Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.023x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($693.00 Million) by net assets ($30.77 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Read FCX current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
AXA SA
F:AXAA
|
0.051x |
|
Vale S.A
MX:VALEN
|
0.061x |
|
BYD Co Ltd Class A
SHE:002594
|
0.076x |
|
Zurich Insurance Group AG
SW:ZURN
|
0.075x |
|
Equinor ASA
F:DNQA
|
0.052x |
|
Moodys Corporation
NYSE:MCO
|
0.204x |
|
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE:HWM
|
0.103x |
|
Northrop Grumman Corporation
NYSE:NOC
|
0.234x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see FCX stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $30.77 Billion | $5.61 Billion | 0.182x | -26.71% |
| 2024-12-31 | $28.78 Billion | $7.16 Billion | 0.249x | +28.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | $27.31 Billion | $5.28 Billion | 0.193x | -6.45% |
| 2022-12-31 | $24.87 Billion | $5.14 Billion | 0.207x | -38.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | $23.02 Billion | $7.71 Billion | 0.335x | +107.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | $18.67 Billion | $3.02 Billion | 0.162x | +90.27% |
| 2019-12-31 | $17.45 Billion | $1.48 Billion | 0.085x | -61.54% |
| 2018-12-31 | $17.49 Billion | $3.86 Billion | 0.221x | -46.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | $11.30 Billion | $4.68 Billion | 0.414x | +2.89% |
| 2016-12-31 | $9.26 Billion | $3.73 Billion | 0.403x | +60.23% |
| 2015-12-31 | $12.81 Billion | $3.22 Billion | 0.251x | +3.69% |
| 2014-12-31 | $23.23 Billion | $5.63 Billion | 0.242x | +3.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | $25.95 Billion | $6.08 Billion | 0.234x | +32.32% |
| 2012-12-31 | $21.31 Billion | $3.77 Billion | 0.177x | -50.37% |
| 2011-12-31 | $18.55 Billion | $6.62 Billion | 0.357x | -17.18% |
| 2010-12-31 | $14.56 Billion | $6.27 Billion | 0.431x | +5.55% |
| 2009-12-31 | $10.77 Billion | $4.40 Billion | 0.408x | -13.78% |
| 2008-12-31 | $7.12 Billion | $3.37 Billion | 0.473x | +48.10% |
| 2007-12-31 | $19.47 Billion | $6.22 Billion | 0.320x | -54.47% |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.66 Billion | $1.87 Billion | 0.702x | -6.56% |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.07 Billion | $1.55 Billion | 0.751x | +204.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.38 Billion | $341.36 Million | 0.247x | -58.43% |
| 2003-12-31 | $963.54 Million | $572.07 Million | 0.594x | -54.09% |
| 2002-12-31 | $396.51 Million | $512.73 Million | 1.293x | -49.85% |
| 2001-12-31 | $197.40 Million | $508.98 Million | 2.578x | +208.17% |
| 2000-12-31 | $616.73 Million | $516.02 Million | 0.837x | +27.43% |
| 1999-12-31 | $866.30 Million | $568.80 Million | 0.657x | +2.83% |
| 1998-12-31 | $749.90 Million | $478.80 Million | 0.638x | +4.35% |
| 1997-12-31 | $839.40 Million | $513.60 Million | 0.612x | +30.52% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.28 Billion | $600.50 Million | 0.469x | +76.84% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | $393.10 Million | 0.265x | +24.38% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.58 Billion | $336.20 Million | 0.213x | +65.05% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.23 Billion | $158.50 Million | 0.129x | -65.86% |
| 1992-12-31 | $667.90 Million | $252.60 Million | 0.378x | -12.18% |
| 1991-12-31 | $186.70 Million | $80.40 Million | 0.431x | -34.89% |
| 1990-12-31 | $221.20 Million | $146.30 Million | 0.661x | -23.67% |
| 1989-12-31 | $168.50 Million | $146.00 Million | 0.866x | -- |
About Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. The company's assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North… Read more