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U.K. (FTSE) Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 05, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies77
  • 7D4.1%
  • 3M22.8%
  • 1Y7.6%
  • YTDn/a

The Diversified Metals and Mining industry is up 3.4% in the last week, with Glencore up 9.4%. In the same time, Atlantic Lithium was down 10%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 6.9%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 28% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.K. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 05 Dec 2025UK£175.2bUK£234.3bUK£4.8b9.2x36.4x0.7x
Sun, 02 Nov 2025UK£170.9bUK£238.1bUK£4.9b7.7x34.9x0.7x
Tue, 30 Sep 2025UK£157.5bUK£232.8bUK£4.8b8.9x33.1x0.7x
Thu, 28 Aug 2025UK£140.0bUK£231.7bUK£4.8b8x29.1x0.6x
Sat, 26 Jul 2025UK£145.8bUK£233.0bUK£5.0b6.1x29x0.6x
Mon, 23 Jun 2025UK£128.7bUK£232.8bUK£5.1b5.9x25.5x0.6x
Wed, 21 May 2025UK£140.1bUK£233.8bUK£5.2b4.6x27.2x0.6x
Fri, 18 Apr 2025UK£132.8bUK£236.0bUK£5.2b4.7x25.5x0.6x
Sun, 16 Mar 2025UK£150.8bUK£242.0bUK£5.4b5.4x28.1x0.6x
Tue, 11 Feb 2025UK£161.5bUK£252.2bUK£7.0b4.2x23.1x0.6x
Thu, 09 Jan 2025UK£155.8bUK£252.5bUK£7.0b4.1x22.3x0.6x
Sat, 07 Dec 2024UK£161.9bUK£245.1bUK£6.8b4.4x23.8x0.7x
Mon, 04 Nov 2024UK£166.6bUK£241.6bUK£6.7b5.9x24.9x0.7x
Wed, 02 Oct 2024UK£174.4bUK£235.1bUK£6.5b5x26.8x0.7x
Fri, 30 Aug 2024UK£159.0bUK£237.1bUK£6.5b6.2x24.4x0.7x
Sun, 28 Jul 2024UK£168.6bUK£235.0bUK£9.9b6.3x17x0.7x
Tue, 25 Jun 2024UK£177.0bUK£239.6bUK£11.6b10x15.3x0.7x
Thu, 23 May 2024UK£191.3bUK£238.9bUK£11.5b10.8x16.7x0.8x
Sat, 20 Apr 2024UK£178.6bUK£244.3bUK£11.8b9.7x15.2x0.7x
Mon, 18 Mar 2024UK£159.3bUK£238.6bUK£11.5b10x13.8x0.7x
Wed, 14 Feb 2024UK£161.6bUK£250.6bUK£16.3b9.5x9.9x0.6x
Fri, 12 Jan 2024UK£171.6bUK£247.3bUK£16.1b9.2x10.7x0.7x
Sun, 10 Dec 2023UK£174.7bUK£251.5bUK£16.3b11.1x10.7x0.7x
Tue, 07 Nov 2023UK£173.5bUK£254.7bUK£16.6b11.1x10.5x0.7x
Thu, 05 Oct 2023UK£172.9bUK£259.8bUK£16.9b10.1x10.2x0.7x
Sat, 02 Sep 2023UK£165.0bUK£250.6bUK£16.3b7.2x10.1x0.7x
Mon, 31 Jul 2023UK£175.7bUK£266.4bUK£21.8b9.3x8.1x0.7x
Wed, 28 Jun 2023UK£169.6bUK£273.2bUK£26.9b6.6x6.3x0.6x
Fri, 26 May 2023UK£163.5bUK£281.3bUK£27.7b6.4x5.9x0.6x
Sun, 23 Apr 2023UK£183.0bUK£279.5bUK£27.6b8.4x6.6x0.7x
Tue, 21 Mar 2023UK£181.1bUK£283.4bUK£27.9b7.9x6.5x0.6x
Thu, 16 Feb 2023UK£207.9bUK£285.6bUK£33.7b6x6.2x0.7x
Sat, 14 Jan 2023UK£220.0bUK£281.8bUK£33.3b6.2x6.6x0.8x
Mon, 12 Dec 2022UK£207.6bUK£279.3bUK£33.0b6.4x6.3x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.3x


Total Market Cap: UK£207.6bTotal Earnings: UK£33.0bTotal Revenue: UK£279.3bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.5x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the British Diversified Metals and Mining industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 36.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.5x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.67x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Metals and Mining industry have declined 47% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 5.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.K. Diversified Metals and Mining compare with similar industries?

