Southern CopperXBUL:PCU 87 EBITDA Margin % is 64.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 50.80. GuruFocus rates XBUL:PCU with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €122.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks better than 91.56% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Southern Copper's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,387 Mil. Southern Copper's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,677 Mil. Therefore, Southern Copper's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 64.91%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Southern Copper EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Southern Copper EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's EBITDA Margin % 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.
XBUL:PCU vs FCX, IE, COPRD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's EBITDA Margin % 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 (XBUL:PCU) has a EBITDA Margin % of 64.91% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 50.80. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 40.78 to 62.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #71 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Southern Copper's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Southern Copper's current EBITDA Margin % of 64.91% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 50.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.78 to a high of 62.74. The Metals & Mining industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89. Southern Copper's value of 64.91% is 630.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #71 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's EBITDA Margin % compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #71 out of 841 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Southern Copper in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89. Southern Copper's value of 64.91% is 630.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Copper's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 40.78 to 62.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.80 vs. the industry median of 8.89, Southern Copper has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 8.89, based on 841 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current EBITDA Margin % of 64.91% is 630.1% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current EBITDA Margin % is 64.91%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 50.80. 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 (XBUL:PCU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €122.91, compared to a current price of €170.95 — trading 39.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 64.91%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 50.80 and 630.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 8.89. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (XBUL:PCU), the current EBITDA Margin % is 64.91% 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 (XBUL:PCU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €170.95 is trading 39.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €122.91.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBUL:PCU:
EBITDA Margin %: 64.91% (28% above median its 10-year median of 50.80)
GF Value™: €122.91 vs. price of €170.95 (39.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 630.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#71 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL: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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