Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vsSimpson Manufacturing Company Inc (SSD)
SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation
$195.70
-0.21%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $163.37B
SSD
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
$171.23
-0.70%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Southern Copper Corporation generates 552% more annual revenue ($15.79B vs $2.42B). SCCO leads profitability with a 35.9% profit margin vs 15.7%. SSD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.80. SCCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
SCCO
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SSD
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 24.4%
Earnings expanding 25.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.3x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : SSD
The strongest argument for SSD centers on Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.7% and operating margin at 24.4%.
Bear Case : SCCO
The primary concerns for SCCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SSD
The primary concerns for SSD are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCCO profiles as a growth stock while SSD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SSD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
SCCO is growing revenue faster at 40.6% — 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 62/100), backed by strong 35.9% margins and 40.6% 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.
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BASIC MATERIALS · LUMBER & WOOD PRODUCTION · USA
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. designs, designs, manufactures and sells products for the construction of wooden and concrete buildings. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
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