FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1FCX - US35671D8570 - Common Stock
37.285 EUR
+2.36 (+6.76%)
Overall 1FCX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated 1FCX against 40 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of 1FCX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 1FCX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1FCX had positive earnings in the past year.
1FCX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1FCX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years 1FCX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1FCX has a Return On Assets (3.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.47%, 1FCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
1FCX's Return On Invested Capital of 8.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FCX outperforms 69.77% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1FCX is in line with the industry average of 7.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of 1FCX (7.38%) is better than 65.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1FCX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.96%, 1FCX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FCX has grown nicely.
1FCX has a Gross Margin (29.73%) which is in line with its industry peers.
1FCX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
1FCX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1FCX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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
1FCX has an Altman-Z score of 2.03. This is not the best score and indicates that 1FCX 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 2.03, 1FCX is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FCX is 4.33, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1FCX, 4.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1FCX's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FCX outperforms 67.44% of its industry peers.
1FCX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.49, 1FCX is doing worse than 74.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that 1FCX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
1FCX's Current ratio of 2.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FCX outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
1FCX has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FCX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.21, 1FCX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.21 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.19% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, 1FCX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 136.19% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, 1FCX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 11.38% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, 1FCX 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)11.38%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
3.2 Future
1FCX 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, 1FCX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.42%
EPS Next 2Y20.57%
EPS Next 3Y25.89%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue Next Year-2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.22, 1FCX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FCX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1FCX is cheaper than 60.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1FCX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.26, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 1FCX.
1FCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1FCX is more expensive than 60.47% of the companies in the same industry.
1FCX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 31.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1FCX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1FCX is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1FCX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1FCX is cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of 1FCX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1FCX's earnings are expected to grow with 25.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y20.57%
EPS Next 3Y25.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1FCX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
1FCX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.61.
1FCX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1FCX grows each year by 24.59%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.59%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
45.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1FCX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
1FCX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.38%
EPS Next 2Y20.57%
EPS Next 3Y25.89%
BIT:1FCX (10/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
37.285
+2.36 (+6.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap53.53B
Revenue(TTM)25.45B
Net Income(TTM)1.91B
Analysts73.85
Price Target41.31 (10.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)24.59%
DP45.38%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)-3.66%
PT rev (3m)-8.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-22.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.26 | ||
| P/S | 2.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.47 | ||
| P/B | 3.41 | ||
| P/tB | 3.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.25 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY3.67%
EPS(NY)1.84
Fwd EY4.94%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY3.44%
OCF(TTM)3.94
OCFY10.55%
SpS15.49
BVpS10.92
TBVpS10.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
Graham Number18.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.03 |
F-Score7
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 Y-2.42%
EPS Next 2Y20.57%
EPS Next 3Y25.89%
EPS Next 5Y4.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.38%
Revenue growth 3Y3.67%
Revenue growth 5Y12.07%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year-2.94%
Revenue Next 2Y2.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.4%
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%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC / 1FCX.MI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1FCX.MI.
Can you provide the valuation status for FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) is expected to decline by -2.42% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for 1FCX stock?
The dividend rating of FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (1FCX.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 45.38%.