Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Long-Term Debt: MXN121,755 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:SCCO Southern Copper Corp MEX:SCCO
85 GF Score
Price MXN3,311.04
GF Value MXN2,399.01
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Southern Copper Long-Term Debt?

Southern Copper MEX:SCCO 85 Long-Term Debt is MXN121,755 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,399.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Southern Copper's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN121,755 Mil.

Southern Copper's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 (MXN123,812 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN121,551 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (MXN121,551 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN121,755 Mil).

Southern Copper's annual Long-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 (MXN106,167 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN120,098 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (MXN120,098 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN121,551 Mil).

Southern Copper  (MEX:SCCO) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Southern Copper Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Southern Copper Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Southern Copper Long-Term Debt Chart

Southern Copper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
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Southern Copper Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of MXN121,755 Mil mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Long-Term Debt of MXN121,755 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Southern Copper's Long-Term Debt too high?
Southern Copper's current Long-Term Debt is MXN121,755 Mil. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Long-Term Debt compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Long-Term Debt of MXN121,755 Mil 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 Long-Term Debt for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Southern Copper's current Long-Term Debt is MXN121,755 Mil. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,399.01, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is MXN121,755 Mil. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Long-Term Debt is MXN121,755 Mil 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 (MEX:SCCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Copper stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,311.04 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,399.01. GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:

  • Long-Term Debt: MXN121,755 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,399.01 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (38% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 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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