Freeport-McMoRanMEX:FCX 84 Net Current Asset Value is MXN-316.77 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FCX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN844.54 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,332 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks worse than 75075% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Freeport-McMoRan's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-316.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freeport-McMoRan's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FCX's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 6.825 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Freeport-McMoRan Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Freeport-McMoRan Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's Net Current Asset 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.
MEX:FCX vs SCCO, IE, COPRD: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-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.
Freeport-McMoRan Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of MXN-316.77 mean?
Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) has a Net Current Asset Value of MXN-316.77 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #999999 out of 1332 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-316.77. Based on the distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #999999 out of 1332 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's Net Current Asset Value compare to SCCO and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #999999 out of 1332 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Freeport-McMoRan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 6.83. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Metals & Mining companies is 6.83, based on 1,332 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 6.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freeport-McMoRan's current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-316.77. 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 MXN844.54, compared to a current price of MXN1,055.13 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-316.77. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX), the current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-316.77 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 (MEX:FCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,055.13 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN844.54.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FCX:
Net Current Asset Value: MXN-316.77
GF Value™: MXN844.54 vs. price of MXN1,055.13 (24.9% 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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