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Capacity Utilization Rate % refers to the manufacturing and production capabilities that are being utilized by the enterprise at any given time.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's Capacity Utilization Rate % or its related term are showing as below:
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Capacity Utilization Rate % refers to the manufacturing and production capabilities that are being utilized by the enterprise at any given time. It is the relationship between the output produced with the given resources and the potential output that could be produced if capacity were fully used.
Capacity utilization can also indicate the rate at which the prospective levels of output are being met or used. The rate provides an insight into the total utilization of resources and how a company can increase its output without increasing the costs associated with production. The capacity utilization rate is also called the operating rate.
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Southern Copper Capacity Utilization Rate % Historical Data
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* 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 Capacity Utilization Rate % of 0.00% mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Capacity Utilization Rate % of 0.00% as of . 20. Capacity Utilization Rate refers to the manufacturing and production capabilities that are being utilized by the enterprise at any given time. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Capacity Utilization Rate % too high?
Southern Copper's current Capacity Utilization Rate % is 0.00%. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Capacity Utilization Rate % compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Capacity Utilization Rate % of 0.00% 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 Capacity Utilization Rate % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Capacity Utilization Rate % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Capacity Utilization Rate % 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 Capacity Utilization Rate % mean?
A high Capacity Utilization Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capacity Utilization Rate refers to the manufacturing and production capabilities that are being utilized by the enterprise at any given time. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Capacity Utilization Rate % 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,432.06, compared to a current price of MXN3,120.00 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Capacity Utilization Rate % is 0.00%. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capacity Utilization Rate % calculated?
Capacity Utilization Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Capacity Utilization Rate % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,432.06.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:
Capacity Utilization Rate %: 0.00%
GF Value™: MXN2,432.06 vs. price of MXN3,120.00 (28.3% 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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