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U.K. (FTSE) Copper Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies5
  • 7D8.3%
  • 3M12.1%
  • 1Y168.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Copper industry has risen 3.3%, driven by gains from Antofagasta of 8.5%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 144%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Copper Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 09 Apr 2026UK£38.7bUK£7.0bUK£1.0b26.9x38.7x5.5x
Sat, 07 Mar 2026UK£38.6bUK£7.0bUK£1.1b19.3x35.6x5.5x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026UK£38.7bUK£6.0bUK£843.5m20.1x45.8x6.5x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025UK£35.1bUK£6.1bUK£856.0m16.7x41x5.8x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025UK£28.6bUK£6.2bUK£870.2m13.4x32.8x4.6x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025UK£28.1bUK£6.1bUK£878.2m14.1x32x4.6x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025UK£24.8bUK£6.0bUK£866.9m12.1x28.6x4.1x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025UK£22.3bUK£6.1bUK£879.5m11x25.4x3.7x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025UK£19.5bUK£5.4bUK£676.1m12.3x28.9x3.6x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025UK£18.8bUK£5.4bUK£671.0m12.6x28.1x3.5x
Wed, 14 May 2025UK£19.2bUK£5.4bUK£642.8m21.9x29.9x3.6x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025UK£15.3bUK£5.5bUK£659.5m16.4x23.2x2.8x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025UK£19.2bUK£5.6bUK£647.8m24.5x29.6x3.5x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025UK£18.0bUK£5.6bUK£618.0m22.2x29.1x3.2x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025UK£16.7bUK£5.5bUK£611.3m23.7x27.3x3x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024UK£17.8bUK£5.5bUK£603.7m23.4x29.5x3.3x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024UK£19.0bUK£5.4bUK£600.3m17.8x31.6x3.5x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024UK£20.4bUK£5.2bUK£580.8m19.2x35.1x3.9x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024UK£19.2bUK£5.3bUK£592.9m18.1x32.4x3.6x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024UK£20.2bUK£5.3bUK£650.8m21.1x31.1x3.8x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024UK£21.3bUK£5.4bUK£661.1m23x32.1x3.9x
Thu, 16 May 2024UK£23.9bUK£5.4bUK£675.8m19.1x35.3x4.4x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024UK£23.6bUK£5.5bUK£687.9m18.2x34.4x4.3x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024UK£18.4bUK£5.4bUK£641.3m26.8x28.8x3.4x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024UK£18.4bUK£5.4bUK£1.3b13.7x14.5x3.4x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024UK£16.9bUK£5.4bUK£1.3b13.5x13.4x3.1x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023UK£15.8bUK£5.4bUK£1.3b12.9x12.6x2.9x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023UK£14.5bUK£5.6bUK£1.3b19.9x11.2x2.6x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023UK£14.8bUK£5.6bUK£1.3b23x11.2x2.7x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023UK£15.1bUK£5.4bUK£1.3b12x11.5x2.8x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023UK£16.5bUK£5.0bUK£1.2b12.7x13.4x3.3x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023UK£15.9bUK£5.1bUK£1.2b12.4x12.9x3.1x
Fri, 19 May 2023UK£15.2bUK£5.2bUK£1.3b12.8x12x2.9x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023UK£17.6bUK£5.2bUK£1.3b14.6x13.6x3.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

13.6x


Total Market Cap: UK£17.6bTotal Earnings: UK£1.3bTotal Revenue: UK£5.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Copper Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Copper industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 35.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 26.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 5.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Copper industry have declined 7.8% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues for these companies have grown 11% 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 Comparison

How does U.K. Copper compare with similar industries?

GB Market2.47%
Materials3.20%
Metals and Mining3.16%
Copper8.27%
Precious Metals and Minerals4.67%
Steel4.40%
Gold2.46%
Diversified Metals and Mining2.31%
Aluminum0%0
Silver0%0
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
ANTO AntofagastaUK£37.778.5%
+UK£2.9b		172.1%PE37.6x
ATYM Atalaya Mining CopperUK£7.865.1%
+UK£58.4m		160.3%PE16.2x
GSCU Great Southern CopperUK£0.0281.9%
+UK£358.1k		-25.7%PB8.9x
HALO Halo MineralsUK£0.131.9%
+UK£276.9k		n/aPE-30.3x

Latest News

ATYM
UK£7.86
Atalaya Mining Copper
7D
5.1%
1Y
160.3%

ATYM: Equity Raise And Dividend Will Support Future Copper Output

The analyst price target for Atalaya Mining Copper has been reset from £12.56 to £10.75. Analysts attribute this change to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the key drivers.
CAML
UK£1.64
Central Asia Metals
7D
-2.8%
1Y
13.1%

CAML: Higher Profit Margins And Cash Returns Will Support Bullish Re Rating Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Central Asia Metals to £2.40 from £2.45, citing updated assumptions that combine a lower revenue growth outlook, higher expected profit margins, and a reduced future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Even with a trimmed price target to £2.40, analyst commentary still highlights areas where Central Asia Metals could appeal to investors who are comfortable with the risks of the sector and the company’s specific profile.
HALO
UK£0.13
Halo Minerals
7D
1.9%
1Y
n/a
ANTO
UK£37.77
Antofagasta
7D
8.5%
1Y
172.1%

ANTO: Copper Upswing And Centinela Expansion Will Support Medium Term Earnings Power

Antofagasta's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from £40.28 to £47.82, as analysts balance higher assumed revenue growth with lower profit margins and a mixed series of recent target changes and rating moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Antofagasta shows a mix of upgrades, downgrades and price target resets, with views split on valuation, risk and execution.
GSCU
UK£0.028
Great Southern Copper
7D
1.9%
1Y
-25.7%