First Quantum MineralsTSX:FM -0.37%76 Median PS Value is C$20.17 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates TSX:FM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of C$22.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Metals & Mining companies, First Quantum Minerals ranks worse than 72.54% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Quantum Minerals's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:FM'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.91
Current: 1.85
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of First Quantum Minerals was 1.91. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.84.
TSX:FM's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 72.54% of 397
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs TSX:FM: 1.85
First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
First Quantum Minerals's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
37.30
/
20.17
=
1.85
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
First Quantum Minerals Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Quantum Minerals's Median PS Value 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.
For the Copper subindustry, First Quantum Minerals's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Quantum Minerals's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Quantum Minerals's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.2396.
First Quantum Minerals's Revenue per Share 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 C$9.006.
* 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 (TSX:FM) has a Median PS Value of C$20.17 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. This is 2301% above median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, First Quantum Minerals' Median PS Value has ranged from 0.31 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #288 out of 397 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is First Quantum Minerals' Median PS Value too high?
First Quantum Minerals' current Median PS Value of C$20.17 is 2301% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.91. Based on the distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #288 out of 397 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Quantum Minerals' Median PS Value compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #288 out of 397 companies for Median PS Value. This places First Quantum Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.28. Historically, First Quantum Minerals' own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.31 to 1.91 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 Median PS Value for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Median PS Value among Metals & Mining companies is 1.28, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Quantum Minerals's current Median PS Value is C$20.17, which is 2301% above median its own 10-year median of 0.84. 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 (TSX:FM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$22.23, compared to a current price of C$37.30 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is C$20.17, which is 2301% above median its 10-year median of 0.84. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM), the current Median PS Value is C$20.17 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 First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$37.30 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$22.23.
GuruFocus considers First Quantum Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:FM:
Median PS Value: C$20.17 (2301% above median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: C$22.23 vs. price of C$37.30 (67.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:FM 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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