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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis
UpdatedJan 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
- 7D-0.6%
- 3M26.6%
- 1Y92.0%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Copper industry has remained flat, although notably Austral Resources Australia gained 23%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 92% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 21 Jan 2026 | AU$10.5b | AU$2.5b | AU$110.7m | 39.6x | 94.5x | 4.2x |
| Fri, 19 Dec 2025 | AU$9.2b | AU$2.5b | AU$113.4m | 34.7x | 81.1x | 3.6x |
| Sun, 16 Nov 2025 | AU$8.6b | AU$2.6b | AU$114.9m | 32x | 75x | 3.4x |
| Tue, 14 Oct 2025 | AU$8.2b | AU$2.6b | AU$115.2m | 31.1x | 71.3x | 3.2x |
| Thu, 11 Sep 2025 | AU$6.3b | AU$2.5b | AU$106.7m | 23.2x | 59.2x | 2.5x |
| Sat, 09 Aug 2025 | AU$5.8b | AU$2.3b | AU$71.3m | 23.9x | 81.8x | 2.5x |
| Mon, 07 Jul 2025 | AU$5.7b | AU$2.3b | AU$70.8m | 23.2x | 80.8x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 04 Jun 2025 | AU$5.7b | AU$2.3b | AU$72.7m | 22.7x | 79x | 2.5x |
| Fri, 02 May 2025 | AU$5.0b | AU$2.4b | AU$74.5m | 20.4x | 67.1x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 30 Mar 2025 | AU$5.4b | AU$2.4b | AU$76.3m | 21.7x | 71.4x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 25 Feb 2025 | AU$5.3b | AU$2.3b | AU$53.7m | 35.2x | 99.2x | 2.3x |
| Thu, 23 Jan 2025 | AU$5.2b | AU$2.1b | -AU$110,958,924.80 | n/a | -46.4x | 2.5x |
| Sat, 21 Dec 2024 | AU$4.8b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,208,736.00 | n/a | -42.8x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 18 Nov 2024 | AU$5.1b | AU$2.0b | -AU$93,010,165.20 | n/a | -54.4x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 16 Oct 2024 | AU$5.5b | AU$1.9b | -AU$91,995,307.20 | n/a | -59.6x | 2.8x |
| Fri, 13 Sep 2024 | AU$4.5b | AU$1.9b | -AU$97,015,645.20 | n/a | -46.3x | 2.3x |
| Sun, 11 Aug 2024 | AU$4.1b | AU$1.8b | -AU$273,588,879.00 | n/a | -15.1x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 09 Jul 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$1.8b | -AU$270,778,492.00 | n/a | -17.4x | 2.7x |
| Thu, 06 Jun 2024 | AU$4.6b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,401,063.50 | n/a | -17x | 2.6x |
| Sat, 04 May 2024 | AU$4.9b | AU$1.8b | -AU$273,472,426.50 | n/a | -17.8x | 2.7x |
| Mon, 01 Apr 2024 | AU$4.5b | AU$1.8b | -AU$274,598,134.00 | n/a | -16.3x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 28 Feb 2024 | AU$3.8b | AU$1.8b | -AU$303,436,877.50 | n/a | -12.4x | 2.1x |
| Fri, 26 Jan 2024 | AU$13.1b | AU$3.8b | -AU$55,836,788.00 | 45.6x | -233.8x | 3.5x |
| Sun, 24 Dec 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | -AU$53,443,662.00 | 45.6x | -243.3x | 3.5x |
| Tue, 21 Nov 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$56,295,814.00 | 45.6x | -223.5x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 19 Oct 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$3.8b | -AU$58,554,843.00 | 45.6x | -215.4x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 16 Sep 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$3.8b | -AU$63,016,206.00 | 45.6x | -204.3x | 3.4x |
| Mon, 14 Aug 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$4.0b | AU$143.8m | 55.8x | 90.3x | 3.2x |
| Wed, 12 Jul 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.6m | 54.3x | 90.1x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 09 Jun 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.5m | 53.3x | 89.6x | 3.2x |
| Sun, 07 May 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.1m | 57.7x | 92.3x | 3.3x |
| Tue, 04 Apr 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.1m | 55x | 91.8x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 02 Mar 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$130.0m | 52.8x | 98.3x | 3.2x |
| Sat, 28 Jan 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$3.7b | AU$471.7m | 25.2x | 27.8x | 3.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
27.8x
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 94.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 1.8x.
- 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 | 0.069% | |
| Materials | 1.15% | |
| Metals and Mining | 1.23% | |
| Copper | -0.58% | |
| Silver | 4.44% | |
| Gold | 4.17% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 0.36% | |
| Steel | -0.20% | |
| Aluminum | -2.59% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | -2.75% | |
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$19.37 | 1.6% +AU$138.6m | 91.4% | PE64.8x | |
| AR1 Austral Resources Australia | AU$0.13 | 25.0% +AU$42.5m | n/a | PS2.6x | |
| AIS Aeris Resources | AU$0.65 | 5.7% +AU$40.2m | 290.9% | PE16.4x | |
| HGO Hillgrove Resources | AU$0.056 | 3.7% +AU$6.8m | 30.2% | PS1.2x | |
| HCH Hot Chili | AU$1.80 | 2.0% +AU$6.2m | 166.7% | PB1.5x |
