Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsSSR Mining Inc (SSRM)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$175.47
-1.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $153.26B
SSRM
SSR Mining Inc
$26.68
+6.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $6.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 668% more annual revenue ($14.55B vs $1.89B). SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 12.2%. SSRM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.02. SSRM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SSRM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 52.5%
Revenue surging 83.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 2967.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.4x 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 34.1% and operating margin at 58.3%. Revenue growth of 36.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SSRM
The strongest argument for SSRM centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 83.7% demonstrates continued momentum. 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 carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
SSRM is growing revenue faster at 83.7% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SSRM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 65/100) and 83.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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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