Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$152.71
-4.44%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $132.01B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$293.10
-7.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $100.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 25% more annual revenue ($13.42B vs $10.73B). WDC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 32.3%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
WDC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.3%
Fair Value
$242.89
Current Price
$152.71
$90.18 discount
Margin of Safety
-311.2%
Fair Value
$66.57
Current Price
$293.10
$226.53 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 54.5%
Revenue surging 39.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 60.4% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Revenue declined 41.0%
Earnings declined 95.9%
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 32.3% and operating margin at 54.5%. Revenue growth of 39.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 15.4%. PEG of 0.69 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 : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while WDC is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.85 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 39.0% — sustainability is the question.
SCCO generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SCCO scores higher overall (65/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 32.3% margins and 39.0% 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 →Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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