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Southern CopperFRA:PCU +5.00%94 EV-to-OCF is 21.64 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 19.27. 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 2,671 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks worse than 93.04% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Southern Copper's Enterprise Value is €125,424 Mil.
Southern Copper's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €5,797 Mil. Therefore, Southern Copper's EV-to-OCF for today is 21.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PCU'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.18 Med: 19.27 Max: 46.44
Current: 21.45
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Southern Copper was 46.44. The lowest was 10.18. And the median was 19.27.
FRA:PCU's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 93.04% of 2671
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -8.44
vs FRA:PCU: 21.45
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Southern Copper EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Southern Copper EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Southern Copper's current Enterprise Value is €125,424 Mil.
Southern Copper's Cash Flow from Operations 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 €5,797 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-OCF of 21.64 as of Aug. 03, 2026. This is 12% above median its historical median of 19.27. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.18 to 46.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #2485 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Southern Copper's EV-to-OCF too high?
Southern Copper's current EV-to-OCF of 21.64 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 19.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.18 to a high of 46.44. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #2485 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-OCF compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #2485 out of 2671 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Southern Copper in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Southern Copper's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.18 to 46.44 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Southern Copper's current EV-to-OCF is 21.64, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 19.27. 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-OCF is 21.64, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 19.27. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (FRA:PCU), the current EV-to-OCF is 21.64 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-OCF: 21.64 (12% above median its 10-year median of 19.27)
GF Value™: €119.48 vs. price of €159.60 (33.6% above fair value)
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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