Freeport-McMoRan (TSX:FCXS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.18 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 128% Above Median

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TSX:FCXS Freeport-McMoRan Inc TSX:FCXS
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What is Freeport-McMoRan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Freeport-McMoRan TSX:FCXS +5.82% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates TSX:FCXS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of C$16.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,537 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks worse than 83.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Freeport-McMoRan's current share price is C$21.46. Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$3.47. Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:FCXS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 2.71   Max: 7.17
Current: 6.18

During the past years, Freeport-McMoRan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.17. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 2.71.

TSX:FCXS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.54% of 1537 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs TSX:FCXS: 6.18

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.

Freeport-McMoRan's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$19.631. 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 C$3.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Freeport-McMoRan  (TSX:FCXS) 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.


Freeport-McMoRan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Freeport-McMoRan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan'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.

Freeport-McMoRan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Freeport-McMoRan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Freeport-McMoRan 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 4.64 4.17 5.35 5.93 6.13

TSX:FCXS vs SCCO, IE, COPR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan'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.


Freeport-McMoRan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Freeport-McMoRan 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.

Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.46/3.47
=6.18

* 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.

Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Freeport-McMoRan'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)
=19.631/333.9520*333.9520
=19.631

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Freeport-McMoRan Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.554 241.428 6.299
201612 5.586 241.432 7.727
201703 5.845 243.801 8.006
201706 6.131 244.955 8.359
201709 5.913 246.819 8.000
201712 7.034 246.524 9.529
201803 7.726 249.554 10.339
201806 8.582 251.989 11.373
201809 8.974 252.439 11.872
201812 9.085 251.233 12.076
201903 9.015 254.202 11.843
201906 8.892 256.143 11.593
201909 8.618 256.759 11.209
201912 8.439 256.974 10.967
202003 8.513 258.115 11.014
202006 8.357 257.797 10.826
202009 8.410 260.280 10.790
202012 8.938 260.474 11.459
202103 9.375 264.877 11.820
202106 9.998 271.696 12.289
202109 11.526 274.310 14.032
202112 12.282 278.802 14.712
202203 12.977 287.504 15.074
202206 13.285 296.311 14.973
202209 13.959 296.808 15.706
202212 14.777 296.797 16.627
202303 15.321 301.836 16.951
202306 15.011 305.109 16.430
202309 15.530 307.789 16.850
202312 15.607 306.746 16.991
202403 15.999 312.332 17.106
202406 16.587 314.175 17.631
202409 16.543 315.301 17.522
202412 17.431 315.605 18.444
202503 17.671 319.799 18.453
202506 17.346 322.561 17.959
202509 18.013 324.800 18.521
202512 18.193 324.054 18.749
202603 18.623 330.213 18.834
202606 19.631 333.952 19.631

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 6.18 mean?
Freeport-McMoRan (TSX:FCXS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 as of Jul. 31, 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 Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 7.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #1284 out of 1537 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 83.5%.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 7.17. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Freeport-McMoRan's value of 6.18 is 338.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #1284 out of 1537 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SCCO and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #1284 out of 1537 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Freeport-McMoRan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Freeport-McMoRan's value of 6.18 is 338.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Freeport-McMoRan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 7.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Freeport-McMoRan 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 1.41, based on 1,537 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. Freeport-McMoRan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 is 338.3% 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 Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freeport-McMoRan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 2.71. 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 (TSX:FCXS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$16.06, compared to a current price of C$21.46 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 338.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.41. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Freeport-McMoRan (TSX:FCXS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18 as of Jul. 31, 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 (TSX:FCXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$21.46 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$16.06. GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:FCXS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.18 (128% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: C$16.06 vs. price of C$21.46 (33.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 338.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#1284 of 1537)

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


Freeport-McMoRan Business Description

Address 4340 East. Cotton Center boulevard, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85040-8852
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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