company tick, where it stands today, and what could shape its future—all with a focus on building wealth…
