Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO)
This page compares Newmont (NEM) with Southern Copper (SCCO) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO) both belong to the Metals & Mining industry, though NEM is classified under Gold while SCCO falls under Copper.
| Symbol | NEM | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Newmont Corporation | Southern Copper Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Materials | Materials |
| GICS Industry Group | Materials | Materials |
| GICS Industry | Metals & Mining | Metals & Mining |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Gold | Copper |
| Market Capitalization | 115.65 billion USD | 149.44 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | January 5, 1996 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | NEM | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -0.67% | 1.32% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -13.61% | -7.70% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 20.74% | 35.67% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 105.79% | 98.98% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -2.48% | 4.33% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 8.49% | 24.85% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 7.06M | 1.41M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.65M | 1.88M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 49.98% | 54.01% |
| Beta | 0.45 | 1.09 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Newmont (NEM) at 25.22% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 45.91% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.
NEM
Materials industry group
25.22%
- Max
- 49.09%
- Q3
- 18.47%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- -5.03%
- Min
- -38.79%
SCCO
Materials industry group
45.91%
- Max
- 49.09%
- Q3
- 18.47%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- -5.03%
- Min
- -38.79%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Newmont (NEM) at 33.87% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 34.13% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.
NEM
Materials industry group
33.87%
- Max
- 40.32%
- Q3
- 18.06%
- Median
- 6.86%
- Q1
- 0.59%
- Min
- -21.88%
SCCO
Materials industry group
34.13%
- Max
- 40.32%
- Q3
- 18.06%
- Median
- 6.86%
- Q1
- 0.59%
- Min
- -21.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Newmont (NEM) at 52.42% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 54.62% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.
NEM
Materials industry group
52.42%
- Max
- 64.98%
- Q3
- 28.63%
- Median
- 11.52%
- Q1
- 4.33%
- Min
- -31.09%
SCCO
Materials industry group
54.62%
- Max
- 64.98%
- Q3
- 28.63%
- Median
- 11.52%
- Q1
- 4.33%
- Min
- -31.09%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | NEM | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 25.22% | 45.91% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 15.06% | 23.87% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.87% | 34.13% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 52.42% | 54.62% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 68.29% | 62.71% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Newmont (NEM) at 2.44 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 4.38 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.
NEM
Materials industry group
2.44
- Max
- 5.33
- Q3
- 3.05
- Median
- 2.02
- Q1
- 1.40
- Min
- 0.02
SCCO
Materials industry group
4.38
- Max
- 5.33
- Q3
- 3.05
- Median
- 2.02
- Q1
- 1.40
- Min
- 0.02
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Newmont (NEM) at 0.16 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Southern Copper (SCCO) at 0.57, which sits around the industry mid-range.
NEM
Materials industry group
0.16
- Max
- 1.77
- Q3
- 0.91
- Median
- 0.50
- Q1
- 0.19
- Min
- 0.00
SCCO
Materials industry group
0.57
- Max
- 1.77
- Q3
- 0.91
- Median
- 0.50
- Q1
- 0.19
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Newmont (NEM) at 184.08 and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 41.00 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) above their industry benchmark ranges, indicating wide cushions to cover interest expense from operating income or EBIT.
NEM
Materials industry group
184.08
- Max
- 28.84
- Q3
- 11.94
- Median
- 3.62
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -13.32
SCCO
Materials industry group
41.00
- Max
- 28.84
- Q3
- 11.94
- Median
- 3.62
- Q1
- 0.10
- Min
- -13.32
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | NEM | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 2.44 | 4.38 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.95 | 3.75 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 184.08 | 41.00 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | NEM | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 45.85% | 36.18% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 26.93% | 21.70% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 23.91% | 10.13% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 14.54% | 10.94% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | NEM | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 78.85% | 60.79% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 73.11% | 34.15% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 16.91% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 12.75% | 21.84% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Newmont (NEM) at 0.96% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 1.88% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.
NEM
Materials industry group
0.96%
- Max
- 5.85%
- Q3
- 2.35%
- Median
- 0.79%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SCCO
Materials industry group
1.88%
- Max
- 5.85%
- Q3
- 2.35%
- Median
- 0.79%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Newmont (NEM) at 13.08% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Southern Copper (SCCO) at 55.40% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
NEM
Materials industry group
13.08%
- Max
- 95.49%
- Q3
- 40.11%
- Median
- 17.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SCCO
Materials industry group
55.40%
- Max
- 95.49%
- Q3
- 40.11%
- Median
- 17.45%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | NEM | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.96% | 1.88% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 13.08% | 55.40% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Newmont (NEM) at 13.68 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 29.45 sits around the industry midpoint — NEM has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.
NEM
Materials industry group
13.68
- Max
- 59.43
- Q3
- 33.55
- Median
- 20.95
- Q1
- 14.63
- Min
- 3.34
SCCO
Materials industry group
29.45
- Max
- 59.43
- Q3
- 33.55
- Median
- 20.95
- Q1
- 14.63
- Min
- 3.34
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Newmont (NEM) at 4.63 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but Southern Copper (SCCO) at 10.05 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with SCCO higher.
NEM
Materials industry group
4.63
- Max
- 7.98
- Q3
- 4.26
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.17
SCCO
Materials industry group
10.05
- Max
- 7.98
- Q3
- 4.26
- Median
- 1.99
- Q1
- 0.95
- Min
- 0.17
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Newmont (NEM) at 3.35 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 11.96 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for SCCO relative to peers.
NEM
Materials industry group
3.35
- Max
- 7.51
- Q3
- 4.11
- Median
- 2.71
- Q1
- 1.57
- Min
- 0.33
SCCO
Materials industry group
11.96
- Max
- 7.51
- Q3
- 4.11
- Median
- 2.71
- Q1
- 1.57
- Min
- 0.33
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | NEM | SCCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 13.68 | 29.45 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.63 | 10.05 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 3.35 | 11.96 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 12.31 | 34.20 |