Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsWestern Copper and Gold Corp (WRN)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$175.47
-1.95%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $153.26B
WRN
Western Copper and Gold Corp
$2.02
-1.46%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $480.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SCCO leads profitability with a 34.1% profit margin vs 0.0%. WRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.34. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
WRN
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
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 : WRN
The strongest argument for WRN centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. PEG of 1.34 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 : WRN
The primary concerns for WRN are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. A P/E of 213.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while WRN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WRN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.75 — 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 33/100), backed by strong 34.1% margins and 36.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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 Copper and Gold Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Western Copper and Gold Corporation, an exploration-stage company, is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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