First Quantum Minerals (MEX:FM1N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.79 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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MEX:FM1N First Quantum Minerals Ltd MEX:FM1N
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Price MXN227.73
GF Value MXN120.31
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What is First Quantum Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

First Quantum Minerals MEX:FM1N 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates MEX:FM1N with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN120.31. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,526 Metals & Mining companies, First Quantum Minerals ranks worse than 57.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), First Quantum Minerals's current share price is MXN227.73. First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN127.27. First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:FM1N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 1.21   Max: 2.32
Current: 2.04

During the past years, First Quantum Minerals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.32. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 1.21.

MEX:FM1N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.14% of 1526 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs MEX:FM1N: 2.04

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Quantum Minerals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN236.737. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN127.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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First Quantum Minerals  (MEX:FM1N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


First Quantum Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


First Quantum Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

First Quantum Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

First Quantum Minerals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.65 1.40 0.51 0.86 1.72

First Quantum Minerals Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 1.46 1.72 1.54 1.79

MEX:FM1N vs SCCO, FCX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


First Quantum Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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First Quantum Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=227.73/127.27
=1.79

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

First Quantum Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, First Quantum Minerals's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=236.737/133.5265*133.5265
=236.737

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

First Quantum Minerals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 266.978 101.765 350.305
201612 277.520 101.449 365.272
201703 249.730 102.634 324.899
201706 241.329 103.029 312.765
201709 240.642 103.345 310.921
201712 257.259 103.345 332.391
201803 241.325 105.004 306.877
201806 265.921 105.557 336.382
201809 255.051 105.636 322.391
201812 272.416 105.399 345.115
201903 269.779 106.979 336.726
201906 270.287 107.690 335.132
201909 273.134 107.611 338.911
201912 259.413 107.769 321.414
202003 327.095 107.927 404.678
202006 308.830 108.401 380.410
202009 292.331 108.164 360.876
202012 256.379 108.559 315.342
202103 263.649 110.298 319.174
202106 264.660 111.720 316.319
202109 289.369 112.905 342.221
202112 299.532 113.774 351.534
202203 299.162 117.646 339.546
202206 314.077 120.806 347.149
202209 314.025 120.648 347.546
202212 306.894 120.964 338.766
202303 283.218 122.702 308.203
202306 283.229 124.203 304.489
202309 293.706 125.230 313.163
202312 253.260 125.072 270.379
202403 224.738 126.258 237.677
202406 248.059 127.522 259.740
202409 268.682 127.285 281.858
202412 288.866 127.364 302.843
202503 280.198 129.181 289.624
202506 259.319 129.892 266.575
202509 251.023 130.287 257.264
202512 242.740 130.366 248.625
202603 241.122 132.262 243.427
202606 236.737 133.527 236.737

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 mean?
First Quantum Minerals (MEX:FM1N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, First Quantum Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #872 out of 1526 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is First Quantum Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Quantum Minerals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 2.32. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. First Quantum Minerals' value of 1.79 is 15.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #872 out of 1526 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Quantum Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #872 out of 1526 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places First Quantum Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. First Quantum Minerals' value of 1.79 is 15.5% above this benchmark. Historically, First Quantum Minerals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 2.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.55, First Quantum Minerals has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.55, based on 1,526 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Quantum Minerals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 is 15.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Quantum Minerals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Quantum Minerals stock overvalued right now?
First Quantum Minerals (MEX:FM1N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN120.31, compared to a current price of MXN227.73 — trading 89.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 15.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.55. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Quantum Minerals (MEX:FM1N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Aug. 12, 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 First Quantum Minerals (MEX:FM1N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN227.73 is trading 89.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN120.31.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FM1N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.79 (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: MXN120.31 vs. price of MXN227.73 (89.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#872 of 1526)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FM1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Quantum Minerals Business Description

Address 330 Bay Street, Suite 1101, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 2S8
First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a diversified mining company. The company's principal activities include mineral exploration, mine engineering and construction, and development and mining operations. The firm produces copper in concentrate, copper anode, copper cathode, nickel, gold, zinc, silver, acid, and pyrite. It has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania. The company's reportable operating segments are Cobre Panama, Kansanshi, and Trident.
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