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FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FPMB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:FPMB - US35671D8570 - Common Stock

35.955 EUR
+0.8 (+2.28%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 5:29:51 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

FPMB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 43 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. FPMB scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FPMB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FPMB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year FPMB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years FPMB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years FPMB had a positive operating cash flow.
FPMB.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFPMB.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of FPMB (3.37%) is better than 60.47% of its industry peers.
FPMB has a Return On Equity of 10.47%. This is in the better half of the industry: FPMB outperforms 72.09% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of FPMB (8.58%) is better than 69.77% of its industry peers.
FPMB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.37%
ROE 10.47%
ROIC 8.58%
ROA(3y)4.57%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)14.67%
ROE(5y)16.12%
ROIC(3y)9.07%
ROIC(5y)8.64%
FPMB.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFPMB.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

FPMB's Profit Margin of 7.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FPMB outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
FPMB's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
FPMB has a Operating Margin of 26.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FPMB outperforms 86.05% of its industry peers.
FPMB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 29.73%, FPMB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FPMB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.96%
PM (TTM) 7.38%
GM 29.73%
OM growth 3Y-9.21%
OM growth 5Y41.84%
PM growth 3Y-26.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.56%
GM growth 5Y27.78%
FPMB.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFPMB.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FPMB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FPMB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FPMB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
FPMB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
FPMB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingFPMB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B
FPMB.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFPMB.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.98 indicates that FPMB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
FPMB has a Altman-Z score of 1.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FPMB outperforms 41.86% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FPMB is 4.33, which is a neutral value as it means it would take FPMB, 4.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FPMB (4.33) is better than 69.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49 indicates that FPMB is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FPMB (0.49) is worse than 72.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 4.33
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.29%
FPMB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFPMB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that FPMB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
FPMB has a Current ratio of 2.47. This is in the better half of the industry: FPMB outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
FPMB has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that FPMB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FPMB's Quick ratio of 1.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FPMB outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.47
Quick Ratio 1.21
FPMB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFPMB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FPMB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.08%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 136.19% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, FPMB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.64% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FPMB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.07% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.08%
EPS 3Y-22.27%
EPS 5Y136.19%
EPS Q2Q%17.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.64%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%14.46%

3.2 Future

FPMB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.03% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FPMB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.7%
EPS Next 2Y35.29%
EPS Next 3Y27.51%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue Next Year-1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.22%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
FPMB.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFPMB.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B
FPMB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFPMB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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 28.54 indicates a quite expensive valuation of FPMB.
FPMB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. FPMB is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, FPMB is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.61 indicates a correct valuation of FPMB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPMB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FPMB is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.94. FPMB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.54
Fwd PE 15.61
FPMB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFPMB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FPMB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FPMB is valued a bit cheaper than 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.2
EV/EBITDA 6.9
FPMB.DE Per share dataFPMB.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FPMB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
FPMB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as FPMB's earnings are expected to grow with 27.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y35.29%
EPS Next 3Y27.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%, FPMB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, FPMB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, FPMB is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%

5.2 History

The dividend of FPMB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 24.59%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
FPMB.DE Yearly Dividends per shareFPMB.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

45.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FPMB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of FPMB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.38%
EPS Next 2Y35.29%
EPS Next 3Y27.51%
FPMB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFPMB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B
FPMB.DE Dividend Payout.FPMB.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FPMB.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC

FRA:FPMB (10/20/2025, 5:29:51 PM)

35.955

+0.8 (+2.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)07-23 2025-07-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Inst Owners87.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap51.62B
Analysts73.85
Price Target41.38 (15.09%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.44%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.59%
DP45.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.22%
Max EPS beat(2)17.82%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)18.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.22%
Max EPS beat(4)50.97%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.02%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)15.34%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.3%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.3%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.37%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.76%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.67%
PT rev (1m)-3.37%
PT rev (3m)-5.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.54
Fwd PE 15.61
P/S 2.34
P/FCF 28.2
P/OCF 9.19
P/B 3.31
P/tB 3.31
EV/EBITDA 6.9
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)2.3
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)1.27
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY10.88%
SpS15.4
BVpS10.86
TBVpS10.86
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)0.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.37%
ROE 10.47%
ROCE 13.66%
ROIC 8.58%
ROICexc 9.41%
ROICexgc 9.41%
OM 26.96%
PM (TTM) 7.38%
GM 29.73%
FCFM 8.28%
ROA(3y)4.57%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)14.67%
ROE(5y)16.12%
ROIC(3y)9.07%
ROIC(5y)8.64%
ROICexc(3y)10.38%
ROICexc(5y)10.08%
ROICexgc(3y)10.49%
ROICexgc(5y)10.2%
ROCE(3y)14.44%
ROCE(5y)13.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.57%
ROICexcg growth 5Y51.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y51.37%
OM growth 3Y-9.21%
OM growth 5Y41.84%
PM growth 3Y-26.75%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.56%
GM growth 5Y27.78%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.49
Debt/FCF 4.33
Debt/EBITDA 0.97
Cap/Depr 194.76%
Cap/Sales 17.13%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 71.06%
Profit Quality 112.17%
Current Ratio 2.47
Quick Ratio 1.21
Altman-Z 1.98
F-Score7
WACC8.29%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)195.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)163.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.05%
Profit Quality(3y)77.69%
Profit Quality(5y)108.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.08%
EPS 3Y-22.27%
EPS 5Y136.19%
EPS Q2Q%17.39%
EPS Next Y25.7%
EPS Next 2Y35.29%
EPS Next 3Y27.51%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.64%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%14.46%
Revenue Next Year-1.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.22%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.88%
EBIT growth 5Y58.95%
EBIT Next Year52.01%
EBIT Next 3Y26.01%
EBIT Next 5Y8.87%
FCF growth 1Y288.02%
FCF growth 3Y-21.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y44.2%
OCF growth 3Y-2.46%
OCF growth 5Y37.03%