Freeport-McMoRan has the GF Score of 82, which implies that the company
might have
Good outperformance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Freeport-McMoRan
might have
Good outperformance potential.
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Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Freeport-McMoRan GF Score Related Terms
MEX:FCX vs SCCO, IE, COPRD: GF Score Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's GF Score falls into.
Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) has a GF Score of 82 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 71.00. Over the past decade, Freeport-McMoRan's GF Score has ranged from 51.00 to 88.00.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's GF Score too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current GF Score of 82 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 71.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.00 to a high of 88.00. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's GF Score compare to SCCO and IE?
Freeport-McMoRan's GF Score of 82 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Freeport-McMoRan's own GF Score has ranged from 51.00 to 88.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Metals & Mining company?
A good GF Score depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. Freeport-McMoRan's current GF Score is 82, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 71.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN847.92, compared to a current price of MXN1,071.05 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 82, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 71.00. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX), the current GF Score is 82 as of Jul. 02, 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 MXN1,071.05 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN847.92.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FCX:
GF Score: 82 (15% above median its 10-year median of 71.00)
GF Value™: MXN847.92 vs. price of MXN1,071.05 (26.3% 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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