Freeport-McMoRanMIL:1FCX -3.38%65 Net Margin % is 14.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates MIL:1FCX with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.24 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freeport-McMoRan's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1FCX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.1 Med: 8.3 Max: 18.85
Current: 10.34
MIL:1FCX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 66.67% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs MIL:1FCX: 10.34
Freeport-McMoRan (MIL:1FCX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Freeport-McMoRan Net Margin % Related Terms
Freeport-McMoRan Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's Net 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.
MIL:1FCX vs SCCO, IE, COPRD: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's Net 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 (MIL:1FCX) has a Net Margin % of 14.13% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 8.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #281 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's Net Margin % too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current Net Margin % of 14.13% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 8.30. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Freeport-McMoRan's value of 14.13% is 314.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #281 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Freeport-McMoRan has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freeport-McMoRan's Net Margin % compare to SCCO and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #281 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Freeport-McMoRan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Freeport-McMoRan's value of 14.13% is 314.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Freeport-McMoRan has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Freeport-McMoRan's current Net Margin % of 14.13% is 314.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freeport-McMoRan's current Net Margin % is 14.13%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 8.30. 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 (MIL:1FCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.24, compared to a current price of €54.64 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.13%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 314.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 65/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (MIL:1FCX), the current Net Margin % is 14.13% 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 (MIL:1FCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freeport-McMoRan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €54.64 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.24.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1FCX:
Net Margin %: 14.13% (70% above median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: €40.24 vs. price of €54.64 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 314.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#281 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1FCX 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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