Freeport-McMoRanWBO:FCX -3.38%90 FCF Margin % is 8.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 7.39. GuruFocus rates WBO:FCX with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.18 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 847 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks better than 69.54% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:FCX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.12 Med: 7.39 Max: 24.51
Current: 6.66
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Freeport-McMoRan was 24.51%. The lowest was -8.12%. And the median was 7.39%.
WBO:FCX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 69.54% of 847
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17
vs WBO:FCX: 6.66
Freeport-McMoRan FCF Margin % Related Terms
Freeport-McMoRan FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Margin % 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.
WBO:FCX vs SCCO, IE, COPRD: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan'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.
Freeport-McMoRan FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan'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.
Freeport-McMoRan (WBO:FCX) has a FCF Margin % of 8.37% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 7.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #258 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Margin % too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current FCF Margin % of 8.37% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.39. Based on the distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #258 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Margin % compare to SCCO and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #258 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Freeport-McMoRan 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 Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. Freeport-McMoRan's current FCF Margin % is 8.37%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 7.39. 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 (WBO:FCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.18, compared to a current price of €54.59 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 8.37%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 7.39. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Freeport-McMoRan (WBO:FCX), the current FCF Margin % is 8.37% 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 (WBO:FCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €54.59 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.18.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:FCX:
FCF Margin %: 8.37% (13% above median its 10-year median of 7.39)
GF Value™: €40.18 vs. price of €54.59 (35.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:FCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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