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U.S. Materials Sector Analysis

UpdatedNov 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies448
  • 7D5.1%
  • 3M0.9%
  • 1Y1.7%
  • YTD14.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Materials industry has risen 5.1%, and Southern Copper contributed the most with a gain of 9.0%. The industry has been flat over the past 12 months despite the gain this week. Earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Sector Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$1.6tUS$852.7bUS$45.8b22x35x1.9x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$1.7tUS$841.9bUS$49.3b23.4x34.2x2x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$1.7tUS$838.3bUS$47.3b24x35.6x2x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$1.6tUS$838.0bUS$47.3b23.9x34.5x1.9x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$1.6tUS$833.0bUS$48.7b22.6x32.8x1.9x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$1.6tUS$852.8bUS$48.6b21.4x32.2x1.8x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$1.5tUS$866.1bUS$50.0b20.7x30.9x1.8x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$1.4tUS$863.9bUS$54.3b19x26.6x1.7x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$1.6tUS$867.9bUS$54.1b20.7x28.6x1.8x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$1.6tUS$868.0bUS$47.6b21.2x33.7x1.8x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$1.5tUS$875.8bUS$49.7b18.9x30.2x1.7x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$1.7tUS$876.1bUS$49.7b21.6x34x1.9x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$1.7tUS$875.0bUS$50.6b20.7x33.4x1.9x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$1.7tUS$870.8bUS$49.7b21.5x33.8x1.9x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$1.6tUS$870.3bUS$49.9b21.8x32.9x1.9x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$1.6tUS$866.9bUS$50.6b20.5x31.4x1.8x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$1.6tUS$871.2bUS$50.2b20.2x30.9x1.8x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$1.6tUS$871.5bUS$50.3b21.9x32.1x1.9x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$1.6tUS$879.9bUS$52.3b17x30.2x1.8x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$1.6tUS$880.5bUS$52.4b17.7x29.7x1.8x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$1.4tUS$875.5bUS$60.5b18.4x23.7x1.6x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$1.5tUS$906.1bUS$63.4b18.1x23.3x1.6x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$1.4tUS$911.1bUS$63.7b17.3x22.6x1.6x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$1.3tUS$914.7bUS$63.3b13.6x20.4x1.4x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$1.3tUS$894.2bUS$63.5b14.3x20.7x1.5x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$1.3tUS$887.3bUS$63.3b14.8x21.1x1.5x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$1.4tUS$926.4bUS$72.2b14.5x20x1.6x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$1.4tUS$936.8bUS$76.8b12.9x17.6x1.4x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$1.3tUS$934.7bUS$77.1b12.8x17.1x1.4x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$1.4tUS$952.5bUS$88.1b12.4x15.7x1.5x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$1.3tUS$952.4bUS$88.4b11.4x14.5x1.3x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023US$1.4tUS$954.1bUS$90.5b11.7x15.4x1.5x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023US$1.4tUS$967.4bUS$95.5b11.8x14.2x1.4x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022US$1.4tUS$965.0bUS$94.6b11.6x14.4x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.4x


Total Market Cap: US$1.4tTotal Earnings: US$94.6bTotal Revenue: US$965.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Materials Sector Price to Earnings3Y Average 28.9x202320242025
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 35.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 28.9x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Materials industry have declined 21% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 4.0% 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 Market4.11%
Materials5.14%
Metals and Mining8.86%
Basic Materials6.10%
Paper and Forestry Products5.59%
Chemicals2.48%
Packaging2.32%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Chemicals industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 36.8x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 22.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 8.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Paper and Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 31% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 33% per year.
  • In contrast, the Basic Materials industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
SCCO Southern CopperUS$134.789.0%
+US$9.1b		39.2%PE28.9x
NEM NewmontUS$90.738.7%
+US$7.9b		116.3%PE13.8x
AEM Agnico Eagle MinesUS$174.439.0%
+US$7.2b		106.6%PE25.4x
CRH CRHUS$119.968.9%
+US$6.6b		17.3%PE23.6x
FCX Freeport-McMoRanUS$42.987.8%
+US$4.5b		-2.8%PE29.9x

Latest News

AEM
US$174.43
Agnico Eagle Mines
7D
9.0%
1Y
106.6%
CRH
US$119.96
CRH
7D
8.9%
1Y
17.3%

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HL
US$16.82
Hecla Mining
7D
25.7%
1Y
204.7%
ECL
US$275.16
Ecolab
7D
3.0%
1Y
10.6%

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SLGN
US$39.64
Silgan Holdings
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-31.1%

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Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for Silgan Holdings, with the consensus fair value estimate decreasing by $0.76 to $49.64. This change is attributed to revised earnings guidance and persistent growth headwinds.
AU
US$85.68
AngloGold Ashanti
7D
7.4%
1Y
243.5%

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LIN
US$410.32
Linde
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-11.0%

LIN: Earnings Momentum And Defensive Appeal Will Drive Share Performance Into 2026

Linde's analyst price target saw a slight decrease, dropping from $507 to $500, as analysts revised their outlook based on expectations for future earnings growth acceleration and the company's continued positioning as a defensive growth stock, even with ongoing sector challenges. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports reflect a balanced but nuanced outlook for Linde, with both positive and cautious perspectives shaping market sentiment.
FCX
US$42.98
Freeport-McMoRan
7D
7.8%
1Y
-2.8%

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Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Freeport-McMoRan to $47.87, citing a mixed outlook. Reduced production guidance and macro headwinds are expected to be partially offset by resilient copper prices and demand recovery in key markets.
BALL
US$49.53
Ball
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-20.3%
NEM
US$90.73
Newmont
7D
8.7%
1Y
116.3%

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INHD
US$0.22
Inno Holdings
7D
-69.2%
1Y
-95.5%
SCCO
US$134.78
Southern Copper
7D
9.0%
1Y
39.2%

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ORBS
US$2.62
Eightco Holdings
7D
-4.7%
1Y
39.4%
CCK
US$96.83
Crown Holdings
7D
-0.5%
1Y
5.1%

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METC
US$15.69
Ramaco Resources
7D
-2.8%
1Y
23.1%

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NAMM
US$1.33
Namib Minerals
7D
-20.8%
1Y
-87.4%