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Australian (ASX) Copper Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 02, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies11
- 7D5.7%
- 3M30.7%
- 1Y52.6%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Copper industry has risen 6.4%, driven by gains from Sandfire Resources of 5.1%. In the same time, New Frontier Minerals was down 16%. This means that the industry has gained 53% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 02 Dec 2025 | AU$8.5b | AU$2.5b | AU$114.6m | 31.7x | 74.3x | 3.3x |
| Thu, 30 Oct 2025 | AU$10.0b | AU$3.0b | AU$28.5m | 31.5x | 349.7x | 3.3x |
| Sat, 27 Sep 2025 | AU$7.2b | AU$2.6b | AU$109.3m | 27x | 66.1x | 2.8x |
| Mon, 25 Aug 2025 | AU$6.1b | AU$2.3b | AU$72.1m | 24.4x | 84.3x | 2.6x |
| Wed, 23 Jul 2025 | AU$5.7b | AU$2.3b | AU$71.6m | 23x | 79.2x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 20 Jun 2025 | AU$5.7b | AU$2.3b | AU$72.6m | 22.7x | 78.7x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 18 May 2025 | AU$5.4b | AU$2.4b | AU$73.8m | 21.5x | 73x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 15 Apr 2025 | AU$4.7b | AU$2.4b | AU$75.7m | 19x | 62.1x | 2x |
| Thu, 13 Mar 2025 | AU$5.3b | AU$2.4b | AU$97.0m | 20.5x | 54.4x | 2.2x |
| Sat, 08 Feb 2025 | AU$5.4b | AU$2.1b | -AU$110,960,659.60 | n/a | -48.4x | 2.6x |
| Mon, 06 Jan 2025 | AU$4.8b | AU$2.1b | -AU$111,250,371.20 | n/a | -43.2x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 04 Dec 2024 | AU$5.3b | AU$2.0b | -AU$110,075,911.60 | n/a | -48.4x | 2.6x |
| Fri, 01 Nov 2024 | AU$5.2b | AU$2.0b | -AU$92,540,034.40 | n/a | -56.3x | 2.7x |
| Sun, 29 Sep 2024 | AU$5.4b | AU$1.9b | -AU$90,114,017.80 | n/a | -60.1x | 2.9x |
| Tue, 27 Aug 2024 | AU$4.6b | AU$1.8b | -AU$270,095,304.00 | n/a | -17x | 2.6x |
| Thu, 25 Jul 2024 | AU$4.4b | AU$1.8b | -AU$273,192,940.50 | n/a | -16x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 22 Jun 2024 | AU$4.6b | AU$1.8b | -AU$272,230,266.50 | n/a | -17.1x | 2.6x |
| Mon, 20 May 2024 | AU$5.1b | AU$1.8b | -AU$271,477,207.00 | n/a | -18.7x | 2.9x |
| Wed, 17 Apr 2024 | AU$4.7b | AU$1.8b | -AU$276,717,569.50 | n/a | -17x | 2.6x |
| Fri, 15 Mar 2024 | AU$4.3b | AU$1.8b | -AU$273,235,283.00 | n/a | -15.6x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 11 Feb 2024 | AU$3.5b | AU$1.9b | -AU$263,941,373.60 | n/a | -13.4x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 09 Jan 2024 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | -AU$54,769,165.00 | 45.6x | -236.7x | 3.5x |
| Thu, 07 Dec 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$3.8b | -AU$56,053,407.00 | 45.6x | -227.5x | 3.4x |
| Sat, 04 Nov 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$3.8b | -AU$57,631,633.00 | 45.6x | -221.4x | 3.4x |
| Mon, 02 Oct 2023 | AU$12.7b | AU$3.8b | -AU$57,827,622.00 | 45.6x | -219.7x | 3.3x |
| Wed, 30 Aug 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$4.0b | AU$144.2m | 55.1x | 89.5x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 28 Jul 2023 | AU$13.1b | AU$4.0b | AU$141.8m | 57.7x | 92.6x | 3.3x |
| Sun, 25 Jun 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.5m | 54x | 90x | 3.2x |
| Tue, 23 May 2023 | AU$12.8b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.8m | 53.1x | 89.8x | 3.2x |
| Thu, 20 Apr 2023 | AU$13.5b | AU$4.0b | AU$142.3m | 60x | 95.1x | 3.4x |
| Sat, 18 Mar 2023 | AU$12.6b | AU$4.0b | AU$136.2m | 51.6x | 92.7x | 3.2x |
| Mon, 13 Feb 2023 | AU$13.0b | AU$3.7b | AU$476.0m | 25.2x | 27.4x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 11 Jan 2023 | AU$12.9b | AU$3.7b | AU$476.8m | 25.2x | 27x | 3.4x |
| Fri, 09 Dec 2022 | AU$12.4b | AU$3.8b | AU$481.0m | 24.8x | 25.7x | 3.3x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
25.7x
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 68.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -0.99x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.8x.
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 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 | 0.76% | |
| Materials | 4.75% | |
| Metals and Mining | 4.92% | |
| Copper | 5.66% | |
| Silver | 32.38% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 7.86% | |
| Gold | 6.63% | |
| Steel | 6.03% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 3.76% | |
| Aluminum | 2.40% | |
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$16.28 | 5.0% +AU$354.9m | 55.9% | PE52.6x | |
| CYM Cyprium Metals | AU$0.38 | 16.9% +AU$27.1m | 111.1% | PB2.2x | |
| HCH Hot Chili | AU$0.99 | 16.5% +AU$24.8m | 26.9% | PB0.8x | |
| AIS Aeris Resources | AU$0.46 | 4.5% +AU$23.0m | 155.6% | PE11.7x | |
| PEX Peel Mining | AU$0.13 | 8.7% +AU$16.7m | 8.7% | PS206.2x |