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

UpdatedNov 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies77
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M18.1%
  • 1Y5.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Diversified Metals and Mining industry has dropped 2.3%, driven by a pullback from Glencore of 2.6%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 27% 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, 28 Nov 2025UK£164.0bUK£238.9bUK£4.9b9x33.4x0.7x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025UK£166.0bUK£235.0bUK£4.8b7.7x34.4x0.7x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025UK£149.0bUK£231.4bUK£4.7b8.5x31.4x0.6x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025UK£137.3bUK£232.5bUK£4.9b5.9x28x0.6x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025UK£139.8bUK£233.4bUK£5.0b6.4x27.8x0.6x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025UK£132.8bUK£230.7bUK£5.0b6.9x26.5x0.6x
Wed, 14 May 2025UK£142.5bUK£235.3bUK£5.2b4.4x27.5x0.6x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025UK£127.1bUK£241.4bUK£5.3b4.8x23.9x0.5x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025UK£150.8bUK£242.2bUK£5.4b5.5x28.2x0.6x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025UK£156.2bUK£252.1bUK£7.0b4.2x22.3x0.6x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025UK£154.5bUK£249.3bUK£6.9b4.2x22.3x0.6x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024UK£163.1bUK£245.9bUK£6.8b4.4x23.9x0.7x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024UK£166.0bUK£240.9bUK£6.7b4.4x24.9x0.7x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024UK£163.5bUK£232.8bUK£6.5b4.6x25.3x0.7x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024UK£159.7bUK£238.6bUK£6.6b6.2x24.3x0.7x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024UK£166.6bUK£235.2bUK£11.4b8.3x14.6x0.7x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024UK£173.2bUK£239.2bUK£11.5b10.9x15x0.7x
Thu, 16 May 2024UK£187.9bUK£239.6bUK£11.5b11.3x16.3x0.8x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024UK£179.7bUK£244.1bUK£11.7b9.1x15.3x0.7x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024UK£157.0bUK£236.5bUK£11.4b10.1x13.7x0.7x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024UK£166.0bUK£250.4bUK£16.3b9.7x10.2x0.7x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024UK£179.1bUK£248.7bUK£16.2b9.7x11.1x0.7x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023UK£180.5bUK£248.3bUK£16.1b11.3x11.2x0.7x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023UK£171.4bUK£259.2bUK£16.9b10.5x10.2x0.7x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023UK£170.1bUK£260.1bUK£16.9b6.8x10.1x0.7x
Sat, 26 Aug 2023UK£159.4bUK£251.0bUK£16.3b6.9x9.8x0.6x
Mon, 24 Jul 2023UK£177.1bUK£270.7bUK£26.6b8.3x6.6x0.7x
Wed, 21 Jun 2023UK£175.3bUK£272.5bUK£26.8b6.8x6.5x0.6x
Fri, 19 May 2023UK£168.9bUK£280.0bUK£27.6b6.7x6.1x0.6x
Sun, 16 Apr 2023UK£189.6bUK£280.2bUK£27.6b8.7x6.9x0.7x
Tue, 14 Mar 2023UK£187.1bUK£285.4bUK£28.1b6.4x6.6x0.7x
Thu, 09 Feb 2023UK£214.6bUK£284.7bUK£33.6b6x6.4x0.8x
Sat, 07 Jan 2023UK£213.1bUK£284.8bUK£33.6b5.9x6.3x0.7x
Mon, 05 Dec 2022UK£206.3bUK£280.5bUK£33.1b6.1x6.2x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.2x


Total Market Cap: UK£206.3bTotal Earnings: UK£33.1bTotal Revenue: UK£280.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 17.4x202320242025
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 33.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 17.3x.
  • 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 5.2% 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 Market1.96%
Materials2.41%
Metals and Mining2.32%
Diversified Metals and Mining1.37%
Precious Metals and Minerals9.69%
Steel7.01%
Gold2.88%
Copper2.23%
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
AAL Anglo AmericanUK£28.263.3%
+UK£971.2m		4.1%PS1.5x
GLEN GlencoreUK£3.572.2%
+UK£864.7m		-4.6%PS0.2x
RIO Rio Tinto GroupUK£53.550.3%
+UK£292.5m		9.3%PE11.2x
EEE Empire MetalsUK£0.4131.9%
+UK£69.7m		598.3%PB25.4x
AAZ Anglo Asian MiningUK£2.2516.9%
+UK£37.2m		134.4%PS5.1x

Latest News

ALL
UK£0.11
Atlantic Lithium
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-9.9%
AAZ
UK£2.25
Anglo Asian Mining
7D
16.9%
1Y
134.4%
KP2
UK£0.029
Kore Potash
7D
-3.3%
1Y
7.3%
RBW
UK£0.20
Rainbow Rare Earths
7D
-7.1%
1Y
69.6%
AAL
UK£28.26
Anglo American
7D
3.3%
1Y
4.1%

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.
GMET
UK£1.01
Guardian Metal Resources
7D
-5.6%
1Y
225.8%
RIO
UK£53.55
Rio Tinto Group
7D
0.3%
1Y
9.3%

RIO: Upcoming Board Decisions And Mineral Trade Shifts Will Shape Outlook

Rio Tinto Group's analyst price target has been increased from £56.23 to £56.84, as analysts point to improved revenue growth estimates. Recent upward revisions from major firms also support a slightly stronger outlook for the stock.
GLEN
UK£3.57
Glencore
7D
2.2%
1Y
-4.6%

Calculating The Fair Value Of Glencore plc (LON:GLEN)

Nov 19
Calculating The Fair Value Of Glencore plc (LON:GLEN)
CMET
UK£0.049
Capital Metals
7D
-6.7%
1Y
206.3%
MTL
UK£0.11
Metals Exploration
7D
-4.7%
1Y
92.2%
ARS
UK£0.017
Asiamet Resources
7D
8.2%
1Y
187.0%
SAV
UK£0.037
Savannah Resources
7D
8.8%
1Y
-8.6%
EEE
UK£0.41
Empire Metals
7D
31.9%
1Y
598.3%
FAR
UK£0.072
Ferro-Alloy Resources
7D
-18.1%
1Y
46.5%
PRE
UK£0.98
Pensana
7D
3.6%
1Y
259.5%

Here's Why Pensana (LON:PRE) Can Afford Some Debt

Oct 17
Here's Why Pensana (LON:PRE) Can Afford Some Debt
KDNC
UK£0.036
Cadence Minerals
7D
-15.3%
1Y
50.0%