FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
BIT:1FCX • US35671D8570
Current stock price
53.54 EUR
+0.35 (+0.66%)
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This 1FCX.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. 1FCX.MI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- 1FCX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year 1FCX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years 1FCX has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years 1FCX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of 1FCX (3.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 1FCX has a Return On Equity of 11.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FCX outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
- 1FCX's Return On Invested Capital of 8.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FCX outperforms 61.36% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1FCX is in line with the industry average of 8.65%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.76% | ||
| ROE | 11.56% | ||
| ROIC | 8.04% |
ROA(3y)3.57%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)11.12%
ROE(5y)17.27%
ROIC(3y)8.62%
ROIC(5y)9.72%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of 1FCX (8.43%) is better than 61.36% of its industry peers.
- 1FCX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of 1FCX (25.16%) is better than 68.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FCX has grown nicely.
- 1FCX's Gross Margin of 28.16% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1FCX outperforms 52.27% of its industry peers.
- 1FCX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.43% | ||
| GM | 28.16% |
OM growth 3Y-6.32%
OM growth 5Y10.16%
PM growth 3Y-17.67%
PM growth 5Y15.09%
GM growth 3Y-5.45%
GM growth 5Y8.21%
2. 1FCX.MI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- 1FCX 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 1FCX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for 1FCX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- 1FCX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.37 indicates that 1FCX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of 1FCX (2.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FCX is 5.78, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1FCX, 5.78 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- 1FCX has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 1FCX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of 1FCX (0.47) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC10.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- 1FCX has a Current Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that 1FCX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- 1FCX's Current ratio of 2.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FCX outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- 1FCX has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FCX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of 1FCX (1.05) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
3. 1FCX.MI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.05% over the past year.
- 1FCX 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.
- 1FCX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.79% yearly.
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, 1FCX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.00% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y52.72%
EPS Next 2Y40.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue Next Year13.22%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%
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.
4. 1FCX.MI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- 1FCX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.22.
- 1FCX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- 1FCX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.96.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1FCX.
- 1FCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1FCX is more expensive than 61.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 1FCX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 1FCX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 1FCX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 54.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
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.
- 1FCX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- 1FCX's earnings are expected to grow with 23.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)1.33
EPS Next 2Y40.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
5. 1FCX.MI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%, 1FCX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- 1FCX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.61.
- With a Dividend Yield of 1.01, 1FCX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of 1FCX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 64.36%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)64.36%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
- 1FCX pays out 39.59% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of 1FCX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.59%
EPS Next 2Y40.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.96%
1FCX.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
BIT:1FCX (3/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
53.54
+0.35 (+0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-22 2026-01-22/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22
Inst Owners88.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap76.95B
Revenue(TTM)25.91B
Net Income(TTM)2.19B
Analysts80
Price Target55.99 (4.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)64.36%
DP39.59%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
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)6.05%
PT rev (3m)35.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-26.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.13 | ||
| P/S | 3.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 54.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.82 | ||
| P/B | 4.7 | ||
| P/tB | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
EPS(TTM)1.52
EY2.84%
EPS(NY)2.31
Fwd EY4.32%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY1.83%
OCF(TTM)3.38
OCFY6.32%
SpS15.63
BVpS11.4
TBVpS11.4
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)1.33
Graham Number19.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)3.57%
ROA(5y)5.29%
ROE(3y)11.12%
ROE(5y)17.27%
ROIC(3y)8.62%
ROIC(5y)9.72%
ROICexc(3y)9.42%
ROICexc(5y)11.26%
ROICexgc(3y)9.51%
ROICexgc(5y)11.38%
ROCE(3y)13.4%
ROCE(5y)15.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.53%
OM growth 3Y-6.32%
OM growth 5Y10.16%
PM growth 3Y-17.67%
PM growth 5Y15.09%
GM growth 3Y-5.45%
GM growth 5Y8.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 177.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 25.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 74.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
F-Score6
WACC10.53%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)199.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)173.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)15.37%
Profit Quality(3y)84.75%
Profit Quality(5y)87.44%
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 Year13.22%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.33%
Revenue Next 5Y4.99%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.21%
EBIT growth 5Y24.25%
EBIT Next Year90.14%
EBIT Next 3Y38.23%
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 / 1FCX.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1FCX.MI.
What is the valuation status of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of 1FCX stock?
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) stock?
The financial health rating of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) is 5 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) stock?
The dividend rating of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.59%.