FCX Freeport-Mcmoran PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the FCX stock has a PE ratio of 29.2. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.38 and the stock price of $40.3 per share. A decrease of 20% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 36.7 of the past four quarters.
FCX PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Freeport-Mcmoran over the last eight years is 23.51. The current 29.2 price-to-earnings ratio is 24% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last eight years, FCX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2019 quarter at 63.8, with a price of $9.57 and an EPS of $0.15. The Dec 2018 quarter saw the lowest point at 5.76, with a price of $10.31 and an EPS of $1.79.
Freeport-Mcmoran PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 110.11% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -77.56% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33.26 | 110.11% |
| 2022 | 15.83 | 11.17% |
| 2021 | 14.24 | -77.56% |
| 2020 | 63.46 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 5.76 | -62.03% |
| 2017 | 15.17 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
FCX average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of FCX is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
FCX PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FCX Freeport-Mcmoran Inc | 28.91 | $57.33B |
| NEM NEWMONT Corp | N/A | $47.54B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Freeport-Mcmoran's PE ratio?
FCX's price to earnings ratio is 29.2 as of Jan 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Freeport-Mcmoran (FCX)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for FCX stock is 24.61.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Freeport-Mcmoran (FCX)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for FCX stock is 25.4.
What is the highest PE ratio for FCX?
Over the last eight years, the Sep 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 63.8.
How does the current PE ratio for FCX compare to its historical average?
FCX's current price to earnings ratio is 24% above its 8-year historical average.
How is FCX's PE ratio calculated (Freeport-Mcmoran PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Freeport-Mcmoran's share price is $40.3. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.38. Therefore, Freeport-Mcmoran's price to earnings ratio for today is 29.2. PE RATIO(29.2) = STOCK PRICE($40.3) / TTM EPS($1.38)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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