Narrative Update • May 17
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- 7D1.3%
- 3M10.6%
- 1Y70.0%
- YTD17.6%
The Metals and Mining industry is up 1.3% in the last week, with SCR-Sibelco up 8.2%. This means that the industry has gained 70% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 31% annually.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Belgian Metals and Mining Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 20 May 2026 | €8.5b | €13.9b | €505.7m | 15.3x | 16.9x | 0.6x |
| Fri, 17 Apr 2026 | €7.4b | €13.9b | €505.7m | 12.6x | 14.7x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 15 Mar 2026 | €7.5b | €13.8b | €413.6m | 20.6x | 18.2x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 10 Feb 2026 | €7.4b | €13.5b | €468.6m | 15.3x | 15.9x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 08 Jan 2026 | €7.2b | €13.5b | €468.6m | 13.9x | 15.4x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 06 Dec 2025 | €6.7b | €13.5b | €468.6m | 13.2x | 14.2x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 03 Nov 2025 | €6.1b | €13.8b | €511.6m | 10.1x | 11.8x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 01 Oct 2025 | €5.9b | €13.5b | €469.8m | 10.8x | 12.7x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 29 Aug 2025 | €5.6b | €13.2b | €515.9m | 11.6x | 10.9x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 27 Jul 2025 | €5.5b | €13.3b | €580.9m | 10.8x | 9.5x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 24 Jun 2025 | €5.1b | €13.3b | €580.9m | 10x | 8.8x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 22 May 2025 | €5.1b | €13.2b | €553.5m | 10.5x | 9.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 19 Apr 2025 | €5.0b | €13.2b | €553.5m | 9.7x | 9.1x | 0.4x |
| Mon, 17 Mar 2025 | €5.7b | €12.8b | €542.6m | 10.9x | 10.5x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 12 Feb 2025 | €5.6b | €12.9b | €551.4m | 12.3x | 10.2x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 10 Jan 2025 | €5.7b | €12.9b | €551.4m | 12.1x | 10.3x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 08 Dec 2024 | €5.1b | €12.9b | €551.4m | 9.5x | 9.3x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 05 Nov 2024 | €5.6b | €12.7b | €546.2m | 10.2x | 10.3x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 03 Oct 2024 | €6.1b | €12.7b | €546.2m | 10.6x | 11.2x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 31 Aug 2024 | €6.2b | €12.7b | €507.0m | 11.4x | 12.2x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 29 Jul 2024 | €6.2b | €12.7b | €466.7m | 12.5x | 13.3x | 0.5x |
| Wed, 26 Jun 2024 | €6.1b | €12.9b | €466.7m | 11.8x | 13.1x | 0.5x |
| Fri, 24 May 2024 | €6.8b | €12.9b | €466.7m | 13.1x | 14.5x | 0.5x |
| Sun, 21 Apr 2024 | €6.7b | €13.1b | €471.8m | 13.5x | 14.1x | 0.5x |
| Tue, 19 Mar 2024 | €7.3b | €13.1b | €469.2m | 15.2x | 15.5x | 0.6x |
| Thu, 15 Feb 2024 | €7.0b | €14.5b | €501.8m | 12.5x | 14x | 0.5x |
| Sat, 13 Jan 2024 | €6.9b | €14.5b | €501.8m | 12x | 13.7x | 0.5x |
| Mon, 11 Dec 2023 | €6.1b | €14.5b | €503.1m | 11.1x | 12.1x | 0.4x |
| Wed, 08 Nov 2023 | €5.8b | €14.6b | €461.6m | 12.4x | 12.5x | 0.4x |
| Fri, 06 Oct 2023 | €5.8b | €14.6b | €461.6m | 12.5x | 12.6x | 0.4x |
| Sun, 03 Sep 2023 | €6.4b | €14.9b | €585.2m | 10.3x | 11x | 0.4x |
| Tue, 01 Aug 2023 | €6.4b | €14.8b | €564.7m | 10.1x | 11.3x | 0.4x |
| Thu, 29 Jun 2023 | €5.8b | €15.0b | €634.8m | 7.6x | 9.2x | 0.4x |
| Sat, 27 May 2023 | €5.7b | €14.9b | €634.0m | 7.4x | 9x | 0.4x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
9x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Belgian Metals and Mining industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 16.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 12.2x.
- The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.46x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Metals and Mining industry have declined 7.3% per year over the last three years,
- Revenues have also declined 2.3% 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 Belgian Materials industry?
| BE Market | 0.02% | |
| Materials | 2.72% | |
| Metals and Mining | 1.26% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 2.41% | |
| Steel | -2.45% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Steel industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 10.9x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 31.4%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 71.8% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Diversified Metals and Mining industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 14.1x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Steel industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 31% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings decline of 72% per year.
- In contrast, the Steel industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 31% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 094426466 SCR-Sibelco | €4.50k | 8.2% +€117.6m | -2.2% | PE10.6x | |
| CAMB Campine | €233.00 | 5.0% +€16.5m | 33.5% | PE6.2x | |
| VIO Viohalco | €17.90 | 0.2% +€10.4m | 208.6% | PE19.7x |