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Freeport-McMoRanXSWX:FCX +1.40%75 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 11.15. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FCX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF40.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,180 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks better than 68.85% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Freeport-McMoRan's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 11.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Freeport-McMoRan was 371.10% per year. The lowest was -76.50% per year. And the median was 11.15% per year.
Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Freeport-McMoRan 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:FCX vs SCCO, IE, COPR: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Freeport-McMoRan 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Freeport-McMoRan 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.60% mean?
Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 11.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #679 out of 2180 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 6.60% is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.15. Based on the distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #679 out of 2180 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to SCCO and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #679 out of 2180 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Freeport-McMoRan in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Book Growth Rate depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. Freeport-McMoRan's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60%, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 11.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freeport-McMoRan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF40.06, compared to a current price of CHF58.52 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60%, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 11.15. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 6.60% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF58.52 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF40.06.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FCX:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 6.60% (41% below median its 10-year median of 11.15)
GF Value™: CHF40.06 vs. price of CHF58.52 (46.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.1 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2025, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 530,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 74 million pounds of molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at the end of December 2025. We expect it to sell about 1.3 million metric tons of copper and 610,000 ounces of gold midcycle in 2030.
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