FCXCAUTIOUS

FCX Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

14.8%

Updated 369h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and FCX’s 14.8% means it earns $0.148 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

55th percentile

FCX

14.8%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

15.6%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholder equity, and FCX’s 14.8% means it earns $0.148 for every $1 of equity.

That level sits above the sector median of 13.4%, placing FCX in the 54th percentile of its peers, so it is slightly better than half the sector. The trend is limited: year-over-year change is not available, while the most recent quarter shows a 5.1% decline, bringing the metric from 15.6% to 14.8%. A ROE above the sector median is a positive signal, but the quarterly drop suggests recent profitability is losing momentum, which adds risk for investors expecting continued strength. This mixed picture—decent level with recent erosion—aligns with the CAUTIOUS verdict rather than contradicting it, as the decline tempers the otherwise favorable comparison. Overall, the metric supports caution because the current return is only modestly above the peer median and is heading downward.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about FCX?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are FCX's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.