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Southern Copper's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-13,082 Mil.
Southern Copper's quarterly Beginning Cash Position
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN71,114 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN77,624 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 (MXN77,624 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN-13,082 Mil).
Southern Copper's annual Beginning Cash Position
declined
from Dec. 2023 (MXN35,132 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN24,015 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (MXN24,015 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN58,663 Mil).
Southern Copper Beginning Cash Position Related Terms
Southern Copper Beginning Cash Position Historical Data
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What does a Beginning Cash Position of MXN-13,082 Mil mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Beginning Cash Position of MXN-13,082 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Southern Copper's current Beginning Cash Position is MXN-13,082 Mil. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Beginning Cash Position compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Beginning Cash Position of MXN-13,082 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Beginning Cash Position is MXN-13,082 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southern Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,335.69, compared to a current price of MXN3,120.00 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is MXN-13,082 Mil. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Beginning Cash Position is MXN-13,082 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,120.00 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,335.69.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:
Beginning Cash Position: MXN-13,082 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,335.69 vs. price of MXN3,120.00 (33.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SCCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Copper Corp is an integrated producer of copper and other minerals and operates the mining, smelting, and refining facilities in Peru and Mexico. Its production includes copper, molybdenum, zinc, and silver. The company operates through the following segments: Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations, and Mexican underground mining operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of copper and the rest from the sale of non-copper products, such as molybdenum, silver, zinc, lead, and gold. The company's geographical segments are The Americas, Europe, and Asia.
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