Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


MEX:SCCO Southern Copper Corp MEX:SCCO
85 GF Score
Price MXN3,311.04
GF Value MXN2,360.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Southern Copper Moat Score?

Southern Copper MEX:SCCO 85 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,360.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,607 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks better than 99.81% on this metric.

Southern Copper has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Southern Copper has Wide Moat: Southern Copper Corp benefits from significant cost advantages due to economies of scale and high-quality copper reserves. It has a strong market position in the copper industry, supported by long-term contracts and regulatory barriers in mining. These factors provide durable competitive advantages, justifying a wide moat classification.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Southern Copper might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Southern Copper  (MEX:SCCO) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Southern Copper Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:SCCO vs FCX, IE, COPRD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:SCCO
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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #5 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Southern Copper's Moat Score too high?
Southern Copper's current Moat Score is 7. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Southern Copper's value of 7 is 600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #5 out of 2607 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 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Moat Score compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #5 out of 2607 companies for Moat Score. This places Southern Copper in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Southern Copper's value of 7 is 600% 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 Moat Score for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Moat Score among Metals & Mining companies is 1.00, based on 2,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current Moat Score of 7 is 600% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current Moat Score is 7. 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 MXN2,360.59, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7 and 600% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 07, 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 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,360.59. GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: MXN2,360.59 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (40.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 600% above the Metals & Mining median (#5 of 2607)

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.
85GF Score

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MXN3,311.04
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