FCX EV/EBITDA Analysis
Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The EV/EBITDA ratio measures a company's total value, including debt, against its cash earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; at 12.9x, FCX trades modestly below the sector median of 13.6x, placing it in the 45th percentile among peers, meaning over half of comparable companies carry higher multiples.
Sector Performance
45th percentileFCX
12.9x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
Prior Period
12.2x(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
The EV/EBITDA ratio measures a company's total value, including debt, against its cash earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; at 12.9x, FCX trades modestly below the sector median of 13.6x, placing it in the 45th percentile among peers, meaning over half of comparable companies carry higher multiples.
The trend has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent value of 12.9x rising from 12.2x in the prior quarter, a +5.4% sequential gain; the year-over-year change is unavailable. This combination of a below-median multiple with
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about FCX?
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?
EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.
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The Formula
Enterprise Value / EBITDA
Why It Matters
A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.
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12.9x
Sector Median
13.6x
Sector Avg
-29.8x
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