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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 08, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
- 7D7.1%
- 3M38.7%
- 1Y65.1%
- YTDn/a
In the last week, the Copper industry is up 7.1%, with Sandfire Resources up 6.0%. During this same period, the New Frontier Minerals underperformed, falling 19%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 65%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 08 Dec 2025 | AU$9.1b | AU$2.5b | AU$112.7m | 34.2x | 80.5x | 3.6x |
| Wed, 05 Nov 2025 | AU$9.8b | AU$3.1b | AU$29.5m | 30.2x | 333.9x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 03 Oct 2025 | AU$7.8b | AU$2.5b | AU$115.2m | 29.2x | 67.7x | 3.1x |
| Sun, 31 Aug 2025 | AU$6.3b | AU$2.5b | AU$107.4m | 22.6x | 59.1x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 29 Jul 2025 | AU$5.6b | AU$2.3b | AU$71.3m | 22.9x | 78.4x | 2.4x |
| Thu, 26 Jun 2025 | AU$5.5b | AU$2.3b | AU$71.9m | 22x | 76.5x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 24 May 2025 | AU$5.5b | AU$2.3b | AU$72.6m | 22.1x | 75.9x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 21 Apr 2025 | AU$4.9b | AU$2.4b | AU$74.5m | 20x | 65.9x | 2.1x |
| Wed, 19 Mar 2025 | AU$5.7b | AU$2.4b | AU$82.0m | 22.3x | 69x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 14 Feb 2025 | AU$5.5b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,043,930.00 | n/a | -49.2x | 2.6x |
| Sun, 12 Jan 2025 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,574,778.80 | n/a | -45.3x | 2.4x |
| Tue, 10 Dec 2024 | AU$5.2b | AU$2.0b | -AU$110,278,883.20 | n/a | -47x | 2.5x |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | AU$5.3b | AU$2.0b | -AU$92,600,752.40 | n/a | -57x | 2.7x |
| Sat, 05 Oct 2024 | AU$5.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$91,497,419.60 | n/a | -59.3x | 2.8x |
| Mon, 02 Sep 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$96,686,033.20 | n/a | -45.4x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 31 Jul 2024 | AU$4.3b | AU$1.8b | -AU$274,225,486.00 | n/a | -15.7x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 28 Jun 2024 | AU$4.5b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,098,287.00 | n/a | -16.6x | 2.5x |
| Sun, 26 May 2024 | AU$4.9b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,641,732.00 | n/a | -18x | 2.7x |
| Tue, 23 Apr 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$1.8b | -AU$276,507,955.00 | n/a | -16.9x | 2.6x |
| Thu, 21 Mar 2024 | AU$4.3b | AU$1.8b | -AU$275,672,188.00 | n/a | -15.6x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 17 Feb 2024 | AU$3.6b | AU$1.9b | -AU$263,931,058.40 | n/a | -13.7x | 2x |
| Mon, 15 Jan 2024 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | -AU$54,774,322.00 | 45.6x | -236.8x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 13 Dec 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$3.8b | -AU$55,872,891.00 | 45.6x | -228.3x | 3.4x |
| Fri, 10 Nov 2023 | AU$12.7b | AU$3.8b | -AU$58,209,284.00 | 45.6x | -217.7x | 3.3x |
| Sun, 08 Oct 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$58,348,539.00 | 45.6x | -215.9x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 05 Sep 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$3.8b | -AU$62,699,014.00 | 45.6x | -208.7x | 3.4x |
| Thu, 03 Aug 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$4.0b | AU$143.1m | 57x | 91.3x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 01 Jul 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.9m | 53.5x | 89.7x | 3.2x |
| Mon, 29 May 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$4.0b | AU$143.6m | 50.9x | 87.5x | 3.1x |
| Wed, 26 Apr 2023 | AU$13.2b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.9m | 56.8x | 92.2x | 3.3x |
| Fri, 24 Mar 2023 | AU$12.7b | AU$4.0b | AU$136.0m | 52.4x | 93.1x | 3.2x |
| Sun, 19 Feb 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | AU$476.9m | 25.3x | 27.3x | 3.5x |
| Tue, 17 Jan 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | AU$474.8m | 25.1x | 27.5x | 3.5x |
| Thu, 15 Dec 2022 | AU$12.4b | AU$3.8b | AU$477.3m | 24.8x | 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 80.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -0.64x.
- 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 | 0.058% | |
| 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$16.89 | 6.0% +AU$437.8m | 66.9% | PE55.4x | |
| AIS Aeris Resources | AU$0.54 | 15.1% +AU$80.4m | 224.2% | PE13.6x | |
| HCH Hot Chili | AU$1.12 | 13.8% +AU$23.9m | 43.9% | PB0.9x | |
| CYM Cyprium Metals | AU$0.41 | 12.5% +AU$22.1m | 55.8% | PB2.3x | |
| PEX Peel Mining | AU$0.13 | 13.0% +AU$12.5m | 13.0% | PS214.5x |