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At 28.20×, FCX is 7.2% above its 8-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · FCXCopperUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
28.20×
7.2% abovethe 8-observation annual average
Share price62.6
÷Earnings per share2.22
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 28.20 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 26.30×
3-year average31.84×3 positive annual observations
5-year average25.12×5 positive annual observations
10-year average26.30×8 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM22.20×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 33.20× | +14.2% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 29.07× | -12.6% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 33.26× | +110.0% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 15.83× | +11.2% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 14.24× | -77.6% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 63.46× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2019 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.72× | -63.4% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.62× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2016 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2015 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2014 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.24× | +33.3% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.69× | +39.7% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.65× | -40.5% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 12.86× | -2.3% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 13.16× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2008 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 12.78× | +67.8% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 7.61× | -26.7% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 10.39× | -76.6% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 44.44× | +5.5% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 42.14× | +121.0% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 19.07× | -23.2% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 24.81× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How FCX compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 FCX This stockFreeport-McMoRan Inc. | 28.20× |
 SCCOSouthern Copper Corporation | 23.15× |
 BHPBHP Group Limited | 21.25× |
 RIORio Tinto Group | 11.26× |
 VALEVale S.A. | 71.38× |
 NEMNewmont Corporation | 13.67× |
 TECKTeck Resources Limited | 11.57× |
 ANFGFAntofagasta plc | 26.09× |
 FQVLFFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd. | 119.13× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does FCX’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 22.20×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 62.6 ÷ EPS 2.22 = 28.20×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
FCX P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s current P/E is 28.20× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.