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Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (AU:FMG)
ASX:FMG
FMG Stock Chart & Stats
AU$21.21
AU$0.34(1.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$21.21
AU$0.34(1.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$13.18 - AU$23.38
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.14M
Average Volume (3M)7.08M
Market Cap
$65.27B
Enterprise ValueAU$47.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.33B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.44B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.88Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.96%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.40
Shares Outstanding3,078,964,800
10 Day Avg. Volume7,903,180
30 Day Avg. Volume7,078,448
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.23
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)2.00
P/FCF Ratio9.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.72
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$20.50Price Target Upside-3.37% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA low debt-to-equity ratio and high equity ratio give Fortescue financial flexibility to fund capex, weather iron-ore cyclicality and pursue strategic projects without immediate refinancing pressure. A ~17% ROE shows historically efficient capital deployment supporting durable returns.
High Operating MarginsSustainably high gross and EBIT margins indicate strong cost control and pricing power in iron-ore production. These margins provide a structural buffer against commodity price swings, allowing the company to maintain profitability and fund dividends and investment even during weaker price periods.
Strong Operating Cash FlowRobust operating cash flow and nearly 2x cash conversion of net income demonstrate durable cash-generating capability. This supports ongoing capex, dividend capacity and balance sheet resilience, enabling strategic reinvestment or debt reduction over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendSignificant negative revenue growth suggests weakening sales volumes or realized pricing, which can erode scale advantages and pressure margins if sustained. A continued revenue decline would constrain reinvestment capacity and make maintaining dividend and growth plans harder over the coming months.
Earnings Pressure (EPS Decline)A near 40% drop in EPS signals material profit compression from lower prices, higher costs or one-off items. Persisting EPS weakness limits retained earnings growth, reduces flexibility for capital allocation and raises scrutiny on operational performance and management execution.
Weakening Free Cash Flow GrowthNegative free cash flow growth and FCF roughly matching net income indicate diminishing surplus after capex. This constrains the firm's ability to expand, pay higher dividends or pursue M&A without tapping liquidity, making capital allocation tougher if the trend continues.
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd News
FMG FAQ
What was Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd lowest share price was AU$13.18 and its highest was AU$23.38 in the past 12 months.
What is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s market cap?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s market cap is $65.27B.
When is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2025. The company reported AU$1.402 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.917 by AU$0.484.
Is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Fortescue Metals Group Ltd pay dividends?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.96%. See more information on Fortescue Metals Group Ltd dividends here
What is Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.88.
How many shares outstanding does Fortescue Metals Group Ltd have?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd has 3,078,964,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Fortescue Metals Group Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd reported an EPS of AU$1.402 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.917. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.901%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:FMG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$20.50 (-3.37% Downside)
$20.50 (-3.37% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:FMG Sentiment 91%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
39.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
Fortescue Metals Group Limited engages in the exploration, development, production, processing, and sale of iron ore in Australia, China, and internationally. It also explores for copper and gold deposits. The company owns and operates the Chichester Hub that includes the Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek mines located in the Chichester ranges; and the Solomon Hub comprising the Firetail, Kings Valley, and Queens Valley mines located in the Hamersley ranges of Pilbara, Western Australia. It is also developing the Eliwana mine situated in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. In addition, the company holds a portfolio of properties situated in Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil, as well as Portugal and Kazakhstan. Further, it provides port towage services. Fortescue Metals Group Limited was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in East Perth, Australia.
FMG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$20.50
▼(-3.37% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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