FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FCX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:FCX • US35671D8570

62.84 USD
+0.8 (+1.29%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
62.95 USD
+0.11 (+0.18%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:06:53 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall FCX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FCX against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. FCX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FCX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FCX was profitable.
  • In the past year FCX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • FCX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years FCX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • FCX has a better Return On Assets (3.76%) than 69.43% of its industry peers.
  • FCX has a Return On Equity of 11.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: FCX outperforms 78.98% of its industry peers.
  • FCX has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.04%) 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 10.56%.
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

  • FCX has a better Profit Margin (8.43%) than 73.25% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FCX has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.16%, FCX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FCX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • FCX's Gross Margin of 28.16% is fine compared to the rest 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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FCX is destroying value.
  • FCX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, FCX has less shares outstanding
  • 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 2.37. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.37, FCX is doing worse than 68.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.40, FCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that FCX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of FCX (0.53) is worse than 75.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.53
Debt/FCF 6.4
Altman-Z 2.37
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC10.68%
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.
  • The Current ratio of FCX (2.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of FCX (1.05) is worse than 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.
  • FCX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.51% yearly.
  • 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

  • FCX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.82% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y52.72%
EPS Next 2Y40.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
EPS Next 5Y3.82%
Revenue Next Year12.77%
Revenue Next 2Y14.26%
Revenue Next 3Y9.92%
Revenue Next 5Y4.76%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FCX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFCX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
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 35.91 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FCX.
  • 70.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FCX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of FCX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.97), we can say FCX is valued slightly more expensively.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FCX.
  • FCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.96, FCX is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.91
Fwd PE 23.51
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

  • FCX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FCX is cheaper than 80.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 71.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FCX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 55.6
EV/EBITDA 10.92
FCX Per share dataFCX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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.
  • FCX's earnings are expected to grow with 23.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 Yield of 1.01%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, FCX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 1.01, FCX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of FCX grows each year by 64.36%, which is quite nice.
  • 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

  • FCX pays out 39.59% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (2/13/2026, 8:06:53 PM)

After market: 62.95 +0.11 (+0.18%)

62.84

+0.8 (+1.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-22
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners85.97%
Inst Owner Change-1.06%
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner Change-0.26%
Market Cap90.23B
Revenue(TTM)25.91B
Net Income(TTM)2.19B
Analysts79.26
Price Target62.23 (-0.97%)
Short Float %2.34%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.01%
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)7.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)20.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.91
Fwd PE 23.51
P/S 3.48
P/FCF 55.6
P/OCF 16.08
P/B 4.77
P/tB 4.77
EV/EBITDA 10.92
EPS(TTM)1.75
EY2.78%
EPS(NY)2.67
Fwd EY4.25%
FCF(TTM)1.13
FCFY1.8%
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY6.22%
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 2.37
F-Score5
WACC10.68%
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 5Y3.82%
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 5Y4.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.59%
EBIT growth 5Y23.95%
EBIT Next Year76.34%
EBIT Next 3Y35.23%
EBIT Next 5Y14.62%
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

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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.