Fresnillo plc (FRES.L) stock analysis

In our weekly check, Fresnillo plc is graded A (A to F). Of 25 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 23 pass, warnings: 0, red flags: 2.

About Fresnillo plc

Fresnillo plc is a Basic Materials company (Other Precious Metals) based in Mexico, listed on LSE as FRES.L.

What our checks show for FRES.L

Red flags

• The price swings a lot: 54.6% annual volatility. Expect large ups and downs.
• The stock has fallen as much as 82% from a peak. Would you have held through that?

Strengths

• Debt is low: 0.17x equity.
• Operating profit covers interest 48.2 times over.
• The net margin rose by 15.1 points over 5 years, to 30.7%.
• The gross margin is 53.6% and has risen by 18.9 points: pricing power is holding.
• Operating cash flow is 1.69x net profit: the profit arrives as real cash.
• Analysts expect earnings per share to grow about 15.1% a year over the next years.

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Questions

What grade does Fresnillo plc (FRES.L) have?

In our weekly check, Fresnillo plc is graded A (A to F). Of 25 checks on debt, profit, cash flow and trend: 23 pass, warnings: 0, red flags: 2. The grade is a risk check, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What are the main risks of FRES.L stock?

This week's biggest flags for Fresnillo plc: Very volatile, Deep past fall. In total 2 of 25 checks show a warning or a red flag.

What does Fresnillo plc do?

Fresnillo plc is a Basic Materials company (Other Precious Metals) based in Mexico, listed on LSE as FRES.L.

The grade is a risk check, not a price forecast, and not investment advice. In our 10-year test (S&P 500, 2016-2026), stocks we graded A or B fell more than 30% 2-3 times less often than D or F, without a lower average return.

Updated 2026-10-24

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