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Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US84265V1052
CUSIP
84265V105
Industry
Copper
IPO Date
Jan 5, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$144.22B
Enterprise Value
$147.24B
EPS (TTM)
$5.27
PE Ratio
32.66
PEG Ratio
4.50
Total Revenue (TTM)
$13.42B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$5.21B
EBITDA (TTM)
$7.28B
Year Range
$72.28 - $223.89
Target Price
$142.14
ROA (TTM)
20.27%
ROE (TTM)
39.27%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Southern Copper Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) has returned 21.47% so far this year and 95.92% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SCCO has achieved an annualized return of 25.15%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Southern Copper Corporation

1D
8.02%
1M
-21.18%
YTD
21.47%
6M
45.70%
1Y
95.92%
3Y*
37.47%
5Y*
26.23%
10Y*
25.15%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 5, 1996, SCCO's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.18%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Apr 1999 with a return of +41.7%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -30.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SCCO closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +29.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -20.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202632.65%16.18%-21.18%21.47%
20250.54%-2.23%5.09%-4.22%3.27%11.29%-6.93%3.92%26.30%14.37%-1.48%6.45%66.62%
2024-4.61%-0.52%31.73%9.53%1.68%-9.18%-1.05%-3.53%13.71%-5.29%-7.28%-9.19%9.45%
202324.54%-0.67%3.47%0.76%-11.98%7.44%21.88%-6.64%-6.66%-5.83%2.84%19.66%50.12%
20223.53%10.25%9.38%-17.96%1.52%-19.38%-0.02%-3.98%-4.74%4.75%31.15%-1.03%4.25%
20211.98%8.32%-4.85%2.27%1.40%-7.77%2.05%-3.34%-10.31%6.86%-0.88%5.49%-0.62%

Benchmark Metrics

Southern Copper Corporation has an annualized alpha of 17.40%, beta of 1.14, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 08, 1996.

  • This stock captured 149.96% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.99% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
17.40%
Beta
1.14
0.28
Upside Capture
149.96%
Downside Capture
93.99%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SCCO ranks 87 for risk / return — in the top 87% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


SCCO Risk / Return Rank: 8787
Overall Rank
SCCO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9090
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SCCO Sortino Ratio Rank: 8585
Sortino Ratio Rank
SCCO Omega Ratio Rank: 8383
Omega Ratio Rank
SCCO Calmar Ratio Rank: 8686
Calmar Ratio Rank
SCCO Martin Ratio Rank: 9191
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SCCOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.01

0.90

+1.11

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.47

1.39

+1.08

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.32

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.13

1.40

+1.73

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.65

6.61

+5.05

Explore SCCO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Southern Copper Corporation provided a 1.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.36 per share.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$3.36$3.04$2.02$3.82$3.34$3.06$1.43$1.95$1.34$0.56$0.17$0.32

Dividend yield

1.95%2.13%2.29%4.65%5.80%5.19%2.30%4.81%4.55%1.24%0.56%1.30%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Southern Copper Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$1.00$0.00$1.00
2025$0.00$0.68$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.00$0.00$0.79$0.00$0.00$0.89$0.00$3.04
2024$0.00$0.76$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.58$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.00$2.02
2023$0.00$0.96$0.00$0.00$0.96$0.00$0.00$0.96$0.00$0.00$0.96$0.00$3.82
2022$0.00$0.96$0.00$0.00$1.19$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$3.34
2021$0.00$0.57$0.00$0.00$0.67$0.00$0.00$0.86$0.00$0.00$0.96$0.00$3.06

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Southern Copper Corporation has a dividend yield of 1.95%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Southern Copper Corporation has a payout ratio of 53.15%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Southern Copper Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Southern Copper Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Southern Copper Corporation was 78.60%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 477 trading sessions.

The current Southern Copper Corporation drawdown is 21.38%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-78.6%Oct 30, 2007269Nov 20, 2008477Oct 14, 2010746
-56.9%Jun 20, 1997406Jan 29, 19991141Aug 14, 20031547
-54.83%Apr 19, 2018485Mar 23, 2020150Oct 23, 2020635
-49.23%Jan 4, 2011190Oct 4, 2011326Jan 23, 2013516
-46.06%Jan 6, 200492May 17, 200491Sep 27, 2004183

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Southern Copper Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Southern Copper Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Copper industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for SCCO, comparing it with other companies in the Copper industry. Currently, SCCO has a P/E ratio of 32.7. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for SCCO compared to other companies in the Copper industry. SCCO currently has a PEG ratio of 4.5. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SCCO relative to other companies in the Copper industry. Currently, SCCO has a P/S ratio of 10.6. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for SCCO in comparison with other companies in the Copper industry. Currently, SCCO has a P/B value of 13.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items