Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) Tax Expense: MXN51,637 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:SCCO Southern Copper Corp MEX:SCCO
85 GF Score
Price MXN3,311.04
GF Value MXN2,058.92
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Southern Copper Tax Expense?

Southern Copper MEX:SCCO 85 Tax Expense is MXN51,637 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,058.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Southern Copper's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16,067 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN51,637 Mil.


Southern Copper  (MEX:SCCO) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Southern Copper Tax Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Expense Chart

Southern Copper Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
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Southern Copper Quarterly Data
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Southern Copper Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN51,637 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.

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What does a Tax Expense of MXN51,637 Mil mean?
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a Tax Expense of MXN51,637 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors.
Is Southern Copper's Tax Expense too high?
Southern Copper's current Tax Expense is MXN51,637 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to FCX and IE?
Southern Copper's Tax Expense of MXN51,637 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 Expense for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. Southern Copper's current Tax Expense is MXN51,637 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 MXN2,058.92, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 60.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is MXN51,637 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current Tax Expense is MXN51,637 Mil 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 (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 60.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,058.92. GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:

  • Tax Expense: MXN51,637 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,058.92 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (60.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 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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