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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
  • 7D5.5%
  • 3M18.7%
  • 1Y99.6%
  • YTDn/a

The Copper industry is up 5.5% in the last week, with Sandfire Resources up 3.6%. During this same period, the Cyprium Metals underperformed, falling 8.6%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 100%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Copper Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 09 Jan 2026AU$10.4bAU$2.5bAU$111.5m39.3x93.1x4.1x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025AU$9.1bAU$2.5bAU$112.7m34.2x80.5x3.6x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025AU$10.0bAU$3.0bAU$29.0m31x346.1x3.3x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025AU$7.6bAU$2.5bAU$115.3m28.4x65.9x3x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025AU$6.3bAU$2.6bAU$107.7m22.5x58.9x2.5x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025AU$5.6bAU$2.3bAU$70.5m23.3x79.9x2.4x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025AU$5.6bAU$2.3bAU$71.7m22.6x78.5x2.4x
Fri, 23 May 2025AU$5.5bAU$2.3bAU$73.6m21.8x74.8x2.3x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025AU$4.9bAU$2.4bAU$74.5m20x65.9x2.1x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025AU$5.5bAU$2.4bAU$118.5m21.9x46.3x2.3x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025AU$5.3bAU$2.1b-AU$110,978,007.60n/a-48.2x2.6x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025AU$5.1bAU$2.1b-AU$111,382,216.00n/a-45.4x2.4x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024AU$5.2bAU$2.0b-AU$110,497,468.00n/a-47.3x2.6x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024AU$5.3bAU$2.0b-AU$92,330,123.60n/a-56.9x2.7x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024AU$5.4bAU$1.9b-AU$91,478,336.80n/a-59.3x2.8x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024AU$4.4bAU$1.9b-AU$96,686,033.20n/a-45.4x2.3x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024AU$4.4bAU$1.8b-AU$274,031,398.50n/a-15.9x2.4x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024AU$4.6bAU$1.8b-AU$272,129,341.00n/a-17x2.6x
Sat, 25 May 2024AU$4.9bAU$1.8b-AU$272,882,400.50n/a-18x2.7x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024AU$4.7bAU$1.8b-AU$276,507,955.00n/a-16.9x2.6x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024AU$4.3bAU$1.8b-AU$275,672,188.00n/a-15.7x2.4x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024AU$3.5bAU$1.9b-AU$264,240,514.40n/a-13.4x1.9x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024AU$13.0bAU$3.7b-AU$54,774,322.0045.6x-236.8x3.5x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023AU$12.8bAU$3.8b-AU$56,166,874.0045.6x-227.7x3.4x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023AU$12.6bAU$3.8b-AU$57,765,730.0045.6x-218.9x3.3x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023AU$12.6bAU$3.8b-AU$58,683,783.0045.6x-214.7x3.3x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023AU$13.1bAU$3.8b-AU$62,946,578.0045.6x-208.3x3.5x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023AU$13.2bAU$4.0bAU$142.8m57.7x92.3x3.3x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023AU$12.8bAU$4.0bAU$142.8m53.7x89.8x3.2x
Sun, 28 May 2023AU$12.6bAU$4.0bAU$143.6m50.9x87.5x3.1x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023AU$13.2bAU$4.0bAU$142.5m57x92.4x3.3x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023AU$12.7bAU$4.0bAU$136.2m52.1x93x3.2x
Sat, 18 Feb 2023AU$13.0bAU$3.8bAU$478.4m25.3x27.3x3.5x
Mon, 16 Jan 2023AU$13.0bAU$3.7bAU$474.6m25.2x27.4x3.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

27.4x


Total Market Cap: AU$13.0bTotal Earnings: AU$474.6mTotal Revenue: AU$3.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Copper Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 1.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Australian Copper industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 93.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 1.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Copper industry have declined 38% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 12% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Copper compare with similar industries?

AU Market0.25%
Materials4.14%
Metals and Mining4.22%
Copper5.49%
Aluminum9.53%
Steel5.98%
Diversified Metals and Mining5.88%
Precious Metals and Minerals3.49%
Gold-0.37%
Silver-4.46%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SFR Sandfire ResourcesAU$18.653.6%
+AU$300.3m		90.1%PE61.9x
HCH Hot ChiliAU$1.6514.2%
+AU$36.4m		119.3%PB1.3x
AR1 Austral Resources AustraliaAU$0.1026.6%
+AU$35.7m		n/aPS2.1x
AIS Aeris ResourcesAU$0.615.2%
+AU$34.5m		248.6%PE15.5x
PEX Peel MiningAU$0.1610.3%
+AU$12.5m		45.5%PS264.1x

Latest News

SFR
AU$18.65
Sandfire Resources
7D
3.6%
1Y
90.1%
HCH
AU$1.65
Hot Chili
7D
14.2%
1Y
119.3%
AIS
AU$0.61
Aeris Resources
7D
5.2%
1Y
248.6%

AIS: Equity Raises And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Aeris Resources from A$0.66 to A$0.82, based on updated assumptions that include slightly higher discount rates, stronger revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Aeris Resources completed a follow on equity offering of A$21.586m in ordinary shares, issuing 47,968,834 shares at A$0.45 per share (Key Developments).
HGO
AU$0.051
Hillgrove Resources
7D
6.3%
1Y
-3.8%

HGO: Future Copper Production And Cost Discipline Will Drive Share Upside

Analysts have lowered their price target on Hillgrove Resources from $0.10 to $0.08 per share, reflecting expectations for slower revenue growth, reduced profit margins, and a higher future price-to-earnings multiple, all discounted at a slightly higher rate. What's in the News Issued new guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, flagging improved sales volumes as Nugent stoping ramps up and inventory becomes available for shipment (Corporate guidance) Reaffirmed full year 2025 copper production guidance of 11,000 to 11,500 tonnes, underscoring confidence in mine performance and throughput (Corporate guidance) Reported third quarter 2025 operating results with copper production up 8% to 2,808 tonnes and an average realized copper price of $14,447 per tonne (Operating results) Reduced gross all in sustaining costs by 10% quarter on quarter, keeping year to date all in costs at USD 4.24 per pound, in line with guidance of USD 4.2 to USD 4.45 per pound (Operating results) Completed an equity placement of AUD 28 million at AUD 0.035 per share and called a special shareholders meeting on November 25, 2025 to ratify tranche 1 and approve tranche 2 and director participation (Capital raising and shareholder meeting) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has decreased moderately from A$0.10 to A$0.08 per share, indicating a lower intrinsic valuation for Hillgrove Resources.
CPO
AU$0.016
Culpeo Minerals
7D
33.3%
1Y
-27.3%
CYM
AU$0.53
Cyprium Metals
7D
-8.6%
1Y
103.8%
PEX
AU$0.16
Peel Mining
7D
10.3%
1Y
45.5%
AR1
AU$0.10
Austral Resources Australia
7D
26.6%
1Y
n/a
RRR
AU$0.098
Revolver Resources Holdings
7D
18.1%
1Y
326.1%