Southern Copper Profit Margin

Southern Copper posts a profit margin of 35.9% as of June 2026. That compares with 2732.31% in the prior-year period — down 98.7% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 16.09%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Southern Copper's profit margin was 2732.31%. The latest reading is 35.9% — a 98.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Materials stocks, a profit margin near 16.09% is typical. Southern Copper's 35.9% is higher that level. That is roughly 123.1% above the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Southern Copper's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 35.9% as of June 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for SCCO's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 16.09%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Southern Copper's other metric pages and overview cover the third.