Capex-to-Revenue measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its revenue.
Southern Copper's Capital Expenditure for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-441.90 Mil. Its Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,251.40 Mil.
Hence, Southern Copper's Capex-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.
Capex-to-Revenue measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its revenue. The ratio shows how aggressively the company reinvests its revenue back into productive assets. However, a high ratio potentially indicates that the company has invested too much in innovation and infrastructure, taking up funds that could be used to boost productivity and increase revenue. Therefore, a high Capex to Revenue Ratio could be a positive or a negative sign depending on how effectively a company converts those investments into future earnings.
Southern Copper Capex-to-Revenue Related Terms
Southern Copper Capex-to-Revenue Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Capex-to-Revenue 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.
SCCO vs FCX, IE, COPRD: Capex-to-Revenue Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Capex-to-Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Revenue 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 Capex-to-Revenue vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Capex-to-Revenue distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Capex-to-Revenue 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 (SCCO) has a Capex-to-Revenue of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Capex to Revenue ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its revenue. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Capex-to-Revenue too high?
Southern Copper's current Capex-to-Revenue is 0.10. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Capex-to-Revenue compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Capex-to-Revenue of 0.10 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 Capex-to-Revenue for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Capex-to-Revenue depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Capex-to-Revenue 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 Capex-to-Revenue mean?
A high Capex-to-Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Revenue ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its revenue. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Capex-to-Revenue is 0.10. 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 (SCCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $123.13, compared to a current price of $171.65 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Revenue is 0.10. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Revenue calculated?
Capex-to-Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (SCCO), the current Capex-to-Revenue is 0.10 as of Mar. 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 (SCCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $171.65 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $123.13.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCCO:
Capex-to-Revenue: 0.10
GF Value™: $123.13 vs. price of $171.65 (39.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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