Southern CopperLIM:SCCO +2.16%83 Quick Ratio is 3.89 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates LIM:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $123.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,637 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks better than 61.09% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Southern Copper's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.89.
Southern Copper has a quick ratio of 3.89. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:SCCO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 2.39 Max: 4.51
Current: 3.89
During the past 13 years, Southern Copper's highest Quick Ratio was 4.51. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 2.39.
LIM:SCCO's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 61.09% of 2637
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs LIM:SCCO: 3.89
Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Southern Copper Quick Ratio Related Terms
Southern Copper Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Quick Ratio 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: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Southern Copper's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 3.89 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 4.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #1026 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Southern Copper's Quick Ratio too high?
Southern Copper's current Quick Ratio of 3.89 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 4.51. The Metals & Mining industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Southern Copper's value of 3.89 is 67.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #1026 out of 2637 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above 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 Quick Ratio compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #1026 out of 2637 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Southern Copper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 2.32. Southern Copper's value of 3.89 is 67.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Copper's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 4.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 2.32, 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 Quick Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Quick Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.32, based on 2,637 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current Quick Ratio of 3.89 is 67.7% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Quick Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current Quick Ratio is 3.89, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 2.39. 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 Quick Ratio is 3.89, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 67.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (LIM:SCCO), the current Quick Ratio is 3.89 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 (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:
Quick Ratio: 3.89 (63% above median its 10-year median of 2.39)
GF Value™: $123.43 vs. price of $174.69 (41.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#1026 of 2637)
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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