Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Valuation Check as Green Battery and Hydrogen Investments Gain Traction

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has just hit a fresh milestone in its green pivot, delivering a large scale BYD battery system while rolling out a 50 MW battery at its Australian iron ore operations.

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Those battery milestones come on top of a strong run, with Fortescue’s 90 day share price return of 14.63% and one year total shareholder return of 16.5% suggesting momentum is building as investors warm to its green transition and resilient iron ore cash flows.

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Yet after a powerful share price run, a premium to analyst targets and only modest near term earnings growth, should investors still see Fortescue as undervalued, or is the market already pricing in its next green leg of expansion?

Most Popular Narrative Narrative: 13.9% Overvalued

With Fortescue last closing at A$21.63 against a narrative fair value near A$18.99, the widely followed view implies the shares trade ahead of fundamentals.

The analysts have a consensus price target of A$17.503 for Fortescue based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of A$20.11, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just A$15.45.

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Curious how shrinking margins, falling earnings, and a higher future profit multiple can still justify today’s price? The narrative’s projections reveal a striking tension. Unlock the full breakdown driving that valuation call.

Result: Fair Value of $18.99 (OVERVALUED)

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However, Fortescue’s resilient operations and expanding high grade projects could sustain margins, while green technology investments may unlock new revenue streams faster than expected.

Find out about the key risks to this Fortescue narrative.

Another Angle on Value

While the popular narrative sees Fortescue as about 13.9% overvalued, a simple earnings based lens tells a different story. At roughly 13 times earnings versus a fair ratio closer to 19.9 times and an industry average around 22.4 times, the shares screen as inexpensive. Is this discount a warning or an opening?

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

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