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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
- 7D4.4%
- 3M39.3%
- 1Y85.5%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Copper industry is up 4.4%, with Sandfire Resources up 4.5%. During this same period, the Culpeo Minerals underperformed, falling 7.7%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 86%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 23 Dec 2025 | AU$9.5b | AU$2.5b | AU$112.6m | 36x | 84.4x | 3.8x |
| Thu, 20 Nov 2025 | AU$8.1b | AU$2.6b | AU$115.9m | 29.9x | 70x | 3.2x |
| Sat, 18 Oct 2025 | AU$9.8b | AU$3.1b | AU$29.5m | 30.7x | 331.5x | 3.2x |
| Mon, 15 Sep 2025 | AU$6.5b | AU$2.5b | AU$105.8m | 24.1x | 61x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 13 Aug 2025 | AU$5.9b | AU$2.3b | AU$72.1m | 24x | 81.8x | 2.5x |
| Fri, 11 Jul 2025 | AU$5.6b | AU$2.3b | AU$70.5m | 23x | 79.8x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 08 Jun 2025 | AU$5.9b | AU$2.3b | AU$71.9m | 23.4x | 81.9x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 06 May 2025 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.3b | AU$72.2m | 21x | 70.5x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 03 Apr 2025 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.4b | AU$76.0m | 20.6x | 67.4x | 2.2x |
| Sat, 01 Mar 2025 | AU$5.4b | AU$2.3b | AU$105.4m | 20.5x | 50.8x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 27 Jan 2025 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.1b | -AU$110,827,080.00 | n/a | -45.7x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 25 Dec 2024 | AU$4.9b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,141,078.80 | n/a | -44.1x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 22 Nov 2024 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.0b | -AU$92,753,414.80 | n/a | -55.1x | 2.6x |
| Sun, 20 Oct 2024 | AU$5.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$92,019,594.40 | n/a | -58.8x | 2.8x |
| Tue, 17 Sep 2024 | AU$4.5b | AU$1.9b | -AU$96,084,783.40 | n/a | -46.5x | 2.3x |
| Thu, 15 Aug 2024 | AU$4.2b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,571,860.50 | n/a | -15.4x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 13 Jul 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$1.8b | -AU$270,157,412.00 | n/a | -17.3x | 2.7x |
| Mon, 10 Jun 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$1.8b | -AU$273,511,244.00 | n/a | -17.3x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 08 May 2024 | AU$5.0b | AU$1.8b | -AU$273,092,015.00 | n/a | -18.4x | 2.8x |
| Fri, 05 Apr 2024 | AU$4.6b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,967,799.00 | n/a | -16.9x | 2.6x |
| Sun, 03 Mar 2024 | AU$3.8b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,387,738.00 | n/a | -14.1x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 30 Jan 2024 | AU$12.9b | AU$3.8b | -AU$55,754,266.00 | 45.6x | -232.3x | 3.4x |
| Thu, 28 Dec 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$3.7b | -AU$53,000,108.00 | 45.6x | -246.7x | 3.5x |
| Sat, 25 Nov 2023 | AU$12.7b | AU$3.8b | -AU$56,084,353.00 | 45.6x | -226.9x | 3.4x |
| Mon, 23 Oct 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$59,307,853.00 | 45.6x | -211.8x | 3.3x |
| Wed, 20 Sep 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$3.8b | -AU$62,822,796.00 | 45.6x | -205.4x | 3.4x |
| Fri, 18 Aug 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$144.2m | 53.1x | 88.4x | 3.2x |
| Sun, 16 Jul 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$4.0b | AU$141.5m | 57.2x | 92.4x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 13 Jun 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.0m | 54.7x | 90.8x | 3.2x |
| Thu, 11 May 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.0m | 57.8x | 92.5x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 08 Apr 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.5m | 54.8x | 91.6x | 3.3x |
| Mon, 06 Mar 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$4.0b | AU$130.1m | 53.8x | 99.1x | 3.3x |
| Wed, 01 Feb 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | AU$474.2m | 25.2x | 27.4x | 3.5x |
| Fri, 30 Dec 2022 | AU$12.5b | AU$3.8b | AU$480.9m | 25.2x | 26x | 3.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
26x
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 84.4x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 0.11x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.8x.
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 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 | 0.95% | |
| Materials | 3.02% | |
| Metals and Mining | 3.12% | |
| Copper | 4.43% | |
| Silver | 15.84% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 15.18% | |
| Gold | 6.60% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 2.63% | |
| Steel | -1.31% | |
| Aluminum | -1.35% | |
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$17.60 | 4.5% +AU$346.4m | 86.2% | PE57.9x | |
| CYM Cyprium Metals | AU$0.42 | 10.4% +AU$19.7m | 93.2% | PB2.4x | |
| AIS Aeris Resources | AU$0.56 | 2.8% +AU$17.2m | 226.5% | PE14.1x | |
| HCH Hot Chili | AU$1.31 | 6.1% +AU$13.3m | 87.1% | PB1.1x | |
| HGO Hillgrove Resources | AU$0.039 | 2.6% +AU$3.4m | -23.5% | PS0.9x |
