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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 27, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
- 7D5.3%
- 3M28.8%
- 1Y86.3%
- YTDn/a
The Copper industry is up 5.3% in the last week, with Sandfire Resources up 5.8%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 86%. Looking forward, 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, 28 Dec 2025 | AU$9.7b | AU$2.5b | AU$111.3m | 36.6x | 86.8x | 3.9x |
| Tue, 25 Nov 2025 | AU$8.0b | AU$2.6b | AU$116.8m | 29.5x | 68.9x | 3.1x |
| Thu, 23 Oct 2025 | AU$9.6b | AU$3.1b | AU$29.5m | 30.1x | 324.5x | 3.1x |
| Sat, 20 Sep 2025 | AU$6.4b | AU$2.5b | AU$106.7m | 23.9x | 60.3x | 2.5x |
| Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | AU$6.1b | AU$2.3b | AU$71.7m | 25.1x | 85.7x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 16 Jul 2025 | AU$5.6b | AU$2.3b | AU$70.4m | 22.7x | 79.5x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 13 Jun 2025 | AU$5.7b | AU$2.3b | AU$71.5m | 23x | 80.4x | 2.5x |
| Sun, 11 May 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$2.3b | AU$73.7m | 20.9x | 70.1x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 08 Apr 2025 | AU$4.3b | AU$2.5b | AU$82.0m | 16.5x | 51.8x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 06 Mar 2025 | AU$5.4b | AU$2.4b | AU$97.2m | 20.8x | 55.5x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 01 Feb 2025 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,272,923.60 | n/a | -45.8x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 30 Dec 2024 | AU$4.9b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,259,045.20 | n/a | -44.1x | 2.4x |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.0b | -AU$92,859,237.60 | n/a | -54.8x | 2.6x |
| Fri, 25 Oct 2024 | AU$5.3b | AU$1.9b | -AU$92,203,483.20 | n/a | -58x | 2.7x |
| Sun, 22 Sep 2024 | AU$4.6b | AU$1.9b | -AU$95,834,972.20 | n/a | -48.3x | 2.4x |
| Tue, 20 Aug 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$1.8b | -AU$271,578,132.50 | n/a | -16.3x | 2.5x |
| Thu, 18 Jul 2024 | AU$4.5b | AU$1.8b | -AU$270,685,330.00 | n/a | -16.8x | 2.6x |
| Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,890,164.00 | n/a | -16.3x | 2.5x |
| Mon, 13 May 2024 | AU$5.0b | AU$1.8b | -AU$273,053,197.50 | n/a | -18.5x | 2.8x |
| Wed, 10 Apr 2024 | AU$4.6b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,750,421.00 | n/a | -16.8x | 2.6x |
| Fri, 08 Mar 2024 | AU$4.0b | AU$1.8b | -AU$271,052,416.00 | n/a | -14.8x | 2.2x |
| Sun, 04 Feb 2024 | AU$13.1b | AU$3.8b | -AU$56,754,841.00 | 45.6x | -231.7x | 3.5x |
| Tue, 02 Jan 2024 | AU$13.2b | AU$3.7b | -AU$53,314,722.00 | 45.6x | -248.4x | 3.6x |
| Thu, 30 Nov 2023 | AU$12.7b | AU$3.8b | -AU$55,480,914.00 | 45.6x | -228.8x | 3.4x |
| Sat, 28 Oct 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$58,853,984.00 | 45.6x | -214.8x | 3.3x |
| Mon, 25 Sep 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$3.8b | -AU$56,166,100.00 | 45.6x | -227.4x | 3.4x |
| Wed, 23 Aug 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$144.1m | 55.2x | 88.6x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 21 Jul 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$4.0b | AU$141.5m | 55.1x | 91.1x | 3.3x |
| Sun, 18 Jun 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.9b | AU$141.3m | 56.7x | 92.2x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 16 May 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.5m | 54.8x | 90.4x | 3.2x |
| Thu, 13 Apr 2023 | AU$13.3b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.5m | 57.4x | 93x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 11 Mar 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$4.0b | AU$131.2m | 49.9x | 95.7x | 3.1x |
| Mon, 06 Feb 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | AU$475.9m | 25.2x | 27.3x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 04 Jan 2023 | AU$12.5b | AU$3.8b | AU$478.9m | 25.2x | 26.1x | 3.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
26.1x
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 86.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 0.33x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Copper industry have declined 39% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 13% 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 | 1.70% | |
| Materials | 3.57% | |
| Metals and Mining | 3.77% | |
| Copper | 5.31% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 19.32% | |
| Silver | 4.37% | |
| Gold | 4.26% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 3.95% | |
| Steel | 1.74% | |
| Aluminum | 0.88% | |
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$17.87 | 5.8% +AU$452.6m | 87.9% | PE59.4x | |
| PEX Peel Mining | AU$0.14 | 12.5% +AU$12.5m | 12.5% | PS222.7x | |
| AIS Aeris Resources | AU$0.55 | 1.9% +AU$11.5m | 211.4% | PE13.9x | |
| HGO Hillgrove Resources | AU$0.042 | 5.0% +AU$6.8m | -19.2% | PS0.9x | |
| HCH Hot Chili | AU$1.31 | 1.9% +AU$4.4m | 94.1% | PB1.1x |
