Freeport-McMoRanMEX:FCX +1.79%82 PEG Ratio is 2.41 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates MEX:FCX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN844.58 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 316 Metals & Mining companies, Freeport-McMoRan ranks worse than 71.52% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freeport-McMoRan's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:FCX'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67 Med: 1.02 Max: 14.55
Current: 2.52
During the past 13 years, Freeport-McMoRan's highest PEG Ratio was 14.55. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.02.
MEX:FCX's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 71.52% of 316
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.185
vs MEX:FCX: 2.52
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Freeport-McMoRan PEG Ratio Related Terms
Freeport-McMoRan PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's PEG Ratio 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, Freeport-McMoRan's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) has a PEG Ratio of 2.41 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. This is 136% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Freeport-McMoRan's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 14.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #226 out of 316 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's PEG Ratio too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current PEG Ratio of 2.41 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 14.55. The Metals & Mining industry median PEG Ratio is 1.19. Freeport-McMoRan's value of 2.41 is 103.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #226 out of 316 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PEG Ratio compare to SCCO and IE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Freeport-McMoRan ranks #226 out of 316 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Freeport-McMoRan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.19. Freeport-McMoRan's value of 2.41 is 103.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Freeport-McMoRan's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 14.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 PEG Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PEG Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.19, based on 316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Freeport-McMoRan's current PEG Ratio of 2.41 is 103.4% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freeport-McMoRan's current PEG Ratio is 2.41, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. 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 MXN844.58, compared to a current price of MXN1,099.35 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.41, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 103.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.19. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX), the current PEG Ratio is 2.41 as of Jul. 01, 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 MXN1,099.35 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN844.58.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FCX:
PEG Ratio: 2.41 (136% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: MXN844.58 vs. price of MXN1,099.35 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#226 of 316)
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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