FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FCX • US35671D8570

62.51 USD
+1.42 (+2.32%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 10:06 AM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to FCX. FCX was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. FCX scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FCX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • FCX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year FCX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years FCX has always been profitable.
  • FCX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FCX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFCX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.76%, FCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.56%, FCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of FCX (8.04%) is better than 71.34% of its industry peers.
  • FCX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.59%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.57%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.76%
ROE 11.56%
ROIC 8.04%
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)11.14%
ROE(5y)17.28%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)9.7%
FCX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFCX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.43%, FCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FCX has grown nicely.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 25.16%, FCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FCX has grown nicely.
  • FCX has a Gross Margin of 28.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCX outperforms 64.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FCX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.16%
PM (TTM) 8.43%
GM 28.16%
OM growth 3Y-6.69%
OM growth 5Y9.9%
PM growth 3Y-17.59%
PM growth 5Y15.17%
GM growth 3Y-6.4%
GM growth 5Y7.56%
FCX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFCX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), FCX is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, FCX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FCX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • FCX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
FCX Yearly Shares OutstandingFCX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B
FCX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFCX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • FCX has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. This is not the best score and indicates that FCX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.35, FCX is not doing good in the industry: 67.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • FCX has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as FCX would need 6.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • FCX's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.40 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FCX outperforms 67.52% of its industry peers.
  • FCX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating FCX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of FCX (0.53) is worse than 74.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 6.4
Altman-Z 2.35
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC10.65%
FCX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFCX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FCX has a Current Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that FCX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FCX has a Current ratio (2.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • FCX has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that FCX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FCX has a Quick ratio of 1.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: FCX underperforms 68.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.29
Quick Ratio 1.05
FCX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFCX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.05% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.51% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.81% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 12.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.05%
EPS 3Y-10.37%
EPS 5Y26.51%
EPS Q2Q%51.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.81%
Revenue growth 3Y4.39%
Revenue growth 5Y12.79%
Sales Q2Q%-1.52%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, FCX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.00% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FCX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.99% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.72%
EPS Next 2Y40.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue Next Year12.77%
Revenue Next 2Y14.26%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
FCX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFCX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
FCX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFCX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 35.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FCX.
  • 69.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FCX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, FCX is valued a bit more expensive.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.39, FCX is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FCX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • FCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.72
Fwd PE 23.39
FCX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFCX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FCX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FCX is valued a bit cheaper than 72.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 55.3
EV/EBITDA 10.76
FCX Per share dataFCX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FCX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of FCX may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as FCX's earnings are expected to grow with 23.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)1.35
EPS Next 2Y40.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FCX has a yearly dividend return of 0.97%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, FCX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FCX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.97%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FCX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 64.36%!
  • FCX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)64.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
FCX Yearly Dividends per shareFCX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 39.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FCX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • FCX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.59%
EPS Next 2Y40.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
FCX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFCX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
FCX Dividend Payout.FCX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FCX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC

NYSE:FCX (2/18/2026, 10:06:09 AM)

62.51

+1.42 (+2.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-22
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners85.97%
Inst Owner Change-0.25%
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner Change-0.12%
Market Cap89.76B
Revenue(TTM)25.91B
Net Income(TTM)2.19B
Analysts77.86
Price Target62.23 (-0.45%)
Short Float %2.45%
Short Ratio1.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.97%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)64.36%
DP39.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-15
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)41.69%
Min EPS beat(2)21.43%
Max EPS beat(2)61.94%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)25.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.22%
Max EPS beat(4)61.94%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)24.99%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)20.85%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)17.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.14%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.3%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.46%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.85%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.58%
PT rev (1m)21.89%
PT rev (3m)28.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)20.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.72
Fwd PE 23.39
P/S 3.46
P/FCF 55.3
P/OCF 16
P/B 4.75
P/tB 4.75
EV/EBITDA 10.76
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY2.8%
EPS(NY)2.67
Fwd EY4.28%
FCF(TTM)1.13
FCFY1.81%
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY6.25%
SpS18.05
BVpS13.16
TBVpS13.16
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)1.35
Graham Number22.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.76%
ROE 11.56%
ROCE 12.5%
ROIC 8.04%
ROICexc 8.68%
ROICexgc 8.68%
OM 25.16%
PM (TTM) 8.43%
GM 28.16%
FCFM 6.26%
ROA(3y)3.58%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)11.14%
ROE(5y)17.28%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)9.7%
ROICexc(3y)9.39%
ROICexc(5y)11.23%
ROICexgc(3y)9.45%
ROICexgc(5y)11.34%
ROCE(3y)13.36%
ROCE(5y)15.09%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.55%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.26%
OM growth 3Y-6.69%
OM growth 5Y9.9%
PM growth 3Y-17.59%
PM growth 5Y15.17%
GM growth 3Y-6.4%
GM growth 5Y7.56%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 6.4
Debt/EBITDA 1.13
Cap/Depr 177.67%
Cap/Sales 15.38%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 64.02%
Profit Quality 74.28%
Current Ratio 2.29
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z 2.35
F-Score5
WACC10.65%
ROIC/WACC0.75
Cap/Depr(3y)199.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)173.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.37%
Profit Quality(3y)84.67%
Profit Quality(5y)87.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.05%
EPS 3Y-10.37%
EPS 5Y26.51%
EPS Q2Q%51.61%
EPS Next Y52.72%
EPS Next 2Y40.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.81%
Revenue growth 3Y4.39%
Revenue growth 5Y12.79%
Sales Q2Q%-1.52%
Revenue Next Year12.77%
Revenue Next 2Y14.26%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.59%
EBIT growth 5Y23.95%
EBIT Next Year76.34%
EBIT Next 3Y35.23%
EBIT Next 5Y14.35%
FCF growth 1Y-40.48%
FCF growth 3Y-3.82%
FCF growth 5Y8.98%
OCF growth 1Y-21.65%
OCF growth 3Y2.97%
OCF growth 5Y13.21%

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC / FCX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FCX.


What is the valuation status of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of FCX stock?

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) stock?

The financial health rating of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) is expected to grow by 52.72% in the next year.