Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc stock (FCX) is currently trading at $57.09. Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc PE ratio is 37.56. Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.17. Analyst consensus price target for FCX is $67.47. WallStSmart rates FCX as Underperform.
- FCX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- FCX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- FCX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- FCX stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- FCX fair value vs current price
- FCX insider transactions and insider buying
- Is FCX undervalued or overvalued?
- Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- FCX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- FCX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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FCX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)
FCX is trading near its Graham intrinsic value of $71.14, suggesting the stock is reasonably priced at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, eps growth, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) Key Strengths (3)
Earnings per share surging 47.70% year-over-year
88.69% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -1.50%, a shrinking business
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 4.0x book value
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.17x sales
Supporting Valuation Data
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 47.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.29), Price/Sales (3.17), Price/Book (3.96) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 14.00%, Operating Margin at 14.40%, Profit Margin at 8.51%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 14.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
FCX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
FCX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.17x trades at a 23% premium to its historical average of 2.57x (68th percentile). The current valuation is 61% below its historical high of 8.22x set in Sep 2007, and 831% above its historical low of 0.34x in Jan 2016.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) · BASIC MATERIALS › COPPER
The Big Picture
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 25.9B with 150% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1400.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Revenue contracted 150% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -363M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 11.5B is significantly higher than cash (3.4B). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc.
Bottom Line
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc(FCX)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
COPPER
USA
Freeport-McMoRan Inc., often called Freeport, is an American mining company based in the Freeport-McMoRan Center, in Phoenix, Arizona.