Moving averages are one of the core indicators in technical analysis. A Simple Moving Average (SMA) is simply the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. It is calculated by adding a selected range of prices, usually closing prices, and then dividing that figure by the number of time periods in that range.
The 50-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days. And the 20-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days and 200 days separately.
As of today (2026-07-08), Freeport-McMoRan's 50-Day SMA is MXN1105.66. It's 20-Day SMA is MXN1128.98 and 200-Day SMA is MXN988.12.
Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) 50-Day SMA Explanation
Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. The 20-Day SMA calculates the average price over 20 days. And the 50-Day SMA and 200-Day SMA calculates the average price over 50 days and 200 days separately. SMAs are often used to determine the price trend direction. A 200-Day SMA is usually a proxy for the long-term trend, while shorter periods indicate short-term trend.
SMA are commonly compared with stock price or different period SMAs to indicate a trading signal. Generally speaking, if the price goes above the SMA, or a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA, an uptrend is expected, investors may want to go long or cover short. Conversely, if the price goes below the SMA, or the short-term SMA crosses below a long-term SMA, a downtrend is expected, investors may want to go short or exit long.
Two popular trading patterns that use SMA include the death cross and a golden cross. A death cross occurs when the 50-day SMA crosses below the 200-day SMA. This is considered a bearish signal, that further losses are in store. The golden cross is a bullish signal which occurs when a short-term SMA crosses above a long-term SMA.
Freeport-McMoRan 50-Day SMA Related Terms
MEX:FCX vs SCCO, IE, COPRD: 50-Day SMA Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Freeport-McMoRan's 50-Day SMA, along with its competitors' market caps and 50-Day SMA 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 50-Day SMA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Freeport-McMoRan's 50-Day SMA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freeport-McMoRan's 50-Day SMA falls into.
where:
Pn is the price of the stock at period n.
n is the total number of periods.
* 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 (MEX:FCX) has a 50-Day SMA of MXN1105.66 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's 50-Day SMA too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current 50-Day SMA is MXN1105.66. 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 50-Day SMA compare to SCCO and IE?
Freeport-McMoRan's 50-Day SMA of MXN1105.66 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 50-Day SMA for a Metals & Mining company?
A good 50-Day SMA depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, 50-Day SMA 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 50-Day SMA mean?
A high 50-Day SMA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Simple Moving Average (SMA) is the arithmetic average of stock price over a period. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. Freeport-McMoRan's current 50-Day SMA is MXN1105.66. 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 MXN846.01, compared to a current price of MXN1,056.00 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 50-Day SMA is MXN1105.66. Freeport-McMoRan's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 50-Day SMA calculated?
50-Day SMA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX), the current 50-Day SMA is MXN1105.66 as of Jul. 08, 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 MXN1,056.00 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN846.01.
GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FCX:
50-Day SMA: MXN1105.66
GF Value™: MXN846.01 vs. price of MXN1,056.00 (24.8% 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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