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Chinese (SSE) Materials Sector Analysis
UpdatedNov 20, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies813
- 7D-7.0%
- 3M7.2%
- 1Y31.3%
- YTD37.3%
Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 7.0%, driven by Zijin Mining Group declining 6.3%. On the other hand Dazhong Mining is actually up 11%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 31%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 33% per annum.
Sector Valuation and Performance
Has the Chinese Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 22 Nov 2025 | CN¥12.4t | CN¥9.0t | CN¥329.9b | 42.3x | 37.5x | 1.4x |
| Mon, 20 Oct 2025 | CN¥11.6t | CN¥8.9t | CN¥296.6b | 40.1x | 39.3x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 17 Sep 2025 | CN¥10.4t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥230.0b | 40.9x | 45.2x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 15 Aug 2025 | CN¥9.5t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥225.7b | 39.1x | 42x | 1.1x |
| Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | CN¥8.8t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥227.0b | 37.4x | 38.7x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 10 Jun 2025 | CN¥8.4t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥225.9b | 36.2x | 37.1x | 1x |
| Thu, 08 May 2025 | CN¥8.2t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥222.7b | 35.2x | 37x | 1x |
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | CN¥8.2t | CN¥8.2t | CN¥212.7b | 33.5x | 38.7x | 1x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | CN¥8.1t | CN¥8.2t | CN¥225.4b | 33.5x | 35.9x | 1x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | CN¥7.8t | CN¥8.2t | CN¥227.3b | 31.2x | 34.4x | 1x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | CN¥8.0t | CN¥8.2t | CN¥226.9b | 32.3x | 35.3x | 1x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | CN¥8.1t | CN¥8.2t | CN¥228.3b | 32.4x | 35.5x | 1x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | CN¥7.9t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥265.7b | 30.1x | 29.8x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | CN¥6.4t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥261.3b | 23.9x | 24.5x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | CN¥6.7t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥281.5b | 26.2x | 24x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | CN¥7.3t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥276.3b | 27.4x | 26.5x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | CN¥7.7t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥275.8b | 28.7x | 27.9x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | CN¥8.3t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥273.1b | 32.3x | 30.5x | 1x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | CN¥8.2t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥296.7b | 29.9x | 27.5x | 1x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | CN¥7.5t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥308.9b | 28.6x | 24.4x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | CN¥6.9t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥305.5b | 27x | 22.6x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | CN¥8.1t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥300.8b | 34.4x | 26.9x | 1x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | CN¥8.3t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥300.6b | 34.2x | 27.5x | 1x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | CN¥8.0t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥309.1b | 30.9x | 25.8x | 1x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | CN¥8.5t | CN¥8.3t | CN¥313.4b | 32.9x | 27x | 1x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | CN¥8.6t | CN¥8.5t | CN¥388.6b | 29.3x | 22.2x | 1x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | CN¥8.8t | CN¥8.5t | CN¥399.4b | 30.2x | 22.1x | 1x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | CN¥8.6t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥398.5b | 29.3x | 21.7x | 1x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | CN¥8.9t | CN¥8.5t | CN¥407.0b | 29.3x | 21.8x | 1x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | CN¥9.6t | CN¥8.5t | CN¥508.7b | 29x | 18.8x | 1.1x |
| Wed, 08 Mar 2023 | CN¥10.1t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥507.3b | 30x | 19.9x | 1.2x |
| Fri, 03 Feb 2023 | CN¥10.3t | CN¥8.5t | CN¥514.0b | 30.1x | 20.1x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 01 Jan 2023 | CN¥9.2t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥513.2b | 26.9x | 18x | 1.1x |
| Tue, 29 Nov 2022 | CN¥9.5t | CN¥8.4t | CN¥512.5b | 27.7x | 18.6x | 1.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
18.6x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the Chinese Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 37.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.0x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 14% per year over the last three years.
- Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 2.3% per year.
- This means that although more sales are being generated, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Chinese Materials sector?
| CN Market | -5.21% | |
| Materials | -7.04% | |
| Basic Materials | -4.75% | |
| Packaging | -5.84% | |
| Paper and Forestry Products | -5.85% | |
| Metals and Mining | -6.78% | |
| Chemicals | -7.54% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 30.3x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 40.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 6.8% per year.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 41% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 6.8% per year.
- In contrast, the Metals and Mining industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 26% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001203 Dazhong Mining | CN¥31.11 | 10.8% +CN¥4.5b | 226.8% | PE67.3x | |
| 002240 Chengxin Lithium Group | CN¥36.63 | 12.2% +CN¥3.5b | 131.8% | PS7.7x | |
| 603650 Red Avenue New Materials Group | CN¥42.87 | 14.7% +CN¥3.3b | 26.8% | PE44.6x | |
| 300346 Jiangsu Nata Opto-electronic Material | CN¥39.17 | 8.5% +CN¥2.1b | 23.3% | PE88.4x | |
| 002549 Hunan Kaimeite Gases | CN¥23.72 | 13.9% +CN¥2.0b | 243.8% | PE274.4x |