NEM vs. SCCO: Newmont vs. Southern Copper Stock Comparison

July 10, 2026

How do Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

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.

Company profile comparison for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Profile Item	NEM	SCCO
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	101.21 billion USD	145.53 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	March 17, 1980	January 5, 1996
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

NEM

SCCO

GSPC

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
Total Return (1Y)	63.09%	85.48%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	33.85%	41.75%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	11.37%	28.33%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

NEM

SCCO

GSPC

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	47.83%	49.93%
Beta (5Y)	0.47	1.13
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-62.40%	-43.07%
Avg. Volume (3M)	8.05M	1.38M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

NEM and SCCO are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.23	1.63
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.71	2.43

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Newmont (NEM) at 25.83% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 46.34% sit in the top peer quartile for ROE, suggesting each generates more profit from shareholders’ equity than typical industry peers.

NEM

Materials industry group

25.83%

Max: 51.93%
NEM: 25.83%
Q3: 17.83%
Median: 5.78%
Q1: -10.30%
Min: -50.42%

SCCO

Materials industry group

46.34%

Max: 51.93%
SCCO: 46.34%
Q3: 17.83%
Median: 5.78%
Q1: -10.30%
Min: -50.42%

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their ROE against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Net 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 margin quartile of their industries.

NEM

Materials industry group

33.87%

Max: 35.99%
NEM: 33.87%
Q3: 14.91%
Median: 3.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -21.87%

SCCO

Materials industry group

34.13%

Max: 35.99%
SCCO: 34.13%
Q3: 14.91%
Median: 3.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -21.87%

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their net margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Newmont (NEM) at 61.38% and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 58.34% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

NEM

Materials industry group

61.38%

Max: 66.92%
NEM: 61.38%
Q3: 27.44%
Median: 9.79%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -32.85%

SCCO

Materials industry group

58.34%

Max: 66.92%
SCCO: 58.34%
Q3: 27.44%
Median: 9.79%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -32.85%

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their operating margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
ROE (TTM)	25.83%	46.34%
ROA (TTM)	14.89%	23.81%
Net Margin (TTM)	33.87%	34.13%
Operating Margin (TTM)	61.38%	58.34%
Gross 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 Metrics

Revenue growth metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
Revenue Growth (YoY)	21.34%	17.38%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	23.91%	10.13%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth Metrics

EPS growth metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
EPS Growth (YoY)	118.84%	25.41%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	17.64%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Newmont (NEM) at 2.44 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 4.38 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

NEM

Materials industry group

2.44

Max: 6.31
Q3: 3.53
NEM: 2.44
Median: 2.27
Q1: 1.43
Min: 0.12

SCCO

Materials industry group

4.38

Max: 6.31
SCCO: 4.38
Q3: 3.53
Median: 2.27
Q1: 1.43
Min: 0.12

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their current ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Newmont (NEM) at 0.16 and Southern Copper (SCCO) at 0.62 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

NEM

Materials industry group

0.16

Max: 2.02
Q3: 0.92
Median: 0.44
NEM: 0.16
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

SCCO

Materials industry group

0.62

Max: 2.02
Q3: 0.92
SCCO: 0.62
Median: 0.44
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.44	4.38
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.16	0.62
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.20	0.23

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Southern Copper (SCCO) at 1.97% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Newmont (NEM) at 1.09% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, SCCO the richer one.

NEM

Materials industry group

1.09%

Max: 4.72%
Q3: 1.96%
NEM: 1.09%
Median: 0.56%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

SCCO

Materials industry group

1.97%

Max: 4.72%
SCCO: 1.97%
Q3: 1.96%
Median: 0.56%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Newmont (NEM) at 13.10% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 56.33% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

NEM

Materials industry group

13.10%

Max: 90.00%
Q3: 38.54%
NEM: 13.10%
Median: 9.04%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

SCCO

Materials industry group

56.33%

Max: 90.00%
SCCO: 56.33%
Q3: 38.54%
Median: 9.04%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.09%	1.97%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	13.10%	56.33%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Newmont (NEM) at 12.30 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 28.32 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for NEM, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

NEM

Materials industry group

12.30

Max: 58.09
Q3: 31.56
Median: 20.80
Q1: 13.38
NEM: 12.30
Min: 4.51

SCCO

Materials industry group

28.32

Max: 58.09
Q3: 31.56
SCCO: 28.32
Median: 20.80
Q1: 13.38
Min: 4.51

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Newmont (NEM) at 4.05 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 10.00 sits in the pricier quartile — SCCO costs more per dollar of sales.

NEM

Materials industry group

4.05

Max: 10.46
Q3: 4.63
NEM: 4.05
Median: 1.89
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.00

SCCO

Materials industry group

10.00

Max: 10.46
SCCO: 10.00
Q3: 4.63
Median: 1.89
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.00

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Newmont (NEM) at 2.91 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while Southern Copper (SCCO) at 12.35 prices above its benchmark range — SCCO looks rich relative to book.

NEM

Materials industry group

2.91

Max: 7.68
Q3: 4.11
NEM: 2.91
Median: 2.31
Q1: 1.37
Min: -0.33

SCCO

Materials industry group

12.35

SCCO: 12.35
Max: 7.68
Q3: 4.11
Median: 2.31
Q1: 1.37
Min: -0.33

Newmont (NEM) vs. Southern Copper (SCCO): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Newmont (NEM) and Southern Copper (SCCO)
Metric	NEM	SCCO
P/E Ratio (TTM)	12.30	28.32
P/S Ratio (TTM)	4.05	10.00
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	2.91	12.35
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	9.69%	2.92%