Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsSantacruz Silver Mining Ltd. Common Shares (SCZM)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$199.06
+3.12%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $162.83B
SCZM
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. Common Shares
$8.40
+5.40%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $585.19M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 4016% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $383.60M). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 16.0%. SCZM trades at a lower P/E of 10.0x. SCZM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SCZM
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 45 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 81.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 182.4% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SCZM
The strongest argument for SCZM centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.0% and operating margin at 26.6%. Revenue growth of 81.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SCZM
The primary concerns for SCZM are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCZM carries more volatility with a beta of 2.79 — expect wider price swings.
SCZM is growing revenue faster at 81.4% — 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
SCZM scores higher overall (69/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 16.0% margins and 81.4% revenue growth. 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 →Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd. Common Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd., engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, production, and operation of mineral properties in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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