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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 19, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D-3.0%
  • 3M-1.4%
  • 1Y53.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Copper industry has dropped 1.7%, driven by declines from every company within the industry. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 51%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 25% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Copper Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 19 Mar 2026AU$9.0bAU$2.6bAU$225.4m39.9x40.1x3.5x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026AU$10.3bAU$2.4bAU$104.5m39.5x98.7x4.3x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026AU$10.3bAU$2.5bAU$111.7m38.7x91.9x4.1x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025AU$8.9bAU$2.5bAU$112.7m33.7x79x3.5x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025AU$8.3bAU$2.6bAU$115.5m29.8x71.7x3.2x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025AU$7.9bAU$2.5bAU$115.4m29.5x68.2x3.1x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025AU$6.4bAU$2.5bAU$107.2m22.6x59.4x2.5x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025AU$5.6bAU$2.3bAU$72.0m23.1x78.2x2.4x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025AU$5.7bAU$2.3bAU$71.1m23.1x80.3x2.5x
Mon, 26 May 2025AU$5.5bAU$2.3bAU$71.9m22.2x76.6x2.4x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025AU$4.8bAU$2.4bAU$74.0m19.7x64.9x2x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025AU$5.8bAU$2.4bAU$82.0m22.5x70.4x2.4x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025AU$5.5bAU$2.1b-AU$110,641,456.40n/a-50.1x2.7x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025AU$4.9bAU$2.1b-AU$111,576,513.60n/a-43.8x2.3x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024AU$5.4bAU$2.1b-AU$110,660,539.20n/a-48.7x2.6x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024AU$5.3bAU$2.0b-AU$92,293,692.80n/a-57.3x2.7x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024AU$5.4bAU$1.9b-AU$91,651,816.80n/a-59.2x2.8x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024AU$4.3bAU$1.9b-AU$96,828,286.80n/a-44.9x2.3x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024AU$4.7bAU$1.8b-AU$274,458,391.00n/a-17x2.6x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024AU$4.5bAU$1.8b-AU$271,927,490.00n/a-16.6x2.5x
Tue, 28 May 2024AU$4.9bAU$1.8b-AU$272,307,901.50n/a-18.2x2.8x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024AU$4.8bAU$1.8b-AU$274,994,072.50n/a-17.3x2.6x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024AU$4.4bAU$1.8b-AU$275,780,877.00n/a-15.9x2.4x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024AU$3.6bAU$1.9b-AU$263,848,536.80n/a-13.7x2x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024AU$12.9bAU$3.8b-AU$55,682,060.0045.6x-231.3x3.4x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023AU$12.8bAU$3.7b-AU$54,377,187.0045.6x-234.5x3.4x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023AU$12.6bAU$3.8b-AU$58,678,626.0045.6x-215.1x3.3x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023AU$12.6bAU$3.8b-AU$58,704,414.0045.6x-214.8x3.3x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023AU$13.0bAU$3.8b-AU$63,617,066.0045.6x-204.3x3.4x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023AU$13.0bAU$4.0bAU$143.4m56.8x91x3.2x
Mon, 03 Jul 2023AU$12.8bAU$4.0bAU$142.6m53.6x89.9x3.2x
Wed, 31 May 2023AU$12.8bAU$4.0bAU$143.4m52.8x89.1x3.2x
Fri, 28 Apr 2023AU$13.2bAU$4.0bAU$142.9m57.2x92.3x3.3x
Sun, 26 Mar 2023AU$12.7bAU$4.0bAU$136.6m52.3x93x3.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

93x


Total Market Cap: AU$12.7bTotal Earnings: AU$136.6mTotal Revenue: AU$4.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Copper Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 3.2x202420252026
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 41.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 3.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.9x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.5x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Copper industry have grown 17% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have declined 14% per year.
  • This means that less sales are being generated overall, but since cost of doing business is lower, profits have been increasing.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Copper compare with similar industries?

AU Market-1.51%
Materials-5.09%
Metals and Mining-5.35%
Copper-2.99%
Steel-0.50%
Aluminum-2.01%
Diversified Metals and Mining-4.71%
Gold-9.29%
Precious Metals and Minerals-13.85%
Silver-18.27%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
No data available

Latest News

AIS
AU$0.41
Aeris Resources
7D
-10.0%
1Y
131.4%

AIS: Recent Equity Raise Will Support Higher Margins And Re rating Potential

Analysts have maintained Aeris Resources' fair value estimate at A$0.79 per share while making modest adjustments to underlying assumptions, including the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes reflect updated views on the balance between risk, earnings potential and valuation.
NFM
AU$0.008
New Frontier Minerals
7D
-20.0%
1Y
-50.0%
HGO
AU$0.034
Hillgrove Resources
7D
-19.0%
1Y
-12.8%

HGO: Higher Forward P/E Multiple Will Support Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price target on Hillgrove Resources to A$0.09, highlighting updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher forward P/E multiple as key factors in their revised outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: A$0.09 is unchanged.
CYM
AU$0.35
Cyprium Metals
7D
-19.5%
1Y
75.0%
SFR
AU$15.72
Sandfire Resources
7D
-5.8%
1Y
36.6%

SFR: Free Cash Flow And 2026 Guidance Will Support Upside Repricing

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Sandfire Resources slightly higher to about A$19.00 per share, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as recent price target increases to A$18 and A$21 that highlight ongoing focus on free cash flow and revised commodity price forecasts. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are pointing to strong free cash flow as a key support for their higher fair value assumptions, suggesting the current P/E they are using in models is underpinned by cash generation rather than just sentiment.
AR1
AU$0.078
Austral Resources Australia
7D
-13.3%
1Y
n/a
HCH
AU$1.35
Hot Chili
7D
-9.7%
1Y
97.8%
PEX
AU$0.14
Peel Mining
7D
-9.7%
1Y
59.1%