Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)

Return on total capital

Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) US$ in thousands 6,513,000 7,226,000 6,521,000 7,275,000 8,261,000
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 18,899,000 17,581,000 16,693,000 15,555,000 13,980,000
Return on total capital 34.46% 41.10% 39.06% 46.77% 59.09%

December 31, 2025 calculation

Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $6,513,000K ÷ ($—K + $18,899,000K)
= 34.46%