FMG:AU:AU-Fortescue Ltd (AUD)

COMMON STOCK | Other Industrial Metals & Mining |

Last Closing

USD 20.14

Change

+0.18 (+0.90)%

Market Cap

USD 62.10B

Volume

0.01B

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

Fortescue Ltd engages in the exploration, development, production, processing, and sale of iron ore in Australia, China, and internationally. It explores for copper, gold, and lithium deposits; and rare earth elements. The company provides port towage services; owns and operates rail and port facilities; and focuses on producing green energy and green hydrogen, including derivatives comprising green ammonia. The company was formerly known as Fortescue Metals Group Limited and changed its name to Fortescue Ltd in November 2023. Fortescue Ltd was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in East Perth, Australia.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Other Industrial Metals & Mining) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -30.60% 55% F 28% F
Dividend Return 6.79% 63% D 91% A-
Total Return -23.81% 60% D- 31% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -3.08% 77% C+ 48% F
Dividend Return 9.48% 81% B- 95% A
Total Return 6.40% 79% B- 53% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 133.64% 84% B 88% B+
Dividend Return 129.12% 100% F 99% N/A
Total Return 262.76% 89% A- 93% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 22.94% N/A N/A 73% C
Dividend Return 36.26% N/A N/A 79% B-
Total Return 13.32% N/A N/A 98% N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 43.71% N/A N/A 43% F
Risk Adjusted Return 82.97% N/A N/A 95% A
Market Capitalization 62.10B 99% N/A 99% N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.