Tax

Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit)

Southern Copper Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to -$8.48M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 35.1%, from -$13.05M to -$8.48M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Other Tax Expense (Benefit) shows an upward trend with a -28.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 27, 2026

How to read this metric

A benefit (negative expense) often indicates timing differences such as accelerated depreciation, while an expense indicates the reversal of deferred tax assets.

Detailed definition

Reflects the non-cash tax impact resulting from temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax reporting...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric for large corporations with significant capital assets and complex tax structures.

Metric ID: scco_deferred_other_tax_expense_benefit

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value-$126.30M$118.60M-$59.10M-$52.20M-$33.90M
YoY Change+193.9%-149.8%+11.7%+35.1%
Range-$126.30M$118.60M
CAGR-28.0%
Avg YoY Growth+22.7%
Median YoY Growth+23.4%
Current Streak2 years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Copper's deferred other tax expense (benefit)?
Southern Copper (SCCO) reported deferred other tax expense (benefit) of -$8.48M in Q4 2025.
How has Southern Copper's deferred other tax expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
Southern Copper's deferred other tax expense (benefit) increased by 35.1% year-over-year, from -$13.05M to -$8.48M.
What is the long-term trend for Southern Copper's deferred other tax expense (benefit)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Southern Copper's deferred other tax expense (benefit) has grown at a -28.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$126.30M to -$33.90M.
What does deferred other tax expense (benefit) mean?
Non-cash tax adjustments related to future tax obligations or benefits.