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Australian (ASX) Precious Metals and Minerals Industry Analysis
UpdatedDec 05, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies7
- 7D5.8%
- 3M13.1%
- 1Y37.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Precious Metals and Minerals industry has risen 5.8%, driven by gains from Zimplats Holdings of 4.7%. Meanwhile, Manuka Resources actually underperformed within the industry, shrinking 16% in the last week. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 37%.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Australian Precious Metals and Minerals Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 05 Dec 2025 | AU$2.3b | AU$1.3b | AU$31.7m | 32.2x | 71.3x | 1.7x |
| Sun, 02 Nov 2025 | AU$2.2b | AU$1.3b | AU$32.2m | 32.2x | 69.7x | 1.7x |
| Tue, 30 Sep 2025 | AU$2.4b | AU$1.3b | AU$9.4m | 34.2x | 258.6x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 28 Aug 2025 | AU$2.0b | AU$1.2b | -AU$41,744,582.00 | 29.3x | -47.3x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 26 Jul 2025 | AU$2.0b | AU$1.2b | -AU$78,703,616.10 | 29.6x | -25.3x | 1.6x |
| Mon, 23 Jun 2025 | AU$1.9b | AU$1.2b | -AU$79,697,588.60 | 27.4x | -23.6x | 1.5x |
| Wed, 21 May 2025 | AU$2.5b | AU$1.2b | -AU$122,905,250.93 | 21.6x | -20.4x | 2x |
| Fri, 18 Apr 2025 | AU$2.5b | AU$1.2b | -AU$123,822,863.70 | 22.3x | -20.3x | 2x |
| Sun, 16 Mar 2025 | AU$2.6b | AU$1.3b | -AU$124,217,205.89 | 23.6x | -21x | 2.1x |
| Tue, 11 Feb 2025 | AU$2.7b | AU$1.4b | -AU$94,573,669.72 | 0.9x | -28.7x | 2x |
| Thu, 09 Jan 2025 | AU$3.0b | AU$1.4b | -AU$95,887,900.53 | 0.8x | -31.6x | 2.2x |
| Sat, 07 Dec 2024 | AU$3.0b | AU$1.3b | -AU$92,376,232.33 | 0.9x | -32.9x | 2.3x |
| Mon, 04 Nov 2024 | AU$3.0b | AU$1.3b | -AU$102,167,710.47 | 1x | -29.2x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 02 Oct 2024 | AU$2.8b | AU$1.2b | -AU$100,394,648.05 | 0.9x | -28x | 2.3x |
| Fri, 30 Aug 2024 | AU$2.5b | AU$1.3b | -AU$81,393,788.91 | 1.5x | -31.1x | 2x |
| Sun, 28 Jul 2024 | AU$2.6b | AU$1.3b | -AU$5,813,108.24 | 1.9x | -446.1x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 25 Jun 2024 | AU$2.5b | AU$1.3b | -AU$5,879,102.08 | 1.8x | -427.6x | 1.9x |
| Thu, 23 May 2024 | AU$2.7b | AU$1.3b | -AU$5,854,910.49 | 2.1x | -453.7x | 2x |
| Sat, 20 Apr 2024 | AU$2.7b | AU$1.4b | -AU$5,762,453.74 | 2.3x | -462.1x | 2x |
| Mon, 18 Mar 2024 | AU$2.6b | AU$1.3b | -AU$4,518,995.71 | 1.7x | -569.5x | 1.9x |
| Wed, 14 Feb 2024 | AU$3.0b | AU$1.6b | AU$221.7m | 5.7x | 13.6x | 1.9x |
| Fri, 12 Jan 2024 | AU$3.0b | AU$1.6b | AU$214.1m | 6.5x | 13.9x | 1.9x |
| Sun, 10 Dec 2023 | AU$2.9b | AU$1.6b | AU$219.1m | 6.3x | 13.2x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 07 Nov 2023 | AU$2.8b | AU$1.6b | AU$222.2m | 5.9x | 12.6x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 05 Oct 2023 | AU$3.2b | AU$1.7b | AU$226.1m | 6.2x | 14x | 1.9x |
| Sat, 02 Sep 2023 | AU$3.2b | AU$1.6b | AU$226.7m | 8.2x | 14x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 31 Jul 2023 | AU$3.5b | AU$1.9b | AU$397.6m | 62.2x | 8.8x | 1.8x |
| Wed, 28 Jun 2023 | AU$3.2b | AU$1.9b | AU$394.8m | 65x | 8x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 26 May 2023 | AU$3.2b | AU$2.0b | AU$403.9m | 55.5x | 7.9x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 23 Apr 2023 | AU$3.5b | AU$1.9b | AU$394.8m | 70.6x | 8.9x | 1.8x |
| Tue, 21 Mar 2023 | AU$3.4b | AU$1.9b | AU$395.3m | 79x | 8.5x | 1.7x |
| Thu, 16 Feb 2023 | AU$4.0b | AU$2.0b | AU$402.7m | 7.3x | 10x | 2x |
| Sat, 14 Jan 2023 | AU$3.7b | AU$2.0b | AU$398.9m | 7.9x | 9.2x | 1.9x |
| Mon, 12 Dec 2022 | AU$3.8b | AU$2.0b | AU$408.2m | 8.6x | 9.2x | 1.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
9.2x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Australian Precious Metals and Minerals industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 71.3x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -59.3x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Precious Metals and Minerals industry have declined 57% 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 Precious Metals and Minerals compare with similar industries?
| AU Market | -0.083% | |
| Materials | 2.39% | |
| Metals and Mining | 2.53% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 5.77% | |
| Silver | 14.03% | |
| Copper | 9.30% | |
| Aluminum | 5.52% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 4.22% | |
| Steel | 1.99% | |
| Gold | -1.25% | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIM Zimplats Holdings | AU$18.06 | 4.7% +AU$87.2m | 29.0% | PE31.8x | |
| SPD Southern Palladium | AU$1.19 | 3.5% +AU$4.5m | 88.1% | PB4.6x | |
| VMC Venus Metals | AU$0.20 | 2.6% +AU$980.6k | 207.7% | PS150.1x |