Southern CopperLIM:SCCO -2.56%83 FCF Margin % is 29.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 22.00. GuruFocus rates LIM:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks better than 91.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:SCCO'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.63 Med: 22 Max: 31.1
Current: 29.39
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Southern Copper was 31.10%. The lowest was -3.63%. And the median was 22.00%.
LIM:SCCO's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 91.97% of 847
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17
vs LIM:SCCO: 29.39
Southern Copper FCF Margin % Related Terms
Southern Copper FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's FCF Margin % 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.
LIM:SCCO vs FCX, IE, COPRD: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's FCF Margin % 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.
Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO) has a FCF Margin % of 29.46% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 22.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #68 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Southern Copper's FCF Margin % too high?
Southern Copper's current FCF Margin % of 29.46% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 22.00. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #68 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's FCF Margin % compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #68 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Southern Copper in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current FCF Margin % is 29.46%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 22.00. 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 $122.94, compared to a current price of $171.00 — trading 39.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 29.46%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 22.00. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO), the current FCF Margin % is 29.46% as of Mar. 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 $171.00 is trading 39.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $122.94.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:SCCO:
FCF Margin %: 29.46% (34% above median its 10-year median of 22.00)
GF Value™: $122.94 vs. price of $171.00 (39.1% above fair value)
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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