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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedOct 12, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies431
  • 7D-2.8%
  • 3M3.6%
  • 1Y-0.3%
  • YTD13.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has dropped 2.8%, driven by Linde declining 2.8%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 19% per annum.

Sector Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Materials Sector valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$836.0bUS$47.0b23.8x35.2x2x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$837.9bUS$47.3b23.9x35.5x2x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$835.6bUS$47.9b21.5x33.1x1.9x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$835.7bUS$48.4b23.2x33.5x1.9x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$1.5tUS$852.8bUS$48.5b20.6x31.5x1.8x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$1.5tUS$864.8bUS$55.2b20.2x27.1x1.7x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$1.6tUS$869.1bUS$53.9b20.7x28.8x1.8x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$869.9bUS$54.4b21x29x1.8x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$1.6tUS$873.2bUS$49.2b19.9x32.2x1.8x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$1.6tUS$876.0bUS$49.7b19.7x31.7x1.8x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$1.6tUS$877.5bUS$50.4b20.8x32.6x1.9x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$875.5bUS$50.5b21.9x33.8x2x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$1.6tUS$858.8bUS$49.2b20.4x31.6x1.8x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$1.5tUS$871.2bUS$50.2b20.2x30.6x1.8x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$1.5tUS$873.5bUS$49.9b19.5x31x1.8x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.4bUS$50.2b21.9x32.1x1.8x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$1.6tUS$877.2bUS$51.1b16.8x30.4x1.8x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$1.6tUS$880.4bUS$52.2b18.3x31x1.8x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$1.5tUS$872.3bUS$51.6b19.4x29x1.7x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$1.5tUS$905.8bUS$63.4b17.9x22.9x1.6x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$1.5tUS$906.2bUS$63.0b18.4x23.4x1.6x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$1.4tUS$908.2bUS$63.8b16.1x21.6x1.5x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$1.3tUS$893.9bUS$63.4b13.3x20.4x1.4x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$889.8bUS$62.9b13.6x21.3x1.5x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$1.4tUS$888.1bUS$63.4b14.5x21.6x1.5x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$936.0bUS$76.9b13.8x17.8x1.5x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023US$1.3tUS$934.7bUS$77.1b13.1x17.2x1.4x
Fri, 05 May 2023US$1.3tUS$936.1bUS$78.7b12.4x16.7x1.4x
Sun, 02 Apr 2023US$1.4tUS$952.4bUS$86.6b12.4x15.8x1.4x
Tue, 28 Feb 2023US$1.4tUS$950.6bUS$85.8b11.9x16.1x1.5x
Thu, 26 Jan 2023US$1.4tUS$967.3bUS$95.4b11.6x14.8x1.5x
Sat, 24 Dec 2022US$1.3tUS$967.3bUS$95.5b11.1x14.1x1.4x
Mon, 21 Nov 2022US$1.3tUS$966.9bUS$95.6b10.4x13.9x1.4x
Wed, 19 Oct 2022US$1.2tUS$955.7bUS$102.9b10.7x11.8x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11.8x


Total Market Cap: US$1.2tTotal Earnings: US$102.9bTotal Revenue: US$955.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 28x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 35.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.0x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 23% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.4% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Materials sector?

US Market-2.70%
Materials-2.76%
Metals and Mining-0.50%
Basic Materials-2.29%
Paper and Forestry Products-3.92%
Packaging-4.00%
Chemicals-4.32%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper and Forestry Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 32.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 18.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 6.4% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Basic Materials industry, although it looks like investor sentiment has improved given that it's trading above its 3-year average of 23.4x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Chemicals industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 21% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 3.7% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 12% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
USGO U.S. GoldMiningUS$13.38-0.8%
US$2.6b		28.9%PB762.9x
FCX Freeport-McMoRanUS$40.883.1%
+US$1.7b		-18.3%PE30.6x
MP MP MaterialsUS$78.349.6%
+US$1.2b		339.9%PS57.3x
CRML Critical MetalsUS$14.9887.7%
+US$744.8m		119.0%PS2803.3x
USAR USA Rare EarthUS$32.6125.6%
+US$647.9m		203.1%PE-29.6x

Latest News

USGO
US$13.38
U.S. GoldMining
7D
-0.8%
1Y
28.9%
UAMY
US$12.21
United States Antimony
7D
57.5%
1Y
1,663.7%
AEM
US$164.38
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
-3.0%
1Y
106.9%
FCX
US$40.88
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
3.1%
1Y
-18.3%
DOW
US$20.65
Dow
7D
-13.3%
1Y
-61.6%
DD
US$73.70
DuPont de Nemours
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-14.8%
MP
US$78.34
MP Materials
7D
9.6%
1Y
339.9%

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Analysts have modestly increased their price target for MP Materials, raising the fair value estimate from $77 to approximately $78.05. Adjustments to the discount rate, profit margin, and revenue expectations reflect a slightly more optimistic outlook for the company’s long-term performance.
SCCO
US$125.10
Southern Copper
7D
-2.5%
1Y
9.9%
CRH
US$116.03
CRH
7D
-3.3%
1Y
26.5%

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Narrative Update on CRH Analyst Price Target Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for CRH from $122.10 to $129.86. This change reflects expectations of improved profit margins and a slightly higher projected price-to-earnings ratio, even as revenue growth forecasts have moderated.
USAR
US$32.61
USA Rare Earth
7D
25.6%
1Y
203.1%
CRML
US$14.98
Critical Metals
7D
87.7%
1Y
119.0%
METC
US$47.20
Ramaco Resources
7D
25.0%
1Y
320.7%
LIN
US$453.82
Linde
7D
-2.8%
1Y
-4.3%
TMC
US$8.89
TMC the metals
7D
19.9%
1Y
762.6%
SHW
US$332.81
Sherwin-Williams
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-12.2%
APD
US$257.08
Air Products and Chemicals
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-18.8%