Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsSSR Mining Inc (SSRM)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$191.75
-1.11%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $169.30B
SSRM
SSR Mining Inc
$28.27
-4.75%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $5.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 717% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $1.93B). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 12.3%. SSRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.02. SSRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SSRM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 47 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.2%
Revenue surging 40.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 71.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 43.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.1x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
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 35.9% and operating margin at 61.2%. Revenue growth of 40.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SSRM
The strongest argument for SSRM centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SSRM
The primary concerns for SSRM are Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while SSRM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SCCO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 40.6% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SSRM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 65/100). 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.
Visit Website →SSR Mining Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
SSR Mining Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of precious metal resource properties in Turkey and the Americas. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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