Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) Tax Expense: MXN43,690 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc MEX:FCX
82 GF Score
Price MXN1,080.00
GF Value MXN838.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Freeport-McMoRan Tax Expense?

Freeport-McMoRan MEX:FCX -0.31% 82 Tax Expense is MXN43,690 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FCX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN838.48 (Modestly Overvalued).

Freeport-McMoRan's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN11,775 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN43,690 Mil.


Freeport-McMoRan  (MEX:FCX) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Freeport-McMoRan Tax Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Freeport-McMoRan's Tax Expense 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.

Freeport-McMoRan Tax Expense Chart

Freeport-McMoRan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 47,161.69 44,197.43 38,531.54 52,618.93 39,990.66

Freeport-McMoRan Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Tax Expense Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10,229.10 16,004.82 12,272.27 3,637.15 11,775.35
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Freeport-McMoRan Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 MXN43,690 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of MXN43,690 Mil mean?
Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX) has a Tax Expense of MXN43,690 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors.
Is Freeport-McMoRan's Tax Expense too high?
Freeport-McMoRan's current Tax Expense is MXN43,690 Mil. 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 Tax Expense compare to SCCO and IE?
Freeport-McMoRan's Tax Expense of MXN43,690 Mil 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 Tax Expense for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Freeport-McMoRan and its competitors. Freeport-McMoRan's current Tax Expense is MXN43,690 Mil. 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 MXN838.48, compared to a current price of MXN1,080.00 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is MXN43,690 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Freeport-McMoRan (MEX:FCX), the current Tax Expense is MXN43,690 Mil 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 MXN1,080.00 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN838.48. GuruFocus considers Freeport-McMoRan to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FCX:

  • Tax Expense: MXN43,690 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN838.48 vs. price of MXN1,080.00 (28.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100

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 Business Description

Address 4340 East. Cotton Center boulevard, Suite 110, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85040-8852
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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