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Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. Southern Copper's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN6,142 Mil. Southern Copper's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN141,146 Mil. Therefore, Southern Copper's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.35%.
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Southern Copper Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Southern Copper Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
Southern Copper Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
MEX:SCCO vs FCX, IE, COPR: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.35% mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.35% as of Jun. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Southern Copper's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.35%. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 4.35% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.35%. 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 MXN2,581.91, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.35%. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 4.35% 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 (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 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,581.91.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 4.35%
GF Value™: MXN2,581.91 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (28.2% 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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