Southern Copper CORP/ (SCCO) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Southern Copper CORP/ (SCCO) has a Graham intrinsic value of $174.05 per share. At $200.51 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 15% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 10.7% a year to $13.4B, with an average return on invested capital of 19.4%.

Graham intrinsic value
$174.05
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$200.51
Price vs Graham value
15% above
Market cap
$165.7B
Revenue (FY2025)
$13.4B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
10.7%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
19.4%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$3.4B

SCCO 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $13.4B $4.3B $5.24 $3.4B 52.2% 33.2%
FY2024 $11.4B $3.4B $4.34 $3.4B 48.6% 26.9%
FY2023 $9.9B $2.4B $3.14 $2.6B 42.4% 19.7%
FY2022 $10.0B $2.6B $3.41 $1.9B 44.1% 21.6%
FY2021 $10.9B $3.4B $4.39 $3.4B 55.5% 28.9%
FY2020 $8.0B $1.6B $2.03 $2.2B 39.1% 14.1%
FY2019 $7.3B $1.5B $1.92 $1.2B 37.8% 13.8%
FY2018 $7.1B $1.5B — $1.1B 40.6% 15.1%
FY2017 $6.7B $732.4M — $953.1M 39.4% 11.7%
FY2016 $5.4B $778.8M — -$195.4M 29.1% 8.5%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 10.7% annually over the past decade.

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ has earned high returns on invested capital, averaging 19.4% ROIC over the available history. High ROIC is consistent with a durable franchise, but it is not by itself proof of an economic moat.

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $174.05 per share.

SCCO stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Southern Copper CORP/ (SCCO) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, SCCO's intrinsic value is about $174.05 per share.

Is SCCO stock undervalued?

At $200.51 (close on Oct 17, 2026), SCCO trades 15% above its Graham value of $174.05. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Southern Copper CORP/ grown?

Revenue went from $5.4B in fiscal 2016 to $13.4B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. Net income was $4.3B in fiscal 2025.

Does Southern Copper CORP/ generate free cash flow?

Southern Copper CORP/ generated $3.4B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is SCCO's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 19.4%, and average return on equity was 28.7%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this SCCO data come from?

From Southern Copper CORP/'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 31, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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