Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Return on Equity (ROE): 14.01%
Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 14.01% is in line with its 5-year average of 15.38%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.86%–30.75%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is 14.01% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 25.26% (11.19%).
FCX Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FCX Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FCX Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
FCX Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
14.01%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
11.19%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
13.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
15.38%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-7.54%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
0.24%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
-1.31%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+25.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.70%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+285.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5861.70%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+1166.75%
FCX Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | — | 14.01% | 11.19% | 13.91% | 15.38% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 24.21% | 16.05% | 5.26% | 6.44% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 58.66% | 61.02% | 62.87% | 64.03% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 21.05% | 22.68% | 19.38% | 12.27% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 13.47% | 9.92% | 13.27% | 14.03% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 10.87% | 9.16% | 20.31% | 22.77% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 13.22% | 11.96% | 11.17% | 10.77% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 6.03% | -0.40% | -7.24% | -3.65% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | -0.21% | -1.29% | 5.31% | 6.34% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 15.15% | 9.96% | 0.55% | 1.04% |
Return Analysis
ROE
14.0%
ROA
4.6%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for FCX stock is 14.01%.
- Is Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 14.01% is in line with its 5-year average of 15.38%, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.86%–30.75%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for FCX stock is 11.19%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for FCX stock is 13.91%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for FCX stock is 15.38%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for FCX stock is -7.54%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for FCX stock is 0.24%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for FCX stock is -1.31%.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 11.66% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.03% |
| 2022-12-31 | 22.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | 30.75% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.86% |
| 2019-12-31 | -2.63% |
| 2018-12-31 | 27.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.01% |
| 2016-12-31 | -65.43% |
| 2015-12-31 | -156.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | -7.17% |
| 2013-12-31 | 12.70% |
| 2012-12-31 | 17.33% |
| 2011-12-31 | 29.15% |
| 2010-12-31 | 34.68% |
| 2009-12-31 | 30.10% |
| 2008-12-31 | -191.14% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.13% |
| 2006-12-31 | 59.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | 54.00% |
| 2004-12-31 | 17.38% |
| 2003-12-31 | 23.41% |
| 2002-12-31 | 61.71% |
| 2001-12-31 | 108.22% |
| 2000-12-31 | 15.01% |
| 1999-12-31 | 19.94% |
| 1998-12-31 | 25.49% |
| 1997-12-31 | 31.47% |
| 1996-12-31 | 19.24% |
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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