Freeport-McMoRan (MIL:1FCX) EPS (Basic): €1.62 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc MIL:1FCX
65 GF Score
Price €54.64
GF Value €40.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Freeport-McMoRan EPS (Basic)?

Freeport-McMoRan MIL:1FCX -3.38% 65 EPS (Basic) is €1.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1FCX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Freeport-McMoRan's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.53. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.62.

Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.53. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.62.

Freeport-McMoRan's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.49. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.79.

During the past 12 months, Freeport-McMoRan's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 49.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -10.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.70% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Freeport-McMoRan's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 142.50% per year. The lowest was -32.90% per year. And the median was 7.25% per year.

Freeport-McMoRan  (MIL:1FCX) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Freeport-McMoRan EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Freeport-McMoRan EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Freeport-McMoRan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.59 2.27 1.17 1.25 1.31

Freeport-McMoRan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) 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 0.22 0.46 0.39 0.24 0.53
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Freeport-McMoRan EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Freeport-McMoRan's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(1882.216-0)/1437.000
=1.31

Freeport-McMoRan's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(762.065-0)/1439.000
=0.53

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1.62

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of €1.62 mean?
Freeport-McMoRan (MIL:1FCX) has a EPS (Basic) of €1.62 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current EPS (Basic) is €1.62. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) compare to SCCO and IE?
Freeport-McMoRan's EPS (Basic) of €1.62 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Metals & Mining company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. Freeport-McMoRan's current EPS (Basic) is €1.62. 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 (MIL:1FCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.22, compared to a current price of €54.64 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €1.62. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (MIL:1FCX), the current EPS (Basic) is €1.62 as of Mar. 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 (MIL:1FCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €54.64 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.22. GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1FCX:

  • EPS (Basic): €1.62
  • GF Value™: €40.22 vs. price of €54.64 (35.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1FCX 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.
65GF Score

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