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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
- 7D2.7%
- 3M24.1%
- 1Y96.6%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Copper industry has risen 2.7%, driven by gains from Sandfire Resources of 2.7%. In the same time, Peel Mining was down 6.3%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 97%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 23% 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, 18 Jan 2026 | AU$10.5b | AU$2.5b | AU$111.7m | 39.7x | 94.4x | 4.2x |
| Tue, 16 Dec 2025 | AU$9.1b | AU$2.5b | AU$112.4m | 34.6x | 81x | 3.6x |
| Thu, 13 Nov 2025 | AU$8.7b | AU$2.6b | AU$114.9m | 32.2x | 75.6x | 3.4x |
| Sat, 11 Oct 2025 | AU$8.4b | AU$2.5b | AU$114.6m | 31.7x | 73.6x | 3.3x |
| Mon, 08 Sep 2025 | AU$6.3b | AU$2.5b | AU$107.2m | 23x | 59.2x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 06 Aug 2025 | AU$5.6b | AU$2.3b | AU$72.7m | 22.8x | 77.2x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 04 Jul 2025 | AU$5.8b | AU$2.3b | AU$70.3m | 23.5x | 82.3x | 2.5x |
| Sun, 01 Jun 2025 | AU$5.8b | AU$2.3b | AU$73.0m | 23x | 79.1x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 29 Apr 2025 | AU$5.0b | AU$2.4b | AU$74.0m | 20.1x | 67.1x | 2.1x |
| Thu, 27 Mar 2025 | AU$5.8b | AU$2.4b | AU$74.8m | 22.7x | 77.3x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 22 Feb 2025 | AU$5.5b | AU$2.3b | AU$53.3m | 36.5x | 103.2x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 20 Jan 2025 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,345,785.20 | n/a | -45.6x | 2.4x |
| Wed, 18 Dec 2024 | AU$4.9b | AU$2.1b | -AU$110,695,235.20 | n/a | -44.5x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 15 Nov 2024 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.0b | -AU$92,978,938.80 | n/a | -54.6x | 2.6x |
| Sun, 13 Oct 2024 | AU$5.5b | AU$1.9b | -AU$91,825,296.80 | n/a | -59.5x | 2.8x |
| Tue, 10 Sep 2024 | AU$4.1b | AU$1.9b | -AU$97,137,081.20 | n/a | -42.7x | 2.1x |
| Thu, 08 Aug 2024 | AU$4.2b | AU$1.8b | -AU$273,705,331.50 | n/a | -15.5x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 06 Jul 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$1.8b | -AU$270,794,019.00 | n/a | -17.5x | 2.7x |
| Mon, 03 Jun 2024 | AU$4.8b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,230,266.50 | n/a | -17.8x | 2.7x |
| Wed, 01 May 2024 | AU$4.9b | AU$1.8b | -AU$274,396,283.00 | n/a | -18x | 2.7x |
| Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | AU$4.5b | AU$1.8b | -AU$276,192,342.50 | n/a | -16.2x | 2.5x |
| Sun, 25 Feb 2024 | AU$3.7b | AU$1.8b | -AU$303,196,209.00 | n/a | -12.2x | 2x |
| Tue, 23 Jan 2024 | AU$12.8b | AU$3.8b | -AU$55,857,418.00 | 45.6x | -229.4x | 3.4x |
| Thu, 21 Dec 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | -AU$53,773,748.00 | 45.6x | -241.6x | 3.5x |
| Sat, 18 Nov 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$56,940,514.00 | 45.6x | -222x | 3.3x |
| Mon, 16 Oct 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$59,488,369.00 | 45.6x | -212.2x | 3.3x |
| Wed, 13 Sep 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$3.8b | -AU$63,307,610.00 | 45.6x | -203.7x | 3.4x |
| Fri, 11 Aug 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$4.0b | AU$143.3m | 56x | 90.4x | 3.2x |
| Sun, 09 Jul 2023 | AU$12.7b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.5m | 52.6x | 89x | 3.2x |
| Tue, 06 Jun 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$4.0b | AU$143.1m | 54.1x | 90x | 3.2x |
| Thu, 04 May 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.6m | 55.8x | 91.1x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 01 Apr 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$4.0b | AU$136.2m | 55.1x | 95.9x | 3.3x |
| Mon, 27 Feb 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$3.7b | AU$316.6m | 45.3x | 41.2x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 25 Jan 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$3.7b | AU$473.6m | 25.1x | 27.6x | 3.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
27.6x
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 94.7x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 1.6x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.2x.
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 | 1.95% | |
| Materials | 3.65% | |
| Metals and Mining | 3.58% | |
| Copper | 2.74% | |
| Silver | 6.28% | |
| Gold | 5.30% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 3.38% | |
| Steel | 1.72% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | -0.94% | |
| Aluminum | -1.79% | |
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$19.15 | 2.7% +AU$231.0m | 94.0% | PE63.4x | |
| AR1 Austral Resources Australia | AU$0.13 | 25.0% +AU$42.5m | n/a | PS2.6x | |
| AIS Aeris Resources | AU$0.63 | 3.3% +AU$23.0m | 270.6% | PE16x | |
| CYM Cyprium Metals | AU$0.56 | 5.7% +AU$14.8m | 107.4% | PB3.2x | |
| HGO Hillgrove Resources | AU$0.055 | 7.8% +AU$13.7m | -1.8% | PS1.2x |