Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-07 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

45 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 41
Quality 50
Growth 25
Balance sheet 57
Cash quality 35
Capital allocation 49
Momentum 67

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

3.28 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.24 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-07

Quick answers

What is Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 45/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-07: valuation 41, quality 50, growth 25, balance sheet 57, cash quality 35, capital allocation 49, momentum 67. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's Altman Z-Score?

3.28, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-07. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 9, as of 2026-09-07. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.24 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-07. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.