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Southern CopperMEX:SCCO 90 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.92 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates MEX:SCCO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,581.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, Southern Copper ranks better than 58.26% on this metric.
Southern Copper's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for Southern Copper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SCCO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 4.37 Max: 14.16
Current: 2.92
During the past 13 years, Southern Copper's highest Yield on Cost was 14.16. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 4.37.
MEX:SCCO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 58.26% of 345
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs MEX:SCCO: 2.92
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Southern Copper 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
MEX:SCCO vs FCX, IE, COPR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Southern Copper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Copper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Copper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Southern Copper is calculated as
Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.92 as of Jul. 27, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, Southern Copper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.70 to 14.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #144 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Southern Copper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Southern Copper's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.92 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 14.16. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.29. Southern Copper's value of 2.92 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #144 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Southern Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Copper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to FCX and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Southern Copper ranks #144 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Southern Copper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.29. Southern Copper's value of 2.92 is 27.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Southern Copper's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.70 to 14.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 2.29, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Metals & Mining companies is 2.29, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Southern Copper's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.92 is 27.5% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Southern Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Copper's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.92, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,581.91, compared to a current price of MXN3,311.04 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.92, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 27.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.29. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Southern Copper (MEX:SCCO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.92 as of Jul. 27, 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 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,581.91.
GuruFocus considers Southern Copper to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SCCO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.92 (33% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
GF Value™: MXN2,581.91 vs. price of MXN3,311.04 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#144 of 345)
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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