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Southern CopperFRA:PCU +3.13%91 Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:PCU with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €112.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,671 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks worse than 71.06% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Southern Copper's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10,965 Mil. Southern Copper's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €20,943 Mil.
Therefore, Southern Copper's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PCU'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Southern Copper was 0.54. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.45.
FRA:PCU's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 71.06% of 2671
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs FRA:PCU: 0.52
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Southern Copper Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Southern Copper Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Southern Copper's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.41 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #1898 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is Southern Copper's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Southern Copper's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 0.54. The Metals & Mining industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Southern Copper's value of 0.52 is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #1898 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Equity-to-Asset compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #1898 out of 2671 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Southern Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80. Southern Copper's value of 0.52 is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, Southern Copper's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.41 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.80, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Metals & Mining companies is 0.80, based on 2,671 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 is 35% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. 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 €112.52, compared to a current price of €171.30 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 35% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.80. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (FRA:PCU), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 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 €171.30 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €112.52.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PCU:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.52 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: €112.52 vs. price of €171.30 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% below the Metals & Mining median (#1898 of 2671)
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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