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U.S. Basic Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 18, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies17
  • 7D8.3%
  • 3M9.6%
  • 1Y17.0%
  • YTD-6.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Basic Materials industry has risen 8.3%, driven by gains from CRH of 9.4%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 17%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 12% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 18 Jun 2026US$173.2bUS$61.2bUS$6.7b22.1x25.8x2.8x
Sat, 16 May 2026US$163.2bUS$61.2bUS$6.7b20.8x24.3x2.7x
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$177.0bUS$60.0bUS$6.8b25.2x26.1x3x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$163.5bUS$59.9bUS$6.8b22.1x24.1x2.7x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$184.9bUS$59.8bUS$6.7b23.4x27.7x3.1x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$181.9bUS$59.8bUS$6.7b25.7x27.2x3x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$177.8bUS$59.8bUS$6.7b24.6x26.6x3x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$176.2bUS$58.6bUS$6.3b23.4x27.9x3x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$170.6bUS$58.7bUS$6.3b23.1x27x2.9x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$173.3bUS$58.7bUS$6.3b25.5x27.4x3x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$152.1bUS$58.0bUS$6.3b19.8x24.1x2.6x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$145.2bUS$58.0bUS$6.3b19.5x23x2.5x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$159.1bUS$58.0bUS$6.3b22.6x25.1x2.7x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$139.1bUS$57.6bUS$7.5b16.4x18.5x2.4x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$141.6bUS$57.7bUS$7.6b17x18.7x2.5x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$173.7bUS$60.8bUS$7.5b20.9x23x2.9x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$157.8bUS$59.1bUS$7.4b25x21.4x2.7x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$175.7bUS$59.1bUS$7.4b25.4x23.8x3x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$165.9bUS$58.8bUS$7.3b23.8x22.7x2.8x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$155.1bUS$58.7bUS$7.6b22.3x20.5x2.6x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$153.8bUS$58.7bUS$7.6b20.4x20.4x2.6x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$149.1bUS$58.5bUS$7.4b21x20x2.5x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$139.2bUS$58.5bUS$7.4b19.8x18.7x2.4x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$150.2bUS$58.5bUS$7.5b21.4x20.1x2.6x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$150.3bUS$58.3bUS$6.4b24.3x23.4x2.6x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$151.3bUS$58.3bUS$6.4b24.5x23.6x2.6x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$137.1bUS$56.0bUS$6.0b20.4x22.8x2.4x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$123.6bUS$55.9bUS$6.0b19x20.6x2.2x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$117.3bUS$56.2bUS$6.0b16.6x19.5x2.1x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$110.4bUS$56.1bUS$5.9b15.4x18.8x2x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$67.2bUS$21.9bUS$2.6b21.3x26x3.1x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$73.2bUS$21.9bUS$2.6b23.7x28.3x3.3x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$74.4bUS$21.7bUS$2.5b21.9x29.4x3.4x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$71.4bUS$21.5bUS$2.5b22.4x28.2x3.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

28.2x


Total Market Cap: US$71.4bTotal Earnings: US$2.5bTotal Revenue: US$21.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Basic Materials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Basic Materials industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 23.6x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.7x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Basic Materials industry have grown 38% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 42% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

US Market1.98%
Materials6.33%
Basic Materials8.30%
Construction Materials8.30%
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
CRH CRHUS$109.419.4%
+US$6.3b		22.9%PE20x
VMC Vulcan MaterialsUS$294.828.1%
+US$2.9b		14.2%PE34.2x
MLM Martin Marietta MaterialsUS$591.086.9%
+US$2.3b		9.7%PE36.8x
KNF Knife RiverUS$83.4615.1%
+US$621.5m		5.5%PE32.3x
TTAM Titan AmericaUS$17.5912.3%
+US$354.0m		36.9%PE17.5x

Latest News

KNF
US$83.46
Knife River
7D
15.1%
1Y
5.5%
RMIX
US$23.42
Suncrete
7D
17.9%
1Y
111.4%
CRH
US$109.41
CRH
7D
9.4%
1Y
22.9%
USLM
US$110.37
United States Lime & Minerals
7D
6.2%
1Y
11.7%
Seeking Alpha • Jun 16

United States Lime & Minerals' Plunge Doesn't Offer A Chance To Buy In Cheap

Summary United States Lime & Minerals remains robust, but recent Q1 2026 results showed revenue and profitability declines amid weaker end-market demand. USLM's valuation remains elevated, trading at 4.60x book value, limiting upside despite a debt-free balance sheet and $383.2 million in cash. Management is optimistic for the remainder of 2026, citing ongoing investments like a $65 million kiln project expected to start this summer. I maintain a 'Hold' rating on USLM, as current pricing does not sufficiently discount recent weakness or justify a more bullish stance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
MLM
US$591.08
Martin Marietta Materials
7D
6.9%
1Y
9.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 16

MLM: Aggregates Focus And 2026 Guidance Will Support Share Price Upside

Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Martin Marietta Materials, with the updated fair value estimate holding steady at $800. This reflects refreshed views on its aggregates-driven profit base, discount rate assumptions, and long term P/E expectations.
TTAM
US$17.59
Titan America
7D
12.3%
1Y
36.9%
VMC
US$294.82
Vulcan Materials
7D
8.1%
1Y
14.2%
SMID
US$28.65
Smith-Midland
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-3.1%
LOMA
US$11.85
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima
7D
4.3%
1Y
2.9%
RETO
US$2.71
ReTo Eco-Solutions
7D
-8.4%
1Y
-95.6%