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FCX Quick Ratio Analysis

0.70x

Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover near-term liabilities using its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, without selling inventory; at 0.70x, FCX has $0.70 of liquid assets per $1 of current debt.

Sector Performance

49th percentile

FCX

0.70x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

Prior Period

0.75x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That level sits just under the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company at the 49th percentile among peers, essentially in the middle of the pack. The latest available reading fell from 0.75x to 0.70x, a quarter-over-quarter decline of -6.7%, while

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about FCX?

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

How is the Quick Ratio calculated?

Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.

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The Formula

(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.