Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Gross Margin: 27.80%
Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s gross margin of 27.80% is in line with its 5-year average of 29.31%, around the middle of its 5-year range (17.34%–37.07%).
The gross margin for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is 27.80% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.52% (28.23%).
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FCX Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
27.80%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
28.23%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
30.36%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
29.31%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
23.00%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
27.41%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
31.38%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-8.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+20.86%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1.41%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.42%
FCX Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | — | 27.80% | 28.23% | 30.36% | 29.31% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 55.12% | 42.20% | 28.07% | 27.14% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 49.12% | 48.70% | 46.55% | 46.05% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 44.29% | 43.99% | 41.63% | 41.51% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 31.98% | 31.95% | 30.06% | 30.75% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 13.98% | 12.64% | 19.48% | 19.86% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 27.61% | 27.13% | 25.15% | 25.29% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 36.35% | 36.03% | 34.38% | 35.10% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 33.79% | 30.91% | 30.71% | 30.89% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 15.20% | 12.93% | 10.82% | 12.09% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
27.8%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The gross margin for FCX stock is 27.80%.
- Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s gross margin of 27.80% is in line with its 5-year average of 29.31%, around the middle of its 5-year range (17.34%–37.07%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The TTM average gross margin for FCX stock is 28.23%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for FCX stock is 30.36%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for FCX stock is 29.31%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for FCX stock is 23.00%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for FCX stock is 27.41%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for FCX stock is 31.38%.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 26.98% |
| 2024-12-31 | 29.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 30.30% |
| 2022-12-31 | 34.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | 37.07% |
| 2020-12-31 | 17.34% |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | 30.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | 25.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.99% |
| 2014-12-31 | 25.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | 30.63% |
| 2012-12-31 | 33.87% |
| 2011-12-31 | 47.78% |
| 2010-12-31 | 48.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | 40.33% |
| 2008-12-31 | 31.28% |
| 2007-12-31 | 42.03% |
| 2006-12-31 | 52.25% |
| 2005-12-31 | 54.58% |
| 2004-12-31 | 29.79% |
| 2003-12-31 | 51.28% |
| 2002-12-31 | 50.71% |
| 2001-12-31 | 48.19% |
| 2000-12-31 | 45.43% |
| 1999-12-31 | 50.18% |
| 1998-12-31 | 53.47% |
| 1997-12-31 | 48.71% |
| 1996-12-31 | 50.03% |
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About Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is a prominent mining enterprise conducting extensive operations across North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily focuses on the exploration and extraction of key mineral resources such as copper, gold, molybdenum, and silver, alongside other valuable metals. Additionally, it maintains a significant presence in the oil and gas sector. Its diverse portfolio of assets features the notable Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; numerous sites in the United States including Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Tyrone and Chino in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado. In South America, its holdings include Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. Beyond its mineral interests, Freeport-McMoRan operates a collection of oil and gas properties, predominantly situated off the coasts of California and in the Gulf of Mexico, managing approximately 135 wells as of December 31, 2021. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Freeport-McMoRan Inc., in July 2014, having previously operated as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
- CEO
- Kathleen Lynne Quirk