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

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:FPMB - US35671D8570 - Common Stock

48.265 EUR
+2.13 (+4.63%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall FPMB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated FPMB against 42 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. FPMB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, FPMB is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
In the past 5 years FPMB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years FPMB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B 6B 8B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.61%, FPMB is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of FPMB (10.99%) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.53%, FPMB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FPMB is in line with the industry average of 7.48%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.61%
ROE 10.99%
ROIC 8.53%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

FPMB has a Profit Margin of 7.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: FPMB outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FPMB has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.78%, FPMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FPMB has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 29.63%, FPMB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
FPMB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.78%
PM (TTM) 7.9%
GM 29.63%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FPMB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, FPMB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
FPMB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingFPMB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

FPMB has an Altman-Z score of 2.33. This is not the best score and indicates that FPMB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of FPMB (2.33) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FPMB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.44. This is a neutral value as FPMB would need 4.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FPMB (4.44) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that FPMB is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FPMB (0.48) is worse than 70.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 4.44
Altman-Z 2.33
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.68%
FPMB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFPMB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.45 indicates that FPMB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.45, FPMB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that FPMB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FPMB (1.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 1.19
FPMB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFPMB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FPMB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.19%, which is quite good.
FPMB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 136.19% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.41% in the past 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)11.19%
EPS 3Y-22.27%
EPS 5Y136.19%
EPS Q2Q%31.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.41%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, FPMB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2.72%
EPS Next 2Y22.78%
EPS Next 3Y26.05%
EPS Next 5Y10.94%
Revenue Next Year-1.27%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
FPMB.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFPMB.DE 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
FPMB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFPMB.DE 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

FPMB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.23.
FPMB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. FPMB is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.36, which means the current valuation is very expensive for FPMB.
FPMB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FPMB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.92), we can say FPMB is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.23
Fwd PE 25.36
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FPMB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: FPMB is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FPMB is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.51
EV/EBITDA 9.25
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

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of FPMB may justify a higher PE ratio.
FPMB's earnings are expected to grow with 26.05% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)12.96
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y22.78%
EPS Next 3Y26.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FPMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
FPMB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.66.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.11, FPMB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FPMB grows each year by 24.59%, which is quite nice.
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 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

42.13% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FPMB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
FPMB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.13%
EPS Next 2Y22.78%
EPS Next 3Y26.05%
FPMB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFPMB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B
FPMB.DE Dividend Payout.FPMB.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FPMB.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC

FRA:FPMB (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

48.265

+2.13 (+4.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners85.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap69.31B
Revenue(TTM)26.00B
Net Income(TTM)2.05B
Analysts79.26
Price Target43.89 (-9.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.11%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.59%
DP42.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.63%
Min EPS beat(2)17.82%
Max EPS beat(2)21.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)22.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.22%
Max EPS beat(4)50.97%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.86%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)16.68%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.99%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.3%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.93%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.88%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.96%
PT rev (1m)3.91%
PT rev (3m)6.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 35.23
Fwd PE 25.36
P/S 3.1
P/FCF 38.51
P/OCF 12.7
P/B 4.32
P/tB 4.32
EV/EBITDA 9.25
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY2.84%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY3.94%
FCF(TTM)1.25
FCFY2.6%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY7.87%
SpS15.55
BVpS11.18
TBVpS11.18
PEG (NY)12.96
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number18.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.61%
ROE 10.99%
ROCE 13.57%
ROIC 8.53%
ROICexc 9.31%
ROICexgc 9.31%
OM 26.78%
PM (TTM) 7.9%
GM 29.63%
FCFM 8.06%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.57%
ROICexgc 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 0.48
Debt/FCF 4.44
Debt/EBITDA 0.96
Cap/Depr 185.45%
Cap/Sales 16.38%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.61%
Profit Quality 102.05%
Current Ratio 2.45
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 2.33
F-Score7
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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)11.19%
EPS 3Y-22.27%
EPS 5Y136.19%
EPS Q2Q%31.58%
EPS Next Y2.72%
EPS Next 2Y22.78%
EPS Next 3Y26.05%
EPS Next 5Y10.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.41%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year-1.27%
Revenue Next 2Y2.82%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.88%
EBIT growth 5Y58.95%
EBIT Next Year26.43%
EBIT Next 3Y26.37%
EBIT Next 5Y13.74%
FCF growth 1Y193.83%
FCF growth 3Y-21.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.35%
OCF growth 3Y-2.46%
OCF growth 5Y37.03%

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC / FPMB.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FPMB.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to FPMB.DE.


What is the valuation status for FPMB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FPMB.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FPMB.DE) stock?

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FPMB.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for FPMB stock?

The financial health rating of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FPMB.DE) is 6 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FPMB.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (FPMB.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.13%.