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Australian (ASX) Metals and Mining Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 24, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies685
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M-2.1%
  • 1Y36.4%
  • YTD6.8%

In the last week, the Metals and Mining industry is up 1.9%, with BHP Group up 2.3%. During this same period, the Lynas Rare Earths underperformed, falling 6.9%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 36%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Metals and Mining Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 24 Jul 2026AU$676.2bAU$206.2bAU$25.9b11.2x26.1x3.3x
Sun, 21 Jun 2026AU$713.6bAU$205.9bAU$25.8b11.9x27.6x3.5x
Tue, 19 May 2026AU$701.9bAU$203.2bAU$25.3b13x27.7x3.5x
Thu, 16 Apr 2026AU$705.1bAU$203.3bAU$25.6b13.3x27.6x3.5x
Sat, 14 Mar 2026AU$652.6bAU$203.6bAU$24.6b16.4x26.5x3.2x
Mon, 09 Feb 2026AU$649.4bAU$191.4bAU$18.3b22.8x35.5x3.4x
Wed, 07 Jan 2026AU$649.8bAU$196.7bAU$19.0b24x34.2x3.3x
Fri, 05 Dec 2025AU$591.6bAU$199.2bAU$19.1b21.9x31x3x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025AU$573.1bAU$201.2bAU$19.2b21.1x29.8x2.8x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025AU$542.1bAU$200.7bAU$19.1b19x28.3x2.7x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025AU$515.8bAU$202.4bAU$18.3b14.3x28.2x2.5x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025AU$477.7bAU$203.4bAU$21.4b13.5x22.3x2.3x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025AU$430.2bAU$206.0bAU$21.9b13.2x19.7x2.1x
Wed, 21 May 2025AU$439.3bAU$206.7bAU$22.0b12.2x20x2.1x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025AU$422.0bAU$208.1bAU$22.2b11.8x19x2x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025AU$426.7bAU$208.9bAU$22.5b11.3x18.9x2x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025AU$457.9bAU$212.6bAU$21.4b13.3x21.4x2.2x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025AU$436.9bAU$214.5bAU$21.7b12.2x20.1x2x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024AU$454.8bAU$209.5bAU$21.0b12.5x21.7x2.2x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024AU$476.1bAU$206.6bAU$20.7b12.4x23x2.3x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024AU$481.8bAU$199.9bAU$19.9b12.7x24.2x2.4x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024AU$437.8bAU$201.9bAU$19.6b15x22.3x2.2x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024AU$450.2bAU$210.6bAU$21.3b13.3x21.1x2.1x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024AU$459.8bAU$208.4bAU$20.8b13.1x22.2x2.2x
Thu, 23 May 2024AU$523.4bAU$209.4bAU$21.0b14.9x25x2.5x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024AU$502.2bAU$214.9bAU$21.9b13.3x23x2.3x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024AU$470.1bAU$213.4bAU$21.9b12.5x21.5x2.2x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024AU$499.1bAU$209.8bAU$31.5b11.8x15.8x2.4x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024AU$556.2bAU$220.8bAU$32.3b12.1x17.2x2.5x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023AU$547.5bAU$223.3bAU$32.9b11x16.7x2.5x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023AU$528.6bAU$224.9bAU$33.4b10.2x15.8x2.4x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023AU$522.4bAU$228.6bAU$34.2b9.7x15.3x2.3x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023AU$531.9bAU$225.5bAU$34.0b12.2x15.6x2.4x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023AU$548.5bAU$233.9bAU$48.8b10x11.2x2.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.2x


Total Market Cap: AU$548.5bTotal Earnings: AU$48.8bTotal Revenue: AU$233.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Metals and Mining Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 22.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the Australian Metals and Mining industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 26.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 22.7x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.5x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Metals and Mining industry have declined 19% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.1% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Australian Materials industry?

AU Market-0.16%
Materials1.72%
Metals and Mining1.87%
Silver6.46%
Gold3.55%
Copper3.10%
Diversified Metals and Mining1.77%
Steel-0.33%
Precious Metals and Minerals-0.59%
Aluminum-2.56%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Copper industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 29.1%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 111.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Copper industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 29% over the next 5 years.
  • However this is lower than its past earnings growth rate of 111% per year.
  • In contrast, the Steel industry is expected to see its earnings growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
BHP BHP GroupAU$58.852.3%
+AU$6.7b		44.2%PE20.4x
S32 South32AU$4.4915.1%
+AU$2.6b		47.2%PE35.7x
EVN Evolution MiningAU$11.297.2%
+AU$1.5b		54.7%PE17.3x
NST Northern Star ResourcesAU$19.933.6%
+AU$982.5m		26.1%PE18.3x
SFR Sandfire ResourcesAU$18.525.0%
+AU$415.0m		67.5%PE44x

Latest News

S32
AU$4.49
South32
7D
15.1%
1Y
47.2%
LYC
AU$14.79
Lynas Rare Earths
7D
-6.9%
1Y
37.8%
WGX
AU$4.62
Westgold Resources
7D
6.2%
1Y
75.0%
Narrative Update • Jul 22

