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Southern Copper's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN281.14.
During the past 12 months, Southern Copper's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 34.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Southern Copper was 32.50% per year. The lowest was -9.40% per year. And the median was 5.30% per year.
Southern Copper's current price is MXN3311.04. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN281.14. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Southern Copper is 11.78.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Southern Copper was 16.34. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 6.16.
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Southern Copper Book Value per Share Related Terms
Southern Copper Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:SCCO vs FCX, IE, COPR: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Southern Copper PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Book Value per Share of MXN281.14 mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Book Value per Share of MXN281.14 as of Jun. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Book Value per Share too high?
Southern Copper's current Book Value per Share is MXN281.14. 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 Book Value per Share compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Book Value per Share of MXN281.14 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 Book Value per Share for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Book Value per Share is MXN281.14. 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 MXN2,581.91, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is MXN281.14. 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 Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Book Value per Share is MXN281.14 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 MXN3,311.04 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,581.91.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:
Book Value per Share: MXN281.14
GF Value™: MXN2,581.91 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (28.2% 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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