Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Institutional Ownership: 6.58% (As of Jul. 30, 2026)

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MEX:SCCO Southern Copper Corp MEX:SCCO
90 GF Score
Price MXN3,120.00
GF Value MXN2,530.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Southern Copper Institutional Ownership?

Southern Copper MEX:SCCO -5.77% 90 Institutional Ownership is 6.58% as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,530.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Southern Copper's institutional ownership is 6.58%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Southern Copper's Insider Ownership is 0.00%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Southern Copper's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 6.11%.

Southern Copper Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Southern Copper Institutional Ownership Chart

Southern Copper Historical Data

The historical data trend for Southern Copper can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 5.36 5.33 5.43 5.80 5.89 5.86 6.28 6.34 6.36 6.58
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Southern Copper Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 6.58% mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Institutional Ownership of 6.58% as of Jul. 30, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Institutional Ownership too high?
Southern Copper's current Institutional Ownership is 6.58%. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Institutional Ownership compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Institutional Ownership of 6.58% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Institutional Ownership is 6.58%. 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 (MEX:SCCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,530.64, compared to a current price of MXN3,120.00 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 6.58%. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Institutional Ownership is 6.58% as of Jul. 30, 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 (MEX:SCCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,120.00 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,530.64. GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:

  • Institutional Ownership: 6.58%
  • GF Value™: MXN2,530.64 vs. price of MXN3,120.00 (23.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SCCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Southern Copper Business Description

Address 7310 North 16th Street, Suite 135, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85020
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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