Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsTernium SA ADR (TX)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$175.47
-1.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $153.26B
TX
Ternium SA ADR
$48.07
-2.55%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $9.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ternium SA ADR generates 7% more annual revenue ($15.61B vs $14.55B). SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 3.7%. TX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.13. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
TX
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 218.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
3.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : TX
The strongest argument for TX centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.13 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 : TX
The primary concerns for TX are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while TX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 36.2% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins and 36.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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 →Ternium SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Ternium SA manufactures and processes various steel products in Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, Brazil, the United States, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
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