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The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Southern Copper's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN74,839 Mil. Southern Copper's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN36,852 Mil.
Hence, Southern Copper's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.03.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Southern Copper Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Southern Copper Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Receivables Turnover 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.
MEX:SCCO vs FCX, IE, COPRD: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* 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 (MEX:SCCO) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.03 as of Jun. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #421 out of 780 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Southern Copper's Receivables Turnover too high?
Southern Copper's current Receivables Turnover is 2.03. The Metals & Mining industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.40. Southern Copper's value of 2.03 is 78.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #421 out of 780 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Receivables Turnover compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #421 out of 780 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Southern Copper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.40. Southern Copper's value of 2.03 is 78.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Metals & Mining companies is 9.40, based on 780 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current Receivables Turnover of 2.03 is 78.4% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current Receivables Turnover is 2.03. 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 MXN2,321.55, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 42.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.03 and 78.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.40. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.03 as of Jun. 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 42.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,321.55.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:
Receivables Turnover: 2.03
GF Value™: MXN2,321.55 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (42.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#421 of 780)
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 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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