Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 1.22x as of June 2026. Free cash flow of $2.43 Billion represents 1% of operating cash flow ($1.99 Billion). Explore SCCO capex reinvestment rate to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see Southern Copper Corporation cash conversion from operations.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Southern Copper Corporation (1996–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Southern Copper Corporation. Check SCCO total capital reinvestment ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |