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

UpdatedApr 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies82
  • 7D-0.09%
  • 3M11.2%
  • 1Y70.5%
  • YTDn/a

The Diversified Metals and Mining industry is up 1.5% in the last week, with Glencore up 1.9%. This means that the industry has gained 71% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 25 Apr 2026UK£235.5bUK£240.0bUK£6.3b16.3x37.5x1x
Mon, 23 Mar 2026UK£202.8bUK£243.7bUK£6.6b9.3x30.7x0.8x
Wed, 18 Feb 2026UK£219.9bUK£231.1bUK£4.7b15.2x46.5x1x
Fri, 16 Jan 2026UK£207.8bUK£233.7bUK£4.8b13.7x43.5x0.9x
Sun, 14 Dec 2025UK£174.6bUK£234.0bUK£4.8b9.4x36.4x0.7x
Tue, 11 Nov 2025UK£166.7bUK£237.8bUK£4.9b7.5x34.1x0.7x
Thu, 09 Oct 2025UK£163.3bUK£233.5bUK£4.8b7.7x34x0.7x
Sat, 06 Sep 2025UK£142.0bUK£231.7bUK£4.7b8.5x29.9x0.6x
Mon, 04 Aug 2025UK£137.3bUK£235.6bUK£5.3b6x25.9x0.6x
Wed, 02 Jul 2025UK£131.9bUK£228.1bUK£4.9b6x26.7x0.6x
Fri, 30 May 2025UK£138.4bUK£232.0bUK£5.0b6.9x27.5x0.6x
Sun, 27 Apr 2025UK£138.2bUK£235.0bUK£5.2b4.9x26.7x0.6x
Tue, 25 Mar 2025UK£148.9bUK£242.2bUK£5.4b5.3x27.8x0.6x
Thu, 20 Feb 2025UK£161.1bUK£247.6bUK£6.9b4.2x23.5x0.7x
Sat, 18 Jan 2025UK£164.8bUK£256.4bUK£7.1b4.1x23.2x0.6x
Mon, 16 Dec 2024UK£160.9bUK£247.4bUK£6.9b4.2x23.4x0.7x
Wed, 13 Nov 2024UK£156.5bUK£245.0bUK£6.8b4.6x23.1x0.6x
Fri, 11 Oct 2024UK£167.8bUK£239.2bUK£6.6b4.8x25.3x0.7x
Sun, 08 Sep 2024UK£148.0bUK£237.7bUK£6.6b4.5x22.5x0.6x
Tue, 06 Aug 2024UK£160.4bUK£237.1bUK£10.5b5.9x15.2x0.7x
Thu, 04 Jul 2024UK£179.9bUK£237.9bUK£11.5b9x15.6x0.8x
Sat, 01 Jun 2024UK£184.8bUK£238.4bUK£11.5b10.8x16.1x0.8x
Mon, 29 Apr 2024UK£184.9bUK£243.1bUK£11.7b9.8x15.8x0.8x
Wed, 27 Mar 2024UK£161.9bUK£240.7bUK£11.6b10.7x14x0.7x
Fri, 23 Feb 2024UK£158.1bUK£241.7bUK£13.0b10.6x12.1x0.7x
Sun, 21 Jan 2024UK£165.5bUK£248.4bUK£16.2b9.1x10.2x0.7x
Tue, 19 Dec 2023UK£177.8bUK£249.8bUK£16.2b11.8x11x0.7x
Thu, 16 Nov 2023UK£178.1bUK£253.9bUK£16.5b10.8x10.8x0.7x
Sat, 14 Oct 2023UK£170.9bUK£260.0bUK£16.9b10.3x10.1x0.7x
Mon, 11 Sep 2023UK£161.2bUK£253.3bUK£16.4b7x9.8x0.6x
Wed, 09 Aug 2023UK£166.7bUK£269.1bUK£22.0b8.4x7.6x0.6x
Fri, 07 Jul 2023UK£165.5bUK£273.5bUK£27.0b7.4x6.1x0.6x
Sun, 04 Jun 2023UK£171.2bUK£279.4bUK£27.5b6.3x6.2x0.6x
Tue, 02 May 2023UK£176.3bUK£276.8bUK£27.3b8x6.5x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

