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 how leveraged is Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. Check Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) cash earnings ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
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 |
|---|---|
|
Automatic Data Processing Inc
NASDAQ:ADP
|
0.352x |
|
Compagnie Financière Richemont SA
SW:CFR
|
0.084x |
|
Zurich Insurance Group AG
SW:ZURN
|
0.488x |
|
Westpac Banking Corporation
AU:WBC
|
0.157x |
|
Vertiv Holdings Co
NYSE:VRT
|
0.255x |
|
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
NYSE:BK
|
-0.066x |
|
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc
NYSE:MMC
|
0.152x |
|
KKR & Co. Inc.
NYSE:KKR
|
0.024x |
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 market cap.
| 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