Recent performance snapshot

Southern Copper (SCCO) has drawn attention after a recent share price move, with the stock closing at US$196.59 and showing double digit returns over the past month and year.

The recent pullback of 2.37% in the 1 day share price comes after a strong 30 day share price return of 19.40%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 123.07% and 5 year total shareholder return of 291.91% point to sustained momentum.

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With Southern Copper trading around US$196.59 after strong recent returns, the key question now is whether the current price already reflects its growth profile or if the recent run still leaves a genuine buying opportunity.

Most Popular Narrative: 21% Overvalued

The most followed narrative puts Southern Copper’s fair value at $162.54, which sits well below the last close at $196.59, and anchors a cautious view on upside from here.

Southern Copper has announced substantial capital investments totaling over $15 billion, including projects in Mexico and Peru, which are expected to drive future production growth and potentially boost revenue significantly. Expansion projects such as Tia Maria, Los Chancas, and Michiquillay are progressing, with expectations for additional production capacity, which could positively impact revenue and earnings starting in 2027 through 2030.

Curious what kind of revenue ramp, margin profile, and future earnings multiple are baked into that $162.54 figure, and how tightly those assumptions are tied to these multi billion dollar projects and an 8% plus discount rate.

Result: Fair Value of $162.54 (OVERVALUED)

However, this narrative can unravel if community disruptions delay key projects like Los Chancas or if higher operating costs squeeze the already modeled profit margins.

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