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* 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.
For the Copper subindustry, First Quantum Minerals's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Quantum Minerals's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Quantum Minerals's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:IZ1) has a FCF Margin % of -12.61% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #220 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is First Quantum Minerals' FCF Margin % too high?
First Quantum Minerals' current FCF Margin % is -12.61%. Based on the distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #220 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Quantum Minerals' FCF Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #220 out of 844 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts First Quantum Minerals 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 FCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. First Quantum Minerals's current FCF Margin % is -12.61%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals (FRA:IZ1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.21, compared to a current price of €26.74 — trading 88.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -12.61%. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Quantum Minerals (FRA:IZ1), the current FCF Margin % is -12.61% 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 First Quantum Minerals (FRA:IZ1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €26.74 is trading 88.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.21.
GuruFocus considers First Quantum Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IZ1:
FCF Margin %: -12.61%
GF Value™: €14.21 vs. price of €26.74 (88.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IZ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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