GB Market0.31%
Materials4.75%
Metals and Mining5.16%
Diversified Metals and Mining4.13%
Copper10.93%
Gold9.74%
Steel0.87%
Aluminum0%0
Silver0%0
Precious Metals and Minerals-4.87%
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
GLEN GlencoreUK£3.837.3%
+UK£3.1b		1.5%PS0.3x
RIO Rio Tinto GroupUK£54.942.6%
+UK£2.3b		10.6%PE11.6x
AAL Anglo AmericanUK£29.504.4%
+UK£1.3b		4.3%PS1.6x
MTL Metals ExplorationUK£0.1422.2%
+UK£71.7m		141.1%PS2.4x
GFM Griffin MiningUK£2.2816.9%
+UK£58.3m		54.1%PE60.8x

Latest News

MET1
UK£0.02
Metals One
7D
-39.5%
1Y
-60.8%
RIO
UK£54.94
Rio Tinto Group
7D
2.6%
1Y
10.6%
ATM
UK£0.032
Andrada Mining
7D
-6.0%
1Y
18.9%

Andrada Mining (LON:ATM) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt

Dec 04
Andrada Mining (LON:ATM) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
GFM
UK£2.28
Griffin Mining
7D
16.9%
1Y
54.1%
GLEN
UK£3.83
Glencore
7D
7.3%
1Y
1.5%

GLEN: Higher Price Expectations Will Depend On Delivering Key Operational Improvements

The analyst consensus price target for Glencore has increased from 400 GBp to 440 GBp, as analysts cite improved valuation metrics and ongoing strength in the company’s fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports have highlighted both positive developments and ongoing challenges regarding Glencore's outlook.
CAPD
UK£1.19
Capital
7D
6.3%
1Y
43.4%

CAPD: Equity Offering And Revenue Outlook Are Expected To Drive Shares Higher

Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Capital. The fair value has been raised from $1.74 to $1.75 per share, citing higher projected revenue growth that outweighs a slight decline in profit margin expectations.
MTL
UK£0.14
Metals Exploration
7D
22.2%
1Y
141.1%
ALL
UK£0.095
Atlantic Lithium
7D
-13.6%
1Y
-19.5%
AAZ
UK£2.40
Anglo Asian Mining
7D
6.7%
1Y
136.5%
RBW
UK£0.19
Rainbow Rare Earths
7D
-3.8%
1Y
56.3%
KMR
UK£2.56
Kenmare Resources
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-28.2%

KMR: Long-Term Ore Zone Transition Will Drive Sustained Value Ahead

Kenmare Resources’ analyst price target has been revised downward from 330 GBp to 300 GBp. Analysts cite reduced revenue growth forecasts, lower profit margins, and a higher discount rate in their updated assessments. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity has resulted in both upward and downward revisions for Kenmare Resources, reflecting varying sentiments regarding the company's outlook and share valuation.
AAL
UK£29.50
Anglo American
7D
4.4%
1Y
4.3%

AAL: Sector Consolidation And Potential Supply Constraints Will Shape Merger Outlook

Anglo American's analyst price target has been raised from approximately $29.48 to $29.18, reflecting a modest increase that analysts attribute to improved forecast profit margins as well as ongoing optimism around iron ore demand and potential supply constraints. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has showcased evolving sentiment around Anglo American, as analysts adjust their views and price targets in light of sector developments and company actions.
CMET
UK£0.043
Capital Metals
7D
-13.3%
1Y
102.4%
KEFI
UK£0.014
KEFI Gold and Copper
7D
-2.7%
1Y
180.4%
EEE
UK£0.36
Empire Metals
7D
-10.6%
1Y
451.8%
EMH
UK£0.21
European Metals Holdings
7D
72.0%
1Y
196.6%