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Southern CopperFRA:PCU +5.00%94 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.49 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 12.15. 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 693 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks worse than 63.64% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Southern Copper's enterprise value is €125,424 Mil.
Southern Copper's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,655 Mil. Therefore, Southern Copper's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PCU'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.3 Med: 12.15 Max: 23.32
Current: 14.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Southern Copper was 23.32. The lowest was 6.30. And the median was 12.15.
FRA:PCU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 63.64% of 693
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 10.07
vs FRA:PCU: 14.37
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Southern Copper's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Southern Copper's share price for today is €159.60.
Southern Copper's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5.817.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Southern Copper's EV-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.
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Southern Copper's current Enterprise Value is €125,424 Mil.
Southern Copper's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €8,655 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:PCU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.49 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Southern Copper. This is 19% above median its historical median of 12.15. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 23.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #441 out of 693 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Southern Copper's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Southern Copper's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.49 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.30 to a high of 23.32. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.07. Southern Copper's value of 14.49 is 43.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #441 out of 693 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #441 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Southern Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.07. Southern Copper's value of 14.49 is 43.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Copper's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.30 to 23.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.15 vs. the industry median of 10.07, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 10.07, based on 693 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.49 is 43.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Southern Copper. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.49, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 12.15. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.49, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 12.15 and 43.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.07. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (FRA:PCU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.49 as of Aug. 03, 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.49 (19% above median its 10-year median of 12.15)
GF Value™: €119.48 vs. price of €159.60 (33.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#441 of 693)
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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