Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Southern Copper's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $168.861386. Southern Copper's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 834 Mil. Therefore, Southern Copper's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $140,886 Mil.
Southern Copper's quarterly market cap
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($98,275 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($117,132 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($117,132 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($140,886 Mil).
Southern Copper's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($66,101 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($72,718 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($72,718 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($117,132 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Southern Copper's Enterprise Value for Today is $147,514 Mil.
Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Southern Copper Market Cap Related Terms
Southern Copper Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Southern Copper's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $145,390 Mil as of Jul. 01, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #4 out of 2685 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Southern Copper's Market Cap too high?
Southern Copper's current Market Cap is $145,390 Mil. The Metals & Mining industry median Market Cap is 21.13. Southern Copper's value of $145,390 Mil is 687908.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #4 out of 2685 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 Market Cap compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #4 out of 2685 companies for Market Cap. This places Southern Copper in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 21.13. Southern Copper's value of $145,390 Mil is 687908.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Market Cap among Metals & Mining companies is 21.13, based on 2,685 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current Market Cap of $145,390 Mil is 687908.7% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Market Cap is 21.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current Market Cap is $145,390 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 (LIM:SCCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $123.43, compared to a current price of $174.69 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $145,390 Mil and 687908.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 21.13. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO), the current Market Cap is $145,390 Mil as of Jul. 01, 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 $174.69 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $123.43.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:SCCO:
Market Cap: $145,390 Mil
GF Value™: $123.43 vs. price of $174.69 (41.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 687908.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#4 of 2685)
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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