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Southern CopperMEX:SCCO 84 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,062.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,414 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks worse than 70721.29% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Buyback Yield % 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, COPRD: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Buyback Yield % 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.
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 3.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #999999 out of 1414 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Southern Copper's Buyback Yield % too high?
Southern Copper's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 3.21. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #999999 out of 1414 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Buyback Yield % compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #999999 out of 1414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Southern Copper in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Southern Copper's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 3.21 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,062.01, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 13, 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 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,062.01.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN2,062.01 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (60.6% 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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