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Southern CopperLIM:SCCO -0.43%86 EV-to-FCF is 34.55 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 27.56. GuruFocus rates LIM:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $125.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 445 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks worse than 68.31% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Southern Copper's Enterprise Value is $147,739 Mil.
Southern Copper's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,276 Mil. Therefore, Southern Copper's EV-to-FCF for today is 34.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:SCCO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -179.65 Med: 27.56 Max: 159.84
Current: 34.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Southern Copper was 159.84. The lowest was -179.65. And the median was 27.56.
LIM:SCCO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 68.31% of 445
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.93
vs LIM:SCCO: 34.55
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $174.85.
Southern Copper's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.913.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Southern Copper EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Southern Copper EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Southern Copper's current Enterprise Value is $147,739 Mil.
Southern Copper's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4,276 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 (LIM:SCCO) has a EV-to-FCF of 34.55 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 27.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #304 out of 445 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Southern Copper's EV-to-FCF too high?
Southern Copper's current EV-to-FCF of 34.55 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 27.56. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.93. Southern Copper's value of 34.55 is 82.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #304 out of 445 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's EV-to-FCF compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #304 out of 445 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Southern Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.93. Southern Copper's value of 34.55 is 82.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.56 vs. the industry median of 18.93, 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-FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.93, based on 445 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current EV-to-FCF of 34.55 is 82.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current EV-to-FCF is 34.55, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 27.56. 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 (LIM:SCCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $125.20, compared to a current price of $174.85 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 34.55, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 27.56 and 82.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 18.93. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO), the current EV-to-FCF is 34.55 as of Jul. 14, 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 (LIM:SCCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $174.85 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $125.20.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:SCCO:
EV-to-FCF: 34.55 (25% above median its 10-year median of 27.56)
GF Value™: $125.20 vs. price of $174.85 (39.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#304 of 445)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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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