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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 07, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
- 7D7.1%
- 3M38.2%
- 1Y65.1%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Copper industry has risen 7.1%, driven by gains from Sandfire Resources of 7.3%. Meanwhile, New Frontier Minerals actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 27% in the last week. This means that the industry has gained 65% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Copper Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 07 Dec 2025 | AU$9.1b | AU$2.5b | AU$112.7m | 34.2x | 80.5x | 3.6x |
| Tue, 04 Nov 2025 | AU$10.0b | AU$3.0b | AU$29.0m | 31x | 346.1x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 02 Oct 2025 | AU$7.6b | AU$2.5b | AU$115.3m | 28.4x | 65.9x | 3x |
| Sat, 30 Aug 2025 | AU$6.3b | AU$2.6b | AU$107.7m | 22.5x | 58.9x | 2.5x |
| Mon, 28 Jul 2025 | AU$5.6b | AU$2.3b | AU$70.5m | 23.3x | 79.9x | 2.4x |
| Wed, 25 Jun 2025 | AU$5.6b | AU$2.3b | AU$71.7m | 22.6x | 78.5x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 23 May 2025 | AU$5.5b | AU$2.3b | AU$73.6m | 21.8x | 74.8x | 2.3x |
| Sun, 20 Apr 2025 | AU$4.9b | AU$2.4b | AU$74.5m | 20x | 65.9x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 18 Mar 2025 | AU$5.5b | AU$2.4b | AU$118.5m | 21.9x | 46.3x | 2.3x |
| Thu, 13 Feb 2025 | AU$5.3b | AU$2.1b | -AU$110,978,007.60 | n/a | -48.2x | 2.6x |
| Sat, 11 Jan 2025 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,382,216.00 | n/a | -45.4x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 09 Dec 2024 | AU$5.2b | AU$2.0b | -AU$110,497,468.00 | n/a | -47.3x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | AU$5.3b | AU$2.0b | -AU$92,330,123.60 | n/a | -56.9x | 2.7x |
| Fri, 04 Oct 2024 | AU$5.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$91,478,336.80 | n/a | -59.3x | 2.8x |
| Sun, 01 Sep 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$96,686,033.20 | n/a | -45.4x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 30 Jul 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$1.8b | -AU$274,031,398.50 | n/a | -15.9x | 2.4x |
| Thu, 27 Jun 2024 | AU$4.6b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,129,341.00 | n/a | -17x | 2.6x |
| Sat, 25 May 2024 | AU$4.9b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,882,400.50 | n/a | -18x | 2.7x |
| Mon, 22 Apr 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$1.8b | -AU$276,507,955.00 | n/a | -16.9x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 20 Mar 2024 | AU$4.3b | AU$1.8b | -AU$275,672,188.00 | n/a | -15.7x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | AU$3.5b | AU$1.9b | -AU$264,240,514.40 | n/a | -13.4x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 14 Jan 2024 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | -AU$54,774,322.00 | 45.6x | -236.8x | 3.5x |
| Tue, 12 Dec 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$3.8b | -AU$56,166,874.00 | 45.6x | -227.7x | 3.4x |
| Thu, 09 Nov 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$57,765,730.00 | 45.6x | -218.9x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 07 Oct 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$58,683,783.00 | 45.6x | -214.7x | 3.3x |
| Mon, 04 Sep 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$3.8b | -AU$62,946,578.00 | 45.6x | -208.3x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 02 Aug 2023 | AU$13.2b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.8m | 57.7x | 92.3x | 3.3x |
| Fri, 30 Jun 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.8m | 53.7x | 89.8x | 3.2x |
| Sun, 28 May 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$4.0b | AU$143.6m | 50.9x | 87.5x | 3.1x |
| Tue, 25 Apr 2023 | AU$13.2b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.5m | 57x | 92.4x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 23 Mar 2023 | AU$12.7b | AU$4.0b | AU$136.2m | 52.1x | 93x | 3.2x |
| Sat, 18 Feb 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.8b | AU$478.4m | 25.3x | 27.3x | 3.5x |
| Mon, 16 Jan 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | AU$474.6m | 25.2x | 27.4x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 14 Dec 2022 | AU$12.3b | AU$3.8b | AU$479.6m | 24.7x | 25.7x | 3.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
25.7x
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 80.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -0.74x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.6x.
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 Market | 0.059% | |
| Materials | 2.64% | |
| Metals and Mining | 2.97% | |
| Copper | 7.07% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 4.96% | |
| Aluminum | 4.60% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 3.68% | |
| Silver | 2.78% | |
| Steel | 2.72% | |
| Gold | -1.36% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFR Sandfire Resources | AU$16.88 | 7.3% +AU$530.0m | 65.0% | PE55.4x | |
| HCH Hot Chili | AU$1.16 | 15.4% +AU$27.5m | 50.6% | PB0.9x | |
| AIS Aeris Resources | AU$0.52 | 3.0% +AU$17.2m | 202.9% | PE13.1x | |
| CYM Cyprium Metals | AU$0.42 | 9.1% +AU$17.2m | 55.6% | PB2.4x | |
| PEX Peel Mining | AU$0.13 | 13.0% +AU$12.5m | 18.2% | PS214.5x |