Southern Copper Corporation
Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, and Chile. The company is involved in the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates; smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes;… Read more
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $11.10 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) has net assets worth $11.10 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($21.38 Billion) and total liabilities ($10.28 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $11.10 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.94% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.52% |
| 5-Year Change | 35.3% |
| 10-Year Change | 89.15% |
| Growth Volatility | 18.2 |
Southern Copper Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Southern Copper Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Southern Copper Corporation (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Southern Copper Corporation from 1996 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $11.10 Billion | +20.21% |
| 2024-12-31 | $9.24 Billion | +23.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.48 Billion | -8.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.15 Billion | -0.74% |
| 2021-12-31 | $8.21 Billion | +12.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.28 Billion | +6.09% |
| 2019-12-31 | $6.86 Billion | +3.71% |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.61 Billion | +7.54% |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.15 Billion | +4.74% |
| 2016-12-31 | $5.87 Billion | +10.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.30 Billion | -9.21% |
| 2014-12-31 | $5.84 Billion | +4.94% |
| 2013-12-31 | $5.56 Billion | +16.14% |
| 2012-12-31 | $4.79 Billion | +18.65% |
| 2011-12-31 | $4.04 Billion | +3.33% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.91 Billion | +1.17% |
| 2009-12-31 | $3.86 Billion | +13.71% |
| 2008-12-31 | $3.40 Billion | -12.15% |
| 2007-12-31 | $3.86 Billion | +5.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | $3.68 Billion | +10.24% |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.34 Billion | +92.75% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | +30.90% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | +5.95% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.25 Billion | +2.09% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.22 Billion | +1.44% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.21 Billion | +5.81% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.14 Billion | +1.33% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | +0.71% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | +7.67% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Southern Copper Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $7.27 Billion | 65.83% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $5.81 Billion | 52.60% |
| Total Equity | $11.04 Billion | 100.00% |
Southern Copper Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Southern Copper Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Shandong Gold Mining Co Ltd
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$16.11 Billion |
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Tourmaline Oil Corp.
PINK:TRMLF
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$16.11 Billion |
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ITT Inc
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$16.11 Billion |
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COSTAR GROUP INC. DL-01
F:RLG
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$16.13 Billion |
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WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc
PINK:WXXWY
|
$16.07 Billion |
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W. R. Berkley Corp
NYSE:WRB
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$16.06 Billion |
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Astra International Tbk PT
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$16.05 Billion |
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Fabrinet
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$16.02 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Southern Copper Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 9,171,600,000 to 11,038,100,000, a change of 1,866,500,000 (20.4%).
- Net income of 4,334,900,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 5,807,700,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 8,276,100,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $4.33 Billion | +39.27% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $5.81 Billion | +52.62% |
| Other Changes | $-8.28 Billion | -74.98% |
