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Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO)

This page compares Newmont (NEM) with Southern Copper (SCCO) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, 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.

SymbolNEMSCCO
NameNewmont CorporationSouthern Copper Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorMaterialsMaterials
GICS Industry GroupMaterialsMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & MiningMetals & Mining
GICS Sub-IndustryGoldCopper
Market Capitalization105.20 billion USD146.15 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980January 5, 1996
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Newmont (NEM) at 12.83 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 28.91 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

12.83

Max
59.04
Q3
32.64
Median
21.03
Q1
14.86
Min
4.60

SCCO

Materials industry group

28.91

Max
59.04
Q3
32.64
Median
21.03
Q1
14.86
Min
4.60
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Newmont (NEM) at 4.21 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 10.04 sits in the pricier quartile — SCCO costs more per dollar of sales.

NEM

Materials industry group

4.21

Max
10.04
Q3
4.49
Median
1.98
Q1
0.74
Min
0.00

SCCO

Materials industry group

10.04

Max
10.04
Q3
4.49
Median
1.98
Q1
0.74
Min
0.00
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Newmont (NEM) at 3.03 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 12.40 prices above its benchmark range — SCCO looks rich relative to book.

NEM

Materials industry group

3.03

Max
7.93
Q3
4.27
Median
2.49
Q1
1.39
Min
-0.48

SCCO

Materials industry group

12.40

Max
7.93
Q3
4.27
Median
2.49
Q1
1.39
Min
-0.48
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolNEMSCCO
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)12.8328.91
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)4.2110.04
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)3.0312.40
Free Cash Flow Yield9.32%2.91%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Newmont (NEM) at 25.83% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 46.34% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

NEM

Materials industry group

25.83%

Max
51.93%
Q3
17.55%
Median
5.92%
Q1
-10.29%
Min
-50.42%

SCCO

Materials industry group

46.34%

Max
51.93%
Q3
17.55%
Median
5.92%
Q1
-10.29%
Min
-50.42%
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Newmont (NEM) at 33.87% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 34.13% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top Net Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.

NEM

Materials industry group

33.87%

Max
35.99%
Q3
14.87%
Median
3.80%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-21.87%

SCCO

Materials industry group

34.13%

Max
35.99%
Q3
14.87%
Median
3.80%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-21.87%
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Newmont (NEM) at 61.38% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 58.34% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.

NEM

Materials industry group

61.38%

Max
66.92%
Q3
27.27%
Median
9.63%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-32.85%

SCCO

Materials industry group

58.34%

Max
66.92%
Q3
27.27%
Median
9.63%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-32.85%
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolNEMSCCO
Return on Equity (TTM)25.83%46.34%
Return on Assets (TTM)14.89%23.81%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)33.87%34.13%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)61.38%58.34%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)67.36%62.71%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolNEMSCCO
1-Year Revenue Growth21.34%17.38%
3-Year Revenue CAGR23.91%10.13%

EPS Growth

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolNEMSCCO
1-Year EPS Growth118.84%25.41%
3-Year EPS CAGR--17.64%

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
6.31
Q3
3.52
Median
2.28
Q1
1.43
Min
0.12

SCCO

Materials industry group

4.38

Max
6.31
Q3
3.52
Median
2.28
Q1
1.43
Min
0.12
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Newmont (NEM) at 0.16 and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 0.62 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

NEM

Materials industry group

0.16

Max
2.02
Q3
0.92
Median
0.44
Q1
0.14
Min
0.00

SCCO

Materials industry group

0.62

Max
2.02
Q3
0.92
Median
0.44
Q1
0.14
Min
0.00
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolNEMSCCO
Current Ratio (MRQ)2.444.38
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.160.62
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.200.23

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Southern Copper (SCCO) at 2.28% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Newmont (NEM) at 1.06%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

NEM

Materials industry group

1.06%

Max
4.61%
Q3
1.97%
Median
0.58%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

SCCO

Materials industry group

2.28%

Max
4.61%
Q3
1.97%
Median
0.58%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Newmont (NEM) at 13.10% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Southern Copper (SCCO) at 56.33% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

NEM

Materials industry group

13.10%

Max
90.00%
Q3
38.50%
Median
8.90%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

SCCO

Materials industry group

56.33%

Max
90.00%
Q3
38.50%
Median
8.90%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolNEMSCCO
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.06%2.28%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)13.10%56.33%

Performance & Risk

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Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolNEMSCCO
1-Year Return91.07%89.39%
1-Year Volatility46.94%48.77%
Beta0.471.13
3-Month Avg. Volume8.93M1.54M