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Southern CopperFRA:PCU +5.00%94 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.73 as of Jun. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:PCU with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €119.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 599 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks better than 58.1% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PCU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 1.53 Max: 2.71
Current: 0.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Southern Copper was 2.71. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.53.
FRA:PCU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 58.1% of 599
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.16
vs FRA:PCU: 0.85
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Southern Copper Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Southern Copper Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
FRA:PCU vs FCX, IE, COPR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Southern Copper (FRA:PCU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.73 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Southern Copper. This is 52% below median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.85 to 2.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #251 out of 599 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Southern Copper's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Southern Copper's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.73 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 2.71. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16. Southern Copper's value of 0.73 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #251 out of 599 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #251 out of 599 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Southern Copper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16. Southern Copper's value of 0.73 is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Copper's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.85 to 2.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Southern Copper has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.16, based on 599 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.73 is 37.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Southern Copper. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.73, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 1.53. 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 (FRA:PCU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €119.48, compared to a current price of €159.60 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.73, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 37.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.16. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (FRA:PCU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.73 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 (FRA:PCU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €159.60 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €119.48.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PCU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.73 (52% below median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: €119.48 vs. price of €159.60 (33.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#251 of 599)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PCU 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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