SCCO:NYSESouthern Copper Corporation Analysis

Southern Copper (SCCO) is trading at $174.09, just above its 20‑day SMA (176.66) and 50‑day SMA (175.86), with a bullish trend but a bearish MACD and neutral RSI indicating mixed short‑term momentum. Revenue is surging 36% YoY and earnings are projected to jump nearly 49% YoY, supported by exceptionally high gross (62.7%) and operating margins (58.3%) and a stellar ROE of 46%, while free cash flow remains robust and the dividend yield sits at 2.3% with a 56% payout ratio.
However, the stock appears overvalued—the DCF fair value ($176.20) is close to the current price, yet analyst consensus targets average $158, and the price‑to‑book (12.3×) and PE (29.5×) are elevated. High 30‑day volatility (46%) and a beta of ~2 signal pronounced price swings, and a recent permit revocation in Peru adds regulatory headwinds. Debt‑to‑equity is high at 62%, though cash flow comfortably services interest, and the dividend remains sustainable.