Southern CopperLIM:SCCO -2.56%83 Median PS Value is $91.08 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 7960% above its 10-year median of 1.13. 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 397 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks worse than 73.8% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Southern Copper's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.292. Southern Copper's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 5.2672. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $91.08.
As of today (2026-06-29), Southern Copper's share price is $171.00. Southern Copper's Median PS Value is $91.08. Therefore, Southern Copper's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:SCCO'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.88
Current: 1.88
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Southern Copper was 1.88. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.13.
LIM:SCCO's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 73.8% of 397
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs LIM:SCCO: 1.88
Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Southern Copper's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
171.00
/
91.08
=
1.88
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Southern Copper Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Median PS Value 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: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 5.2672.
Southern Copper's Revenue per Share 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 $17.292.
* 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 Median PS Value of $91.08 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. This is 7960% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.70 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #293 out of 397 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Southern Copper's Median PS Value too high?
Southern Copper's current Median PS Value of $91.08 is 7960% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.88. The Metals & Mining industry median Median PS Value is 1.26. Southern Copper's value of $91.08 is 7128.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #293 out of 397 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Median PS Value compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #293 out of 397 companies for Median PS Value. This places Southern Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.26. Southern Copper's value of $91.08 is 7128.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Copper's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.70 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.26, 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 Median PS Value for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Median PS Value among Metals & Mining companies is 1.26, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current Median PS Value of $91.08 is 7128.6% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current Median PS Value is $91.08, which is 7960% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. 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 Median PS Value is $91.08, which is 7960% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 7128.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.26. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO), the current Median PS Value is $91.08 as of Jun. 29, 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:
Median PS Value: $91.08 (7960% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: $122.94 vs. price of $171.00 (39.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7128.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#293 of 397)
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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