WGX: Core Hubs And Asset Sales Will Support Stronger Future Returns

Analysts have lowered their price target for Westgold Resources to A$7.59 from A$8.33, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, more moderate expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Westgold Resources Completed divestment of the Chalice Gold Project to Corazon Mining, with A$12.6 million in upfront consideration and a 19.9% equity stake in Corazon, with total transaction value potentially reaching A$23.6 million (source: company announcement, news reports).
ILU
AU$5.89
Iluka Resources
7D
-3.6%
1Y
9.1%
FMG
AU$18.57
Fortescue
7D
-1.6%
1Y
1.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 22

FMG: China Ore Curbs And Green Energy Spend Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have reduced their price target on Fortescue to A$18.65 from A$19.23, citing concerns about potential pressure on future cash flows from higher mine replacement and decarbonization spending. What’s in the News for Fortescue China’s state procurement agency, China Mineral Resources Group, has restricted deliveries of Fortescue’s lower grade Super Special Fines and Fortune Fines while price negotiations are stalled, according to recent reporting.
ELV
AU$7.75
Elevra Lithium
7D
-7.4%
1Y
124.6%
EVN
AU$11.29
Evolution Mining
7D
7.2%
1Y
54.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 21

EVN: Copper And Lithium Credits Will Support Future Margin Resilience

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Evolution Mining from A$19.45 to A$18.90, reflecting updated assumptions on growth, margins and valuation in light of recent rating changes and price targets around A$12.25 to A$12.70. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Evolution Mining shows a mix of views, but there are clear points of optimism that some investors may find useful when thinking about valuation, execution and growth potential.
BHP
AU$58.85
BHP Group
7D
2.3%
1Y
44.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 20

BHP: Potash Overruns And Impairment Will Restrain Future Project Returns

The analyst fair value estimate for BHP Group has been raised from A$40.94 to A$43.59 as analysts recalibrate their models following a series of mixed price target revisions that reflect updated views on project capex, impairment charges, and sector risk. Analyst Commentary Recent research on BHP Group shows a mix of cautious and supportive views, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings as new information on project spending, impairments, and macro risks has emerged.
IPX
AU$3.07
IperionX
7D
-6.1%
1Y
-51.2%
LTR
AU$1.19
Liontown
7D
-10.9%
1Y
26.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 16

LTR: Underground Ramp At Kathleen Valley Will Support Future Re Rating

Analysts have trimmed their Liontown price target from A$2.12 to A$2.00, citing updated assumptions around slightly lower revenue growth, reduced profit margins and a higher projected P/E multiple, along with a modestly higher discount rate. What’s in the News for Liontown Liontown Resources is progressing construction of its Kathleen Valley hard rock lithium project toward full production while operating through volatile lithium prices, according to recent reports.
MIN
AU$53.54
Mineral Resources
7D
-5.7%
1Y
65.7%
PLS
AU$4.14
PLS Group
7D
-4.4%
1Y
115.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 15

PLS: Lithium Rebound And Expansion Costs Will Test Elevated Future P/E

Analysts have trimmed their price target for PLS Group to A$5.51 from A$5.70, as they factor in a slightly higher discount rate, a modest adjustment to profit margin expectations, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple in their valuation work. What’s in the News for PLS Group PLS Group is a key participant in a lithium stock rebound in 2026, with its Pilgangoora project in Western Australia contributing to a 47% revenue increase and a return to profitability in the first half of 2026, according to recent news reports.
SGM
AU$26.07
Sims
7D
5.5%
1Y
61.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 14

SGM: FY26 Guidance And Margin Outlook Will Support Further Rerating

Analysts have lifted their price target for Sims to A$31 from A$19, citing updated FY26 guidance that sits about 15% above prior consensus and supports higher assumed profit margins and a richer future P/E multiple in current valuation work. What's in the News Sims Ltd shares have moved nearly 56% over the past year, reflecting renewed investor focus on the stock, source: Sims Ltd Shares Soar Nearly 56% on Strong Industrial Turnaround and Sustainability Drive.
NST
AU$19.93
Northern Star Resources
7D
3.6%
1Y
26.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 14

NST: Leadership Upheaval And Activist Demands Will Sustain Overvaluation Risk

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Northern Star Resources from A$15.58 to A$15.20, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple in their valuation work. What’s in the News for Northern Star Resources Northern Star Resources has appointed Suresh Vadnagra, a Glencore executive with over 25 years of mining experience, as its next Managing Director and CEO from 5 October 2026, with CFO Ryan Gurner acting as interim CEO during the transition period.
SFR
AU$18.52
Sandfire Resources
7D
5.0%
1Y
67.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 11

SFR: Copper Demand And Higher Margins Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Sandfire Resources from A$17.30 to A$24.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples as key drivers of the change. What's in the News Sandfire Resources shares recently traded at $19.41, with a 4.3% gain reported in the session highlighted by the primary news source.
GMD
AU$5.87
Genesis Minerals
7D
5.6%
1Y
49.7%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

GMD: Vault Minerals Bid And Synergy Upside Will Reshape Future Scale

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Genesis Minerals from A$9.16 to A$8.72. They now apply a slightly higher discount rate and more moderate assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, while keeping longer term P/E expectations broadly similar.