Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.74x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $1.25 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow ($1.69 Billion). Read SCCO current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Southern Copper Corporation Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1996–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Southern Copper Corporation across 30 annual periods. Explore SCCO capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Southern Copper Corporation (1996–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Southern Copper Corporation. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Southern Copper Corporation stock valuation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.72x | $3.43 Billion | $4.75 Billion | $1.33 Billion | ▼ -6.1% |
| 2024 | 0.77x | $3.39 Billion | $4.42 Billion | $1.03 Billion | ▲ +7.0% |
| 2023 | 0.72x | $2.56 Billion | $3.57 Billion | $1.01 Billion | ▲ +8.5% |
| 2022 | 0.66x | $1.85 Billion | $2.80 Billion | $948.50 Million | ▼ -16.5% |
| 2021 | 0.79x | $3.40 Billion | $4.29 Billion | $892.30 Million | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2020 | 0.79x | $2.19 Billion | $2.78 Billion | $592.20 Million | ▲ +25.0% |
| 2019 | 0.63x | $1.20 Billion | $1.91 Billion | $707.50 Million | ▲ +26.4% |
| 2018 | 0.50x | $1.11 Billion | $2.24 Billion | $1.12 Billion | ▲ +3.3% |
| 2017 | 0.48x | $953.10 Million | $1.98 Billion | $1.02 Billion | ▲ +327.8% |
| 2016 | -0.21x | $-195.40 Million | $923.10 Million | $1.12 Billion | ▲ +31.0% |
| 2015 | -0.31x | $-269.80 Million | $879.80 Million | $1.15 Billion | ▼ -138.4% |
| 2014 | -0.13x | $-174.90 Million | $1.36 Billion | $1.53 Billion | ▼ -246.8% |
| 2013 | 0.09x | $163.60 Million | $1.87 Billion | $1.70 Billion | ▼ -81.5% |
| 2012 | 0.47x | $946.70 Million | $2.00 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -31.1% |
| 2011 | 0.69x | $1.42 Billion | $2.07 Billion | $646.20 Million | ▼ -12.4% |
| 2010 | 0.78x | $1.49 Billion | $1.90 Billion | $408.70 Million | ▲ +37.8% |
| 2009 | 0.57x | $548.36 Million | $963.18 Million | $414.82 Million | ▼ -18.6% |
| 2008 | 0.70x | $1.20 Billion | $1.72 Billion | $516.65 Million | ▼ -20.8% |
| 2007 | 0.88x | $2.39 Billion | $2.70 Billion | $315.74 Million | ▲ +13.4% |
| 2006 | 0.78x | $1.60 Billion | $2.06 Billion | $455.82 Million | ▲ +9.1% |
| 2005 | 0.71x | $1.17 Billion | $1.64 Billion | $470.64 Million | ▼ -6.2% |
| 2004 | 0.76x | $545.61 Million | $717.30 Million | $171.69 Million | ▲ +2.9% |
| 2003 | 0.74x | $141.15 Million | $190.99 Million | $49.83 Million | ▲ +61.6% |
| 2002 | 0.46x | $64.78 Million | $141.65 Million | $76.87 Million | ▲ +142.8% |
| 2001 | 0.19x | $37.38 Million | $198.42 Million | $161.05 Million | ▼ -33.3% |
| 2000 | 0.28x | $51.85 Million | $183.59 Million | $131.75 Million | ▲ +115.9% |
| 1999 | -1.77x | $-160.00 Million | $90.30 Million | $250.30 Million | ▼ -315.8% |
| 1998 | -0.43x | $-77.30 Million | $181.40 Million | $258.70 Million | ▼ -226.4% |
| 1997 | 0.34x | $93.60 Million | $277.60 Million | $184.00 Million | ▲ +40.9% |
| 1996 | 0.24x | $38.00 Million | $158.80 Million | $120.80 Million | — |