Freeport McMoRan (FCX) Could Be 9% Undervalued As Grasberg Delays Hit Guidance

Simply Wall St.06-30

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guidance tied to Grasberg delays weighed on sentiment. See our latest analysis for Freeport-McMoRan. That revised Grasberg outlook appears to be weighing on sentiment in the short term, with Freeport-McMoRan’s share price down 10.97% over the past week and 6.22% over the past month. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 43.80% and 5 year total shareholder return of 77.71% indicate longer term holders have still seen meaningful gains. If you are looking beyond Freeport-McMoRan and want to see what else is moving in copper, it could be a good moment to scan 8 top copper producer stocks With Freeport-McMoRan trading at $61.62, a stated intrinsic discount of 35.59% and a 14.40% gap to analyst price targets, the key question is whether this weakness signals an opportunity or if the market is already pricing in future growth. Most Popular Narrative: 9.3% Undervalued Against Freeport-McMoRan’s last close at $61.62, the most followed narrative points to a fair value of $67.95, framing the recent pullback as a potential disconnect between price and modeled cash flows.  Freeport's new Indonesian smelter, starting up ahead of schedule and expected to reach full capacity by year-end, will make the company a fully integrated global copper producer, lowering operating costs, capturing more downstream value, and reducing exposure to export duties, directly supporting higher future margins and cash flows.  Read the complete narrative. Read the complete narrative. Want to see what underpins that valuation gap for Freeport-McMoRan? The narrative leans on a specific mix of revenue growth, margin expansion, and a future earnings multiple that together shape that $67.95 fair value. The key question is how those ingredients interact over time and how sensitive the outcome is to even small changes in each input. Result: Fair Value of $67.95 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, this Freeport-McMoRan narrative could be challenged if Indonesia related policy shifts hit Grasberg output, or if ore grade pressure drives costs higher than analysts expect. Find out about the key risks to this Freeport-McMoRan narrative. Another view on Freeport-McMoRan’s valuation The discount in the SWS DCF model, which puts Freeport-McMoRan’s value at $95.67 per share versus a market price of $61.62, is much larger than the 9.3% gap in the fair value narrative. That spread raises a simple question: which set of assumptions do you trust more? To understand how this model treats cash flows, risk and terminal value, it is worth looking at the mechanics behind the headline number. Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value. FCX Discounted Cash Flow as at Jun 2026Next Steps With sentiment clearly divided around Freeport-McMoRan’s recent pullback and valuation signals, it helps to move fast, test the assumptions, and check the underlying numbers yourself. To see what the optimism is based on, start with a closer look at the company's 2 key rewards Looking for more investment ideas beyond Freeport-McMoRan? If Freeport-McMoRan has sharpened your interest, do not stop here. Use the Simply Wall Street Screener to uncover other stocks that could suit your approach.  Target reliable cash generators by reviewing companies in the 42 high quality undervalued stocks with stronger fundamentals than their prices suggest. Prioritize resilience by screening for 72 resilient stocks with low risk scores that may better match a cautious investing style. Hunt for potential future standouts by focusing on the screener containing 19 high quality undiscovered gems, where quality and limited attention can create interesting opportunities.   This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data\n        and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your\n        financial situation. 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