Operating Margin - Southern Copper Corp (NYSE:SCCO)

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Price: 142.41 USD -3.54%

Market Cap: 116.6B USD

50.3%

Current

46%

Average

5.4%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

50.3%

Operating Profit

6.2B

Revenue

12.3B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
US		Southern Copper Corp NYSE:SCCO	116.6B USD	50%
US		Freeport-McMoRan Inc NYSE:FCX	68B USD	27%
UK		Antofagasta PLC LSE:ANTO	28.9B GBP	30%
CA		First Quantum Minerals Ltd TSX:FM	27.7B CAD	21%
CN		Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd SSE:600362	144.3B CNY	2%
CA		Lundin Mining Corp TSX:LUN	23.3B CAD	30%
PL		KGHM Polska Miedz SA WSE:KGH	48.9B PLN	12%
CN		Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co Ltd SZSE:000630	69.7B CNY	4%
AU		OZ Minerals Ltd ASX:OZL	9.4B AUD	18%
DE	A	Aurubis AG XETRA:NDA	5B EUR	5%
AU		Sandfire Resources Ltd ASX:SFR	7.9B AUD	18%

Southern Copper Corp
Glance View

Economic Moat

Narrow

Market Cap

116.6B USD

Industry

Metals & Mining

In the vast and often volatile world of mining, Southern Copper Corp. stands as a towering presence, weaving a narrative of resilience and growth primarily underpinned by its core commodity—copper. Operating under the umbrella of Grupo México, Southern Copper is a crucial player in the mining industry, with a substantial footprint across Latin America. Its assets are predominantly located in Mexico, Peru, and Chile, which are among the globe’s richest copper reserves. The company’s operations portray an intricate tapestry of open-pit and underground mining, which efficiently extract copper ore. Through advanced metallurgical processes, these raw materials are smelted and refined into high-quality finished copper, which not only fuels industrial economies but also capitalizes on the burgeoning demand for electrical components and renewable energy infrastructure. The company’s business model is structured around economies of scale, where its extensive mineral deposits and production capabilities enable it to maintain a low-cost structure, enhancing profitability even amid fluctuating copper prices. Southern Copper also engages in the production of by-products including molybdenum, zinc, and silver, contributing additional revenue streams and further stabilizing earnings. With a keen eye on sustainability, the company invests in state-of-the-art technology to optimize mining efficiency and minimize environmental impact, keeping it aligned with global ecological imperatives. By focusing on strategic mining operations, Southern Copper adeptly navigates the commodities market, ensuring its place as one of the foremost copper producers worldwide while driving economic contributions across regions rich in mineral resources.

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SCCO Intrinsic Value

What is Intrinsic Value?

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Southern Copper Corp
NYSE:SCCO