Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsS&P Global Inc (SPGI)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$185.29
+3.20%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $148.31B
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$420.12
-2.00%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $126.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
S&P Global Inc generates 8% more annual revenue ($15.73B vs $14.55B). SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 30.4%. SPGI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.49. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SPGI
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 46 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 58.3%
Revenue surging 36.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 66.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 13.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SCCO
The strongest argument for SCCO centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.1% and operating margin at 58.3%. Revenue growth of 36.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.4% and operating margin at 44.3%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while SPGI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SPGI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 36.2% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (71/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 30.4% margins and 10.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Southern Copper Corporation
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Southern Copper Corporation is engaged in the extraction, exploration, smelting and refining of copper and other minerals in Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador and Chile.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
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