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ISIN
CA3359341052
Industry
Copper
IPO Date
Sep 16, 1988

Highlights

Market Cap
$22.85B
Enterprise Value
$28.49B
EPS (TTM)
-$0.24
Total Revenue (TTM)
$5.44B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.39B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.71B
Year Range
$15.60 - $33.33
ROA (TTM)
-0.80%
ROE (TTM)
-1.81%

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First Quantum Minerals Ltd

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Performance

FQVLF Performance Chart

First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQVLF) is up 2.3% since the beginning of the year. At $27 per share, FQVLF is trading 17.6% below its 52-week high of $33. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FQVLF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,215.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQVLF) has returned 2.34% so far this year and 72.78% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FQVLF has achieved an annualized return of 15.14%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.


First Quantum Minerals Ltd

1D
-7.40%
1M
2.44%
YTD
2.34%
6M
1.80%
1Y
72.78%
3Y*
4.86%
5Y*
3.98%
10Y*
15.14%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-1.44%
1M
-1.45%
YTD
7.60%
6M
6.59%
1Y
22.24%
3Y*
19.20%
5Y*
11.54%
10Y*
13.71%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

FQVLF Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, FQVLF's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +2.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2011 with a return of +83.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2023 at -51.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, FQVLF closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 1, 2011 with a return of +78.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 24, 2011 at -41.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.23%6.48%-20.61%2.44%26.03%-10.89%2.34%
2025-1.93%-2.37%8.73%-0.15%10.20%19.86%-5.30%4.44%28.80%-8.27%9.41%18.29%107.65%
20249.79%4.59%13.52%20.41%-1.08%2.80%-8.56%4.39%8.33%-6.74%6.60%-4.79%56.23%
202311.03%-5.57%5.12%6.05%-13.96%13.16%25.03%-9.25%-11.69%-51.06%-29.35%1.17%-60.11%
20222.67%18.79%18.86%-17.90%1.42%-34.46%-3.87%-2.18%-4.53%4.13%34.64%-12.17%-12.54%
2021-7.26%39.76%-18.25%20.72%8.49%-7.63%-7.34%-2.23%-11.12%27.83%-10.00%12.52%33.61%

Benchmark Metrics

First Quantum Minerals Ltd has an annualized alpha of 22.10%, beta of 1.37, and R2 of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 13, 2007.

  • This stock captured 218.36% of S&P 500 Index gains and 185.81% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R2 of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
22.10%
Beta
1.37
0.11
Upside Capture
218.36%
Downside Capture
185.81%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FQVLF ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


FQVLF Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
FQVLF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FQVLF Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
FQVLF Omega Ratio Rank: 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
FQVLF Calmar Ratio Rank: 7979
Calmar Ratio Rank
FQVLF Martin Ratio Rank: 8181
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Quantum Minerals Ltd (FQVLF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


FQVLFBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-0.32

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-0.47

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.32

-0.08

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.33

2.46

-0.12

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

6.40

10.92

-4.52

Dividends

Dividend History

First Quantum Minerals Ltd provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.1520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.13$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.08

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%1.89%0.61%0.03%0.04%0.08%0.10%0.07%0.15%2.17%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Quantum Minerals Ltd. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.16
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.01

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Quantum Minerals Ltd. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the First Quantum Minerals Ltd was 94.01%, occurring on Jan 25, 2016. Recovery took 1504 trading sessions.

The current First Quantum Minerals Ltd drawdown is 22.88%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2016 bear market2016
-94.01%Jan 2016
4y 6mo5y 11mo
10y 6moJul 2011 - Jan 2022
Financial crisis2007–2009
-89.96%Nov 2008
1y 4mo2y 17d
3y 4moJul 2007 - Dec 2010
2023 bear market2023
-80.06%Dec 2023
1y 8mo
4y 2moApr 2022 - now
2011 bear market2011
-44.99%Feb 2011
16d1mo 8d
1mo 24dFeb 2011 - Apr 2011
2010 bear market2010
-36.04%Dec 2010
17d12d
29dDec 2010 - Jan 2011

Drawdown Indicators


FQVLFBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-94.01%

-56.78%

-37.23%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-31.37%

-9.10%

-22.27%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-75.93%

-18.90%

-57.03%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-80.06%

-25.43%

-54.63%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-80.43%

-33.92%

-46.51%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-22.88%

-3.21%

-19.67%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-46.42%

-10.71%

-35.71%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

11.41%

2.04%

+9.37%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of First Quantum Minerals Ltd over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how First Quantum Minerals Ltd is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Copper industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FQVLF relative to other companies in the Copper industry. Currently, FQVLF has a P/S ratio of 4.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FQVLF in comparison with other companies in the Copper industry. Currently, FQVLF has a P/B value of 2.1. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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