FCX FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 369h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures how much cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, expressed as a percentage of its stock price—so a 1.2% yield means it produces $1.20 in cash for every $100 of market value.
Sector Performance
19th percentileFCX
1.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
1.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures how much cash a company generates from operations after capital spending, expressed as a percentage of its stock price—so a 1.2% yield means it produces $1.20 in cash for every $100 of market value.
That is far below the sector median of 4.2%, placing FCX in the 19th percentile among peers, meaning 81% of sector companies offer a higher cash yield. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a fall of 7.7%, with the yield dropping from 1.3% to 1.2% in the most recent quarter. A low yield combined with a recent decline suggests investors are paying a premium for cash flows that are also shrinking relative to price, which raises downside risk if earnings weaken. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because FCX’s cash generation is weak compared to its sector and losing momentum rather than building it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about FCX?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are FCX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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1.2%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How FCX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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