FCX vs. PKX: Freeport-McMoRan vs. POSCO Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX) both belong to the Metals & Mining industry, though FCX is classified under Copper while PKX falls under Steel.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) trades as ordinary local shares, while POSCO (PKX) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Profile Item	FCX	PKX
Name	Freeport-McMoRan Inc.	POSCO Holdings Inc. American Depositary Receipt
Country/Region	United States	South Korea
GICS Sector	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry Group	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry	Metals & Mining	Metals & Mining
GICS Sub-Industry	Copper	Steel
Market Capitalization	85.33 billion USD	14.79 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	July 10, 1995	October 14, 1994
Security Type	Common Stock	ADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

FCX

PKX

GSPC

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Metric	FCX	PKX
Total Return (1Y)	58.58%	-4.84%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	24.99%	-15.65%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	11.32%	-1.81%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

FCX

PKX

GSPC

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is heavily traded at around 12.34M shares per day, whereas POSCO (PKX) sees a more moderate 216.95K — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.

Risk profile metrics for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Metric	FCX	PKX
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	48.40%	46.00%
Beta (5Y)	1.37	1.71
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-51.26%	-68.71%
Avg. Volume (3M)	12.34M	216.95K

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

FCX and PKX are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Metric	FCX	PKX
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.12	-0.20
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.61	-0.30

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 15.72% and POSCO (PKX) at 2.21% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

FCX

Materials industry group

15.72%

Max: 52.88%
Q3: 19.49%
FCX: 15.72%
Median: 8.76%
Q1: -3.41%
Min: -32.81%

PKX

Materials industry group

2.21%

Max: 52.88%
Q3: 19.49%
Median: 8.76%
PKX: 2.21%
Q1: -3.41%
Min: -32.81%

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their ROE against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 13.03% and POSCO (PKX) at 1.89% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

FCX

Materials industry group

13.03%

Max: 38.66%
Q3: 15.98%
FCX: 13.03%
Median: 5.28%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -20.40%

PKX

Materials industry group

1.89%

Max: 38.66%
Q3: 15.98%
Median: 5.28%
PKX: 1.89%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -20.40%

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their net margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 35.26% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of POSCO (PKX) at 4.26%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

FCX

Materials industry group

35.26%

Max: 66.70%
FCX: 35.26%
Q3: 28.92%
Median: 12.56%
Q1: 3.28%
Min: -14.07%

PKX

Materials industry group

4.26%

Max: 66.70%
Q3: 28.92%
Median: 12.56%
PKX: 4.26%
Q1: 3.28%
Min: -14.07%

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their operating margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Metric	FCX	PKX
ROE (TTM)	15.72%	2.21%
ROA (TTM)	7.99%	1.31%
Net Margin (TTM)	13.03%	1.89%
Operating Margin (TTM)	35.26%	4.26%
Gross Margin (TTM)	38.86%	7.87%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 1.81% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while POSCO (PKX) at -6.09% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 16.92% and POSCO (PKX) at -29.00% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Metric	FCX	PKX
Revenue Growth (YoY)	1.81%	-6.09%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	4.39%	-6.72%
EPS Growth (YoY)	16.92%	-29.00%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-14.00%	-39.42%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 2.02 and POSCO (PKX) at 1.98 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

FCX

Materials industry group

2.02

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
Median: 2.24
FCX: 2.02
Q1: 1.45
Min: 0.16

PKX

Materials industry group

1.98

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
Median: 2.24
PKX: 1.98
Q1: 1.45
Min: 0.16

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their current ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 0.31 and POSCO (PKX) at 0.50 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

FCX

Materials industry group

0.31

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
Median: 0.47
FCX: 0.31
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

PKX

Materials industry group

0.50

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
PKX: 0.50
Median: 0.47
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Metric	FCX	PKX
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.02	1.98
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.31	0.50
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.60	2.81

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 1.04% pays an industry-typical yield; POSCO (PKX) at 18,518.52% is above its entire peer range — the higher number, but one that calls for a look at payout sustainability before treating it as an advantage.

FCX

Materials industry group

1.04%

Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
FCX: 1.04%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

PKX

Materials industry group

18,518.52%

PKX: 18,518.52%
Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 25.21% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while POSCO (PKX) at 51.60% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

FCX

Materials industry group

25.21%

Max: 83.62%
Q3: 41.37%
FCX: 25.21%
Median: 9.54%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

PKX

Materials industry group

51.60%

Max: 83.62%
PKX: 51.60%
Q3: 41.37%
Median: 9.54%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Metric	FCX	PKX
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.04%	18,518.52%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	25.21%	51.60%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 24.97 and POSCO (PKX) at 15.57 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

FCX

Materials industry group

24.97

Max: 59.00
Q3: 32.93
FCX: 24.97
Median: 18.82
Q1: 11.96
Min: 3.93

PKX

Materials industry group

15.57

Max: 59.00
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
PKX: 15.57
Q1: 11.96
Min: 3.93

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

POSCO (PKX) at 0.00 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 3.23 prices around its industry’s middle — PKX costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

FCX

Materials industry group

3.23

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
FCX: 3.23
Median: 1.87
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.00

PKX

Materials industry group

0.00

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
Median: 1.87
Q1: 0.73
PKX: 0.00
Min: 0.00

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

POSCO (PKX) at 1.36 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) at 3.97 carries an above-peer premium to book — FCX is pricier on assets.

FCX

Materials industry group

3.97

Max: 6.59
FCX: 3.97
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.26
Min: -0.17

PKX

Materials industry group

1.36

Max: 6.59
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
PKX: 1.36
Q1: 1.26
Min: -0.17

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) vs. POSCO (PKX): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and POSCO (PKX)
Metric	FCX	PKX
P/E Ratio (TTM)	24.97	15.57
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.23	0.00
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	3.97	1.36
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.19%	-23,410.34%