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U.S. Basic Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 28, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
  • 7D2.2%
  • 3M5.9%
  • 1Y21.3%
  • YTD23.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Basic Materials industry has risen 2.2%, driven by gains from CRH of 3.6%. This means that the industry has gained 21% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 11% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$184.8bUS$59.8bUS$6.7b26.5x27.6x3.1x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$167.7bUS$59.8bUS$6.7b24.3x25.1x2.8x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$177.0bUS$58.6bUS$6.3b23.7x28x3x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$173.0bUS$58.6bUS$6.3b23.6x27.4x2.9x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$171.2bUS$58.7bUS$6.3b24.8x27.1x2.9x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$153.2bUS$58.0bUS$6.3b20x24.2x2.6x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$148.0bUS$58.0bUS$6.3b19.8x23.4x2.6x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$153.1bUS$58.0bUS$6.4b21.6x24.1x2.6x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$132.9bUS$57.6bUS$7.5b15.4x17.6x2.3x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$144.1bUS$57.2bUS$7.5b19.4x19.3x2.5x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$167.2bUS$59.1bUS$7.4b25.1x22.7x2.8x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$159.9bUS$59.1bUS$7.4b25.1x21.7x2.7x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$177.0bUS$59.1bUS$7.3b33.9x24.2x3x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$156.4bUS$58.7bUS$7.6b23.2x20.7x2.7x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$156.4bUS$58.7bUS$7.6b22.5x20.7x2.7x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$145.6bUS$58.7bUS$7.6b19.4x19.3x2.5x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$151.0bUS$58.5bUS$7.4b21.1x20.3x2.6x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$144.8bUS$58.5bUS$7.4b20.3x19.5x2.5x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$155.6bUS$58.5bUS$7.5b22.3x20.8x2.7x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$157.7bUS$58.3bUS$6.4b25.3x24.5x2.7x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$151.0bUS$58.3bUS$6.4b25.1x23.5x2.6x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$135.4bUS$56.0bUS$6.0b21x22.6x2.4x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$127.2bUS$56.0bUS$6.0b19.9x21.2x2.3x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$115.8bUS$56.2bUS$6.0b16.6x19.2x2.1x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$101.4bUS$55.8bUS$5.6b18.8x18.1x1.8x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$66.4bUS$21.9bUS$2.6b20.8x25.7x3x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$71.5bUS$21.9bUS$2.6b22.9x27.7x3.3x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$74.2bUS$21.5bUS$2.5b22.1x29.3x3.5x
Sun, 18 Jun 2023US$69.2bUS$21.5bUS$2.5b22.6x27.3x3.2x
Tue, 16 May 2023US$63.2bUS$19.0bUS$2.4b22.3x26.4x3.3x
Thu, 13 Apr 2023US$54.4bUS$18.7bUS$2.2b22.3x24.3x2.9x
Sat, 11 Mar 2023US$54.2bUS$18.8bUS$2.2b21.7x24.2x2.9x
Mon, 06 Feb 2023US$58.4bUS$18.5bUS$2.2b19x26.4x3.2x
Wed, 04 Jan 2023US$55.0bUS$18.5bUS$2.2b18.3x25.1x3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.1x


Total Market Cap: US$55.0bTotal Earnings: US$2.2bTotal Revenue: US$18.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Basic Materials Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 23.6x20242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Basic Materials industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 27.6x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 23.6x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.8x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Basic Materials industry have grown 45% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 48% 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 Market1.25%
Materials2.69%
Basic Materials2.20%
Construction Materials2.20%
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$128.943.6%
+US$3.0b		37.8%PE25.4x
MLM Martin Marietta MaterialsUS$645.011.7%
+US$667.6m		22.0%PE32.9x
VMC Vulcan MaterialsUS$294.200.8%
+US$307.9m		12.1%PE34.5x
LOMA Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad AnónimaUS$12.942.5%
+US$37.3m		4.3%PE227.5x
KNF Knife RiverUS$73.680.3%
+US$12.5m		-28.4%PE28.1x

Latest News

MLM
US$645.01
Martin Marietta Materials
7D
1.7%
1Y
22.0%

MLM Limited Upside Expected As Construction Demand And Pricing Power Face Headwinds

Analysts have lifted their price target on Martin Marietta Materials by about $40, to the mid $600s per share, citing higher EBITDA expectations from broad volume recovery, weather normalization in key regions, and sustained infrastructure strength, even as they temper long term growth and valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed but generally constructive stance on Martin Marietta, with upward revisions to price targets balanced by more tempered views on the pace and durability of growth.
VMC
US$294.20
Vulcan Materials
7D
0.8%
1Y
12.1%

VMC: Highway Spending Upswing Will Drive Volumes And Margin Expansion Into Late Decade

Analysts have nudged their price target on Vulcan Materials modestly higher, citing improved expectations for volumes and margins supported by accelerating U.S. infrastructure spending and firmer pricing. This results in a low single digit percentage increase that lifts the target into the low to mid 300 dollar range.
CRH
US$128.94
CRH
7D
3.6%
1Y
37.8%
EXP
US$214.91
Eagle Materials
7D
-1.2%
1Y
-13.8%

EXP: Share Buybacks And Modest Assumption Shifts Will Shape A Balanced Outlook

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Eagle Materials, trimming fair value from approximately $251.70 to $236.90 as they factor in a slightly higher discount rate, marginally softer long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a lower expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Eagle Materials repurchased 395,500 shares between July 1 and September 30, 2025, representing 1.21% of shares for $89.08 million (Key Developments) The company has now cumulatively repurchased 29,933,756 shares, representing 66.77% of shares, under its longstanding buyback program announced on July 28, 2004 (Key Developments) Total capital returned via the buyback program has reached approximately $3.05 billion, signaling a sustained focus on shareholder returns (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has declined modestly from $251.70 to $236.90 per share, reflecting a more conservative assessment of long-term prospects.
LOMA
US$12.94
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima
7D
2.5%
1Y
4.3%
USLM
US$126.70
United States Lime & Minerals
7D
-0.7%
1Y
-6.5%
KNF
US$73.68
Knife River
7D
0.3%
1Y
-28.4%

KNF: Construction Recovery And Backlog Will Drive Long-Term Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Knife River to $96.80 from about $98.22, reflecting a slightly lower fair value and profit margin outlook, even as they acknowledge resilient demand, a solid $1.3B backlog and sector wide expectations for a multi year construction recovery. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mixed but constructive view on Knife River, with analysts balancing near term execution risks against a solid backlog and longer term recovery potential in U.S. construction and infrastructure spending.
SMID
US$35.20
Smith-Midland
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-20.5%
RETO
US$2.13
ReTo Eco-Solutions
7D
0.5%
1Y
-95.1%