Freeport-McMoRanMEX:FCX -0.61%84 FCF Yield % is 1.95 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:FCX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN829.92 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,671 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks better than 87.87% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Freeport-McMoRan FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Yield % 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.
MEX:FCX vs SCCO, IE, COPRD: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Yield % 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 (MEX:FCX) has a FCF Yield % of 1.95 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #324 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Yield % too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current FCF Yield % of 1.95 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.88. Based on the distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #324 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's FCF Yield % compare to SCCO and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #324 out of 2671 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Freeport-McMoRan in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. Freeport-McMoRan's current FCF Yield % is 1.95, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 2.88. 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 (MEX:FCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN829.92, compared to a current price of MXN1,083.37 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.95, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.88. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX), the current FCF Yield % is 1.95 as of Jun. 27, 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 (MEX:FCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,083.37 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN829.92.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FCX:
FCF Yield %: 1.95 (32% below median its 10-year median of 2.88)
GF Value™: MXN829.92 vs. price of MXN1,083.37 (30.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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