| Total Change | $- | 20.35% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Southern Copper Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 13.43x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 84.77x to 13.43x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | $2.09 | $176.80 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.26 | $176.80 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.29 | $176.80 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.32 | $176.80 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.46 | $176.80 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.49 | $176.80 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.56 | $176.80 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.71 | $176.80 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.93 | $176.80 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.73 | $176.80 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.11 | $176.80 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $4.31 | $176.80 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $3.81 | $176.80 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $4.47 | $176.80 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $4.52 | $176.80 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $4.70 | $176.80 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $5.62 | $176.80 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $6.57 | $176.80 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $7.01 | $176.80 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $6.62 | $176.80 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.54 | $176.80 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.90 | $176.80 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $8.50 | $176.80 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $8.81 | $176.80 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $9.35 | $176.80 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $10.54 | $176.80 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $10.46 | $176.80 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.44 | $176.80 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $11.67 | $176.80 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $13.17 | $176.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Southern Copper Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 39.27%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 32.30%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.63x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.94x
- Recent ROE (39.27%) is above the historical average (27.55%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 17.78% | 23.97% | 0.59x | 1.26x | $79.00 Million |
| 1997 | 16.92% | 22.81% | 0.53x | 1.41x | $75.94 Million |
| 1998 | 4.93% | 8.70% | 0.41x | 1.38x | $-56.26 Million |
| 1999 | 2.61% | 5.03% | 0.38x | 1.37x | $-83.19 Million |
| 2000 | 7.80% | 13.07% | 0.40x | 1.49x | $-26.25 Million |
| 2001 | 3.85% | 7.08% | 0.36x | 1.51x | $-74.39 Million |
| 2002 | 4.88% | 9.11% | 0.38x | 1.41x | $-63.58 Million |
| 2003 | 9.30% | 15.32% | 0.41x | 1.47x | $-9.23 Million |
| 2004 | 57.09% | 31.72% | 1.19x | 1.51x | $810.31 Million |
| 2005 | 42.09% | 34.04% | 0.72x | 1.71x | $1.07 Billion |
| 2006 | 55.57% | 37.32% | 0.86x | 1.74x | $1.67 Billion |
| 2007 | 57.60% | 36.42% | 0.92x | 1.71x | $1.83 Billion |
| 2008 | 41.60% | 29.00% | 0.84x | 1.70x | $1.07 Billion |
| 2009 | 24.18% | 24.89% | 0.62x | 1.58x | $545.09 Million |
| 2010 | 39.99% | 30.18% | 0.63x | 2.11x | $1.17 Billion |
| 2011 | 58.19% | 34.26% | 0.84x | 2.01x | $1.93 Billion |
| 2012 | 40.60% | 29.01% | 0.64x | 2.18x | $1.46 Billion |
| 2013 | 29.25% | 27.19% | 0.53x | 2.01x | $1.07 Billion |
| 2014 | 22.96% | 23.03% | 0.51x | 1.95x | $752.52 Million |
| 2015 | 13.99% | 14.59% | 0.40x | 2.38x | $210.11 Million |
| 2016 | 13.31% | 14.43% | 0.41x | 2.28x | $193.27 Million |
| 2017 | 11.93% | 10.95% | 0.48x | 2.25x | $117.73 Million |
| 2018 | 23.49% | 21.74% | 0.49x | 2.21x | $886.25 Million |
| 2019 | 21.82% | 20.39% | 0.44x | 2.41x | $804.77 Million |
| 2020 | 21.74% | 19.67% | 0.47x | 2.35x | $847.92 Million |
| 2021 | 41.69% | 31.07% | 0.60x | 2.25x | $2.58 Billion |
| 2022 | 32.64% | 26.26% | 0.58x | 2.14x | $1.83 Billion |
| 2023 | 32.69% | 24.51% | 0.59x | 2.25x | $1.68 Billion |
| 2024 | 36.82% | 29.53% | 0.61x | 2.04x | $2.46 Billion |
| 2025 | 39.27% | 32.30% | 0.63x | 1.94x | $3.23 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Southern Copper Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Copper industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Copper
- Average net assets among peers: $2,702,999,180
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -157.98%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $11.10 Billion | 17.78% | 0.93x | $16.08 Billion |
| Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation (ACMDY) | $26.34 Billion | 57.07% | 0.74x | $240.13 Million |
| Antofagasta PLC (ANFGF) | $101.06 Million | 21.50% | 0.21x | $6.24 Billion |
| Trinity One Metals Ltd. (ARJNF) | $-3.44 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $100.13K |
| Amerigo Resources Ltd. (ARREF) | $106.60 Million | 0.04% | 0.55x | $151.75 Million |
| Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (ASCUF) | $65.98 Million | -10.79% | 0.05x | $218.14 Million |
| Alta Copper Corp. (ATCUF) | $64.26 Million | -1.45% | 0.01x | $17.41 Million |
| Atalaya Mining Plc (ATLMF) | $350.20 Million | 8.99% | 0.44x | $433.10 Million |
| Bell Copper Corporation (BCUFF) | $202.12K | -400.78% | 20.09x | $2.22 Million |
| Giant Mining Corp. (BFGFF) | $545.85K | -1254.36% | 0.48x | $18.49 Million |
| Blue River Resources Ltd (BRVRF) | $-18.91K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $704.59K |