6.5x


Total Market Cap: UK£176.3bTotal Earnings: UK£27.3bTotal Revenue: UK£276.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.K. Diversified Metals and Mining Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 21.7x202420252026
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 37.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 21.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.69x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Diversified Metals and Mining industry have declined 39% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.5% 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 Market-2.67%
Materials-2.43%
Metals and Mining-2.23%
Diversified Metals and Mining-0.09%
Aluminum0%0
Silver0%0
Steel-4.64%
Copper-6.91%
Precious Metals and Minerals-9.15%
Gold-9.88%
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£5.581.9%
+UK£1.2b		107.7%PE243.5x
PRE PensanaUK£1.0712.2%
+UK£39.4m		233.8%PB5.7x
GFM Griffin MiningUK£3.114.4%
+UK£23.0m		67.7%PE84.1x
RBW Rainbow Rare EarthsUK£0.278.6%
+UK£13.5m		121.7%PB30.8x
ATM Andrada MiningUK£0.0412.5%
+UK£11.3m		43.9%PS3.6x

Latest News

MTL
UK£0.14
Metals Exploration
7D
-11.7%
1Y
80.0%
ATM
UK£0.041
Andrada Mining
7D
2.5%
1Y
43.9%
KMR
UK£2.30
Kenmare Resources
7D
2.4%
1Y
-44.6%

KMR: Revised Risk Outlook Will Support Future Cash Flows

Kenmare Resources' analyst price target has been trimmed by £0.24, with analysts citing revised fair value estimates, a higher discount rate, and updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has focused on recalibrating fair value for Kenmare Resources, with two separate trims to the price target in quick succession, first by 20 GBp and then by a further 10 GBp. These moves reflect updated assumptions on risk, earnings power, and how the market might value the shares over time.
GFM
UK£3.11
Griffin Mining
7D
4.4%
1Y
67.7%
CAPD
UK£1.22
Capital
7D
-4.7%
1Y
82.4%
RIO
UK£73.81
Rio Tinto Group
7D
-0.9%
1Y
62.2%
KEFI
UK£0.014
KEFI Gold and Copper
7D
1.4%
1Y
184.6%
AAL
UK£36.95
Anglo American
7D
-0.4%
1Y
51.5%

AAL: Teck Merger And Commodity Risks Will Shape Balanced Future Profile

The analyst fair value estimate for Anglo American edges up to £35.09 from £35.05 as analysts weigh slightly higher assumed revenue growth and a modestly higher discount rate against a small trim to projected profit margins and future P/E, informed by a mix of recent target cuts and upgrades following the Teck merger progress and shifting sector risk views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Anglo American is mixed, with several price target changes, rating shifts and comments on the proposed Teck merger feeding into the updated fair value estimate.
GLEN
UK£5.58
Glencore
7D
1.9%
1Y
107.7%

GLEN: Fair Outlook Weighs Ended Megamerger Talks And Mixed Earnings Expectations

The analyst price target for Glencore has been revised higher, with recent moves such as Morgan Stanley’s £0.40 increase and several other target lifts pointing to analysts factoring in slightly stronger revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins and a marginally richer future P/E assumption, despite a higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Glencore shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several target changes and rating adjustments reflecting differing views on how execution, commodity exposure and capital allocation might influence the share price over time.
TUN
UK£0.41
Tungsten West
7D
-6.7%
1Y
1,085.7%
EEE
UK£0.32
Empire Metals
7D
-9.7%
1Y
209.8%

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Empire Metals' (LON:EEE) Cash Burn Situation

Apr 09
Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Empire Metals' (LON:EEE) Cash Burn Situation
ALL
UK£0.15
Atlantic Lithium
7D
-11.1%
1Y
111.4%
GMET
UK£2.75
Guardian Metal Resources
7D
-11.0%
1Y
643.2%
KP2
UK£0.033
Kore Potash
7D
4.1%
1Y
45.8%
RBW
UK£0.27
Rainbow Rare Earths
7D
8.6%
1Y
121.7%
PRE
UK£1.07
Pensana
7D
12.2%
1Y
233.8%