Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.84 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 115% Above Median

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XSWX:FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc XSWX:FCX
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What is Freeport-McMoRan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Freeport-McMoRan XSWX:FCX -3.80% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.84 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FCX with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF38.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,537 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks worse than 83.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Freeport-McMoRan's current share price is CHF48.54. Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF8.31. Freeport-McMoRan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.84.

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

XSWX:FCX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 2.71   Max: 7.17
Current: 5.84

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.

XSWX:FCX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.54% of 1537 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs XSWX:FCX: 5.84

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 CHF11.181. 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 CHF8.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Freeport-McMoRan  (XSWX:FCX) 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

XSWX:FCX 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
=48.54/8.31
=5.84

* 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)
=11.181/333.9520*333.9520
=11.181

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Freeport-McMoRan Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.381 241.428 4.677
201612 4.269 241.432 5.905
201703 4.373 243.801 5.990
201706 4.464 244.955 6.086
201709 4.635 246.819 6.271
201712 5.437 246.524 7.365
201803 5.663 249.554 7.578
201806 6.473 251.989 8.578
201809 6.667 252.439 8.820
201812 6.707 251.233 8.915
201903 6.746 254.202 8.862
201906 6.611 256.143 8.619
201909 6.447 256.759 8.385
201912 6.296 256.974 8.182
202003 5.850 258.115 7.569
202006 5.866 257.797 7.599
202009 5.816 260.280 7.462
202012 6.199 260.474 7.948
202103 6.935 264.877 8.744
202106 7.428 271.696 9.130
202109 8.394 274.310 10.219
202112 8.837 278.802 10.585
202203 9.527 287.504 11.066
202206 10.066 296.311 11.345
202209 10.185 296.808 11.460
202212 10.134 296.797 11.403
202303 10.363 301.836 11.466
202306 10.173 305.109 11.135
202309 10.325 307.789 11.203
202312 10.060 306.746 10.952
202403 10.503 312.332 11.230
202406 10.818 314.175 11.499
202409 10.347 315.301 10.959
202412 10.909 315.605 11.543
202503 10.876 319.799 11.357
202506 10.320 322.561 10.684
202509 10.366 324.800 10.658
202512 10.510 324.054 10.831
202603 10.686 330.213 10.807
202606 11.181 333.952 11.181

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 5.84 mean?
Freeport-McMoRan (XSWX:FCX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.84 as of Jul. 30, 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 115% 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 5.84 is 115% 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 5.84 is 314.2% 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 88/100 and is considered Modestly 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 5.84 is 314.2% 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 5.84 is 314.2% 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 5.84, which is 115% 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 (XSWX:FCX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF38.48, compared to a current price of CHF48.54 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.84, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 314.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.41. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 (XSWX:FCX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.84 as of Jul. 30, 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 CHF48.54 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF38.48. GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FCX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.84 (115% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: CHF38.48 vs. price of CHF48.54 (26.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 314.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#1284 of 1537)

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 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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