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Fortescue Metals (FMG) Earnings: Fourth Quarter Results and Capital Expenditure Projections

  • Fortescue expects its metals capital expenditure for the fiscal year to be between $3.3 billion and $4.0 billion.
  • In the fourth quarter, Fortescue shipped 55.2 million tons of iron ore.
  • The average revenue for Pilbara Hematite per dry metric ton (dmt) was $81.77.
  • A total of 64.3 million tons of ore were mined in the fourth quarter.
  • Fortescue maintains a cash balance of $4.3 billion.
  • The company’s net debt stands at $1.1 billion.
  • The C1 cost per wet metric ton (wmt) for Pilbara Hematite was $16.29.
  • Analyst recommendations include 4 buys, 12 holds, and 2 sells.

Fortescue Metals on Smartkarma

Fortescue Metals Group has garnered attention from top analysts on Smartkarma, including Baptista Research. In their report titled “Fortescue Metals Group: Initiation of Coverage- Hydrogen Ambitions,” Baptista Research highlights the company’s strategic growth initiatives, operational achievements, and emerging challenges. Notably, Fortescue reported its highest-ever first-half shipments of 97.1 million tonnes, showcasing strong operational performance. The report also mentions a significant improvement in safety metrics, with a 44% enhancement in Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR), underscoring Fortescue’s unwavering commitment to upholding high safety standards on-site.


A look at Fortescue Metals Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend5
Growth3
Resilience4
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd., a global iron ore exploration and production company, has garnered a respectable overall outlook based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores. With a strong emphasis on dividend payouts, Fortescue Metals scored a perfect 5 in the Dividend category, indicating a robust dividend policy that may appeal to income-seeking investors. Additionally, the company achieved above-average scores in Resilience and Value, showcasing its ability to weather market fluctuations and maintain a solid financial footing.

While Fortescue Metals scored moderately in Growth and Momentum, the company’s consistent performance in key areas highlights its stability and long-term potential. Investors looking for a reliable player in the iron ore sector may find Fortescue Metals to be an appealing choice based on its positive Smartkarma Smart Scores across various fundamental factors.


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