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 0.047x as of March 2026. 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 ($1.50 Billion) by net assets ($31.51 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See FCX days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Equinix Inc
NASDAQ:EQIX
|
0.081x |
|
Cummins Inc
NYSE:CMI
|
0.023x |
|
PROSUS NV ADR/ 1/1
F:1YL
|
N/A |
|
Enel SpA
F:ENLA
|
0.103x |
|
Sandisk Corp
NASDAQ:SNDK
|
0.100x |
|
Glencore plc
MX:GLENN
|
0.089x |
|
CHRISTIAN DIOR ADR1/4/EO2
F:DIO0
|
N/A |
|
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
TO:CNQ
|
0.097x |
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. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. Its 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