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U.S. Coal and Fuels Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 27, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies24
  • 7D5.8%
  • 3M-1.2%
  • 1Y16.3%
  • YTDn/a

The Coal and Fuels industry is up 5.8% in the last week, with Uranium Energy up 13%. In the same time, Eagle Nuclear Energy was down 7.6%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 16%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 55% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Coal and Fuels Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 27 Aug 2026US$27.2bUS$11.4bUS$103.5m18.6x262.5x2.4x
Sat, 25 Jul 2026US$22.6bUS$11.2bUS$72.0m14.7x314x2x
Mon, 22 Jun 2026US$22.8bUS$11.2bUS$86.9m15x262.3x2x
Wed, 20 May 2026US$22.9bUS$11.2bUS$126.7m15.3x180.9x2x
Fri, 17 Apr 2026US$25.4bUS$11.2bUS$296.6m11.5x85.7x2.3x
Sun, 15 Mar 2026US$26.2bUS$11.2bUS$220.5m16.9x118.9x2.3x
Tue, 10 Feb 2026US$27.7bUS$10.8bUS$404.4m12.5x68.5x2.6x
Thu, 08 Jan 2026US$26.8bUS$10.9bUS$362.0m12.2x74.1x2.5x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025US$25.5bUS$11.0bUS$238.0m12.6x107.1x2.3x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025US$27.1bUS$10.5bUS$403.4m13.2x67.3x2.6x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025US$25.5bUS$10.6bUS$570.0m18.4x44.8x2.4x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025US$19.4bUS$10.6bUS$578.4m13.6x33.6x1.8x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025US$20.2bUS$10.2bUS$943.3m11.3x21.5x2x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025US$17.5bUS$10.6bUS$732.3m10.6x23.9x1.6x
Thu, 22 May 2025US$15.5bUS$10.6bUS$742.9m10.8x20.9x1.5x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025US$15.0bUS$10.3bUS$971.6m9.5x15.5x1.5x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025US$14.9bUS$10.3bUS$1.2b9.3x12.6x1.4x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025US$17.4bUS$10.3bUS$1.3b9.4x13.4x1.7x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025US$15.4bUS$10.4bUS$1.5b7.5x10x1.5x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024US$16.9bUS$10.4bUS$1.5b8.1x11x1.6x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024US$16.9bUS$10.4bUS$1.6b7.6x10.6x1.6x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024US$15.2bUS$11.6bUS$1.3b6.9x11.4x1.3x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024US$13.6bUS$11.6bUS$1.4b6.2x10.1x1.2x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024US$14.0bUS$12.0bUS$1.5b5.8x9.2x1.2x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024US$13.9bUS$12.0bUS$1.5b5.8x9.1x1.2x
Fri, 24 May 2024US$14.3bUS$12.1bUS$1.5b5.7x9.4x1.2x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024US$13.4bUS$12.7bUS$2.0b4.2x6.9x1.1x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024US$13.2bUS$12.7bUS$1.8b4.6x7.1x1x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024US$13.9bUS$12.8bUS$2.0b5.8x7.1x1.1x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024US$14.2bUS$12.9bUS$2.4b5.5x5.9x1.1x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023US$13.4bUS$13.0bUS$2.4b4.6x5.5x1x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023US$13.3bUS$13.0bUS$2.5b4.4x5.4x1x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023US$13.7bUS$13.2bUS$2.8b4.4x4.9x1x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023US$12.5bUS$13.1bUS$2.8b3.9x4.4x1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

4.4x


Total Market Cap: US$12.5bTotal Earnings: US$2.8bTotal Revenue: US$13.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Coal and Fuels Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 51.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Coal and Consumable Fuels industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 262x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 51.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.6x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Coal and Consumable Fuels industry have declined 67% 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.S. Coal and Fuels compare with similar industries?

US Market-0.42%
Energy-1.51%
Oil and Gas-1.38%
Coal and Fuels5.82%
Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation0.71%
Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing0.25%
Oil and Gas Exploration and Production-1.04%
Integrated Oil and Gas-3.46%
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
UEC Uranium EnergyUS$13.1312.9%
+US$742.3m		26.6%PS321.7x
STDN Standard NuclearUS$13.7014.5%
+US$278.0m		n/aPS655.9x
CNR Core Natural ResourcesUS$98.095.1%
+US$237.8m		34.7%PE48.6x
LEU Centrus EnergyUS$187.632.2%
+US$78.8m		-5.4%PE77.2x
BTU Peabody EnergyUS$27.321.8%
+US$57.3m		63.0%PS0.8x

Latest News

AREC
US$2.67
American Resources
7D
1.1%
1Y
22.5%
LEU
US$187.63
Centrus Energy
7D
2.2%
1Y
-5.4%
BTU
US$27.32
Peabody Energy
7D
1.8%
1Y
63.0%
Narrative Update • Aug 24

BTU: Centurion Legal And Operating Risks Will Shape Future Earnings Recovery

Peabody Energy's updated narrative price target moves from $28.50 to $27.00, as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth assumptions, improved profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple that also aligns with recent Street target trims to $26.50 and $29.00. Analyst Commentary on Peabody Energy Recent Street research on Peabody Energy points to a more cautious tone.
NC
US$42.72
NACCO Industries
7D
2.2%
1Y
8.8%
CNR
US$98.09
Core Natural Resources
7D
5.1%
1Y
34.7%
STDN
US$13.70
Standard Nuclear
7D
14.5%
1Y
n/a
SAFX
US$0.39
XCF Global
7D
12.6%
1Y
-69.8%
UEC
US$13.13
Uranium Energy
7D
12.9%
1Y
26.6%
NUCL
US$7.01
Eagle Nuclear Energy
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-41.8%