Fortescue Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Fortescue has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.7%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 20.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 12.9% per year. Fortescue's return on equity is 29.7%, and it has net margins of 31.1%.

Key information

11.7%

Earnings growth rate

11.7%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining Industry Growth22.3%
Revenue growth rate12.9%
Return on equity29.7%
Net Margin31.1%
Next Earnings Update28 Aug 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

A Look At The Fair Value Of Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG)

Apr 11
A Look At The Fair Value Of Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG)

Here's Why Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Mar 27
Here's Why Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Investors Shouldn't Overlook Fortescue's (ASX:FMG) Impressive Returns On Capital

Mar 11
Investors Shouldn't Overlook Fortescue's (ASX:FMG) Impressive Returns On Capital

Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Fortescue Ltd's (ASX:FMG) Half-Year Report

Feb 25
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Fortescue Ltd's (ASX:FMG) Half-Year Report

Fortescue Ltd's (ASX:FMG) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Dec 24
Fortescue Ltd's (ASX:FMG) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Fortescue (ASX:FMG)

Dec 06
Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Fortescue (ASX:FMG)

Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $1.00

Aug 30
Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $1.00

Why We Like The Returns At Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)

Aug 27
Why We Like The Returns At Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)

We Think Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jun 18
We Think Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Fortescue Metals Group Limited's (ASX:FMG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

May 31
Fortescue Metals Group Limited's (ASX:FMG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

Why The 33% Return On Capital At Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Should Have Your Attention

Apr 05
Why The 33% Return On Capital At Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Should Have Your Attention

Here's Why Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Mar 05
Here's Why Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) Dividend Is Being Reduced To $0.75

Feb 17
Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) Dividend Is Being Reduced To $0.75

Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Worth AU$22.5 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Jan 30
Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Worth AU$22.5 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)

Dec 14
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)

An Intrinsic Calculation For Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Suggests It's 23% Undervalued

Oct 29
An Intrinsic Calculation For Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Suggests It's 23% Undervalued

Is Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Using Too Much Debt?

Oct 13
Is Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Using Too Much Debt?

Investors Shouldn't Overlook Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) Impressive Returns On Capital

Sep 12
Investors Shouldn't Overlook Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) Impressive Returns On Capital

Is Now The Time To Put Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) On Your Watchlist?

Jul 23
Is Now The Time To Put Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) On Your Watchlist?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)

Jul 08
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)

Is Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) A Risky Investment?

May 26
Is Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) A Risky Investment?

With EPS Growth And More, Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is Interesting

Apr 13
With EPS Growth And More, Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is Interesting

We Think Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Feb 17
We Think Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Here's Why I Think Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is An Interesting Stock

Jan 02
Here's Why I Think Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is An Interesting Stock

Here's Why We Think Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is Well Worth Watching

Jul 30
Here's Why We Think Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is Well Worth Watching

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jul 04
Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Shares Could Be 31% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

These 4 Measures Indicate That Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is Using Debt Safely

Jun 21
These 4 Measures Indicate That Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is Using Debt Safely

Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)

May 01
Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)

Does This Valuation Of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Apr 03
Does This Valuation Of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?

Does Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Mar 21
Does Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is Using Debt Safely

Mar 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) Is Using Debt Safely

What Type Of Shareholders Own The Most Number of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Shares?

Feb 21
What Type Of Shareholders Own The Most Number of Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) Shares?

Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited's (ASX:FMG) Stock's Recent Performance Being Led By Its Attractive Financial Prospects?

Feb 06
Is Fortescue Metals Group Limited's (ASX:FMG) Stock's Recent Performance Being Led By Its Attractive Financial Prospects?

How Should Investors React To Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) CEO Pay?

Jan 22
How Should Investors React To Fortescue Metals Group's (ASX:FMG) CEO Pay?

These Trends Paint A Bright Future For Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)

Jan 09
These Trends Paint A Bright Future For Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG)

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Beta

How Fortescue makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

ASX:FMG Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 2318,5485,767505497
30 Sep 2317,7105,283482525
30 Jun 2316,8714,798458553
31 Mar 2316,9865,293357514
31 Dec 2217,1005,788256474
30 Sep 2217,2455,993244414
30 Jun 2217,3906,197231354
31 Mar 2219,2327,593245309
31 Dec 2121,0748,988258264
30 Sep 2121,6799,642238184
30 Jun 2122,28410,295218104
31 Mar 2118,9778,33121952
31 Dec 2015,6706,3662190
30 Sep 2014,2455,5511980
30 Jun 2012,8204,7351770
31 Mar 2012,8654,8661650
31 Dec 1912,9104,9961520
30 Sep 1911,4384,0921380
30 Jun 199,9653,1871240
31 Mar 198,3572,0151090
31 Dec 186,748842940
30 Sep 186,818861980
30 Jun 186,8878791020
31 Mar 187,2611,216960
31 Dec 177,6341,552890
30 Sep 178,0411,823980
30 Jun 178,4472,0931070
31 Mar 178,3391,990660
31 Dec 168,2311,887250
30 Sep 167,6571,436610
30 Jun 167,083984970
31 Mar 167,0726451600
31 Dec 157,0603052220
30 Sep 157,8173111840
30 Jun 158,5743171460
31 Mar 159,6568321430
31 Dec 1410,7381,3471400
30 Sep 1411,2462,0391450
30 Jun 1411,7532,7301500
31 Mar 1411,2112,8561650
31 Dec 1310,6692,9821790
30 Sep 139,3952,3641670
30 Jun 138,1201,7461550

Quality Earnings: FMG has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: FMG's current net profit margins (31.1%) are lower than last year (33.8%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: FMG's earnings have grown by 11.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: FMG's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: FMG had negative earnings growth (-0.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Metals and Mining industry average (-22%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: FMG's Return on Equity (29.7%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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