Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Tax Provision: MXN-57,286 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:SCCO Southern Copper Corp MEX:SCCO
90 GF Score
Price MXN3,311.04
GF Value MXN2,530.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Southern Copper Tax Provision?

Southern Copper MEX:SCCO 90 Tax Provision is MXN-57,286 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,530.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Southern Copper's tax provision for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-16,495 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-57,286 Mil.

Southern Copper Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Southern Copper's Tax Provision 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.

Southern Copper Tax Provision Chart

Southern Copper Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Southern Copper Quarterly Data
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MEX:SCCO
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Southern Copper Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-57,286 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of MXN-57,286 Mil mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Tax Provision of MXN-57,286 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Tax Provision too high?
Southern Copper's current Tax Provision is MXN-57,286 Mil. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's Tax Provision compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Tax Provision of MXN-57,286 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Tax Provision should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Tax Provision is MXN-57,286 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 (MEX:SCCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,530.64, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is MXN-57,286 Mil. Southern Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Tax Provision is MXN-57,286 Mil 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 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,530.64. GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:

  • Tax Provision: MXN-57,286 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,530.64 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

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.
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