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FCX Gross Margin Analysis

26.5%

Updated 12h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A gross margin of 26.5% means that for every dollar of revenue, FCX keeps 26.5 cents after paying the direct costs of producing copper, gold, and other materials.

Sector Performance

20th percentile

FCX

26.5%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

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Deep Analysis

A gross margin of 26.5% means that for every dollar of revenue, FCX keeps 26.5 cents after paying the direct costs of producing copper, gold, and other materials.

That is well below the sector median of 44.6%, placing FCX at the 20th percentile among its peers, indicating weaker cost efficiency than most competitors. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, so there is no confirmed direction of improvement or deterioration. Because the current margin is far below the sector norm and no trend can be verified, the risk is that FCX remains structurally disadvantaged unless costs decline; the lack of trend data removes any near-term evidence of recovery. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a low margin with unconfirmed movement offers little reason for confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about FCX?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are FCX's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.