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U.S. Basic Materials Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies15
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M5.8%
  • 1Y25.8%
  • YTD3.6%

In the last week, the Basic Materials industry is up 1.4%, with Vulcan Materials up 3.7%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 26%. 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
Wed, 14 Jan 2026US$191.1bUS$59.8bUS$6.7b26.9x28.6x3.2x
Fri, 12 Dec 2025US$181.6bUS$59.8bUS$6.7b26.7x27.2x3x
Sun, 09 Nov 2025US$169.8bUS$59.9bUS$6.7b23.8x25.3x2.8x
Tue, 07 Oct 2025US$179.4bUS$58.6bUS$6.3b24.4x28.4x3.1x
Thu, 04 Sep 2025US$171.1bUS$58.7bUS$6.3b25.3x27.1x2.9x
Sat, 02 Aug 2025US$155.2bUS$58.1bUS$6.3b19.5x24.6x2.7x
Mon, 30 Jun 2025US$148.7bUS$58.0bUS$6.3b21.1x23.5x2.6x
Wed, 28 May 2025US$153.5bUS$58.0bUS$6.3b22.1x24.3x2.6x
Fri, 25 Apr 2025US$141.7bUS$57.6bUS$7.5b16.7x18.8x2.5x
Sun, 23 Mar 2025US$144.1bUS$57.7bUS$7.5b16.9x19.1x2.5x
Tue, 18 Feb 2025US$163.9bUS$57.0bUS$7.4b20.8x22.1x2.9x
Thu, 16 Jan 2025US$158.0bUS$59.1bUS$7.4b24.3x21.4x2.7x
Sat, 14 Dec 2024US$168.8bUS$59.1bUS$7.4b25.6x22.9x2.9x
Mon, 11 Nov 2024US$176.2bUS$59.1bUS$7.4b25.2x23.9x3x
Wed, 09 Oct 2024US$149.1bUS$58.7bUS$7.6b21.8x19.7x2.5x
Fri, 06 Sep 2024US$143.1bUS$58.7bUS$7.6b19.2x18.9x2.4x
Sun, 04 Aug 2024US$147.5bUS$58.5bUS$7.5b20.4x19.8x2.5x
Tue, 02 Jul 2024US$139.1bUS$58.5bUS$7.4b19.6x18.7x2.4x
Thu, 30 May 2024US$145.6bUS$58.5bUS$7.4b20.6x19.6x2.5x
Sat, 27 Apr 2024US$149.6bUS$58.3bUS$6.4b24.4x23.3x2.6x
Mon, 25 Mar 2024US$157.8bUS$58.3bUS$6.4b25.4x24.5x2.7x
Wed, 21 Feb 2024US$142.0bUS$56.9bUS$6.2b20.3x22.9x2.5x
Fri, 19 Jan 2024US$126.6bUS$55.9bUS$6.0b19.1x21.1x2.3x
Sun, 17 Dec 2023US$124.6bUS$56.0bUS$6.0b19.1x20.9x2.2x
Tue, 14 Nov 2023US$113.2bUS$56.2bUS$6.0b15.5x18.8x2x
Thu, 12 Oct 2023US$71.4bUS$21.9bUS$2.6b22.5x27.6x3.3x
Sat, 09 Sep 2023US$71.5bUS$21.9bUS$2.6b22.1x27.7x3.3x
Mon, 07 Aug 2023US$74.9bUS$21.9bUS$2.6b27.4x29.3x3.4x
Wed, 05 Jul 2023US$74.2bUS$21.5bUS$2.5b22.2x29.3x3.5x
Fri, 02 Jun 2023US$65.5bUS$19.0bUS$2.4b22.5x27.1x3.4x
Sun, 30 Apr 2023US$56.7bUS$18.7bUS$2.2b23.2x25.4x3x
Tue, 28 Mar 2023US$53.7bUS$18.8bUS$2.2b21.8x24x2.9x
Thu, 23 Feb 2023US$57.4bUS$18.4bUS$2.2b19.9x25.9x3.1x
Sat, 21 Jan 2023US$56.6bUS$18.5bUS$2.2b19.7x25.8x3.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.8x


Total Market Cap: US$56.6bTotal 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 23.6x202420252026
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 28.6x 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 3.2x.
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 Market0.24%
Materials3.16%
Basic Materials1.43%
Construction Materials1.43%
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
VMC Vulcan MaterialsUS$311.043.7%
+US$1.5b		19.6%PE36.5x
MLM Martin Marietta MaterialsUS$665.713.0%
+US$1.2b		28.6%PE33.9x
EXP Eagle MaterialsUS$237.869.7%
+US$677.5m		-2.1%PE17.1x
KNF Knife RiverUS$78.754.2%
+US$178.5m		-21.4%PE30.1x
USLM United States Lime & MineralsUS$131.673.4%
+US$123.1m		7.9%PE28.8x

Latest News

VMC
US$311.04
Vulcan Materials
7D
3.7%
1Y
19.6%
CRH
US$127.38
CRH
7D
-1.2%
1Y
37.4%

CRH: Index Additions And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for CRH higher to €140.20 from €138.80, citing slightly adjusted assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that together support a modestly higher valuation range. What's in the News CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) was added to the S&P 500, increasing its presence in a widely tracked US large cap index (Key Developments).
KNF
US$78.75
Knife River
7D
4.2%
1Y
-21.4%

KNF: Major Texas Project And Backlog Will Drive Long-Term Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target for Knife River to $96.80, a modest adjustment that reflects updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, while keeping their fair value view essentially unchanged. What's in the News Knife River was awarded a $112 million materials and paving project in Texas, known locally as "Big 6," involving reconstruction and expansion of a 12 mile stretch of State Highway 6 in the Bryan/College Station area, with work expected to run through 2030.
MLM
US$665.71
Martin Marietta Materials
7D
3.0%
1Y
28.6%

MLM: Weather Normalization And Infrastructure Spending Will Shape Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have raised their price targets on Martin Marietta Materials into the mid to high US$600s, citing updated EBITDA estimates and indications of a broad volume recovery supported by more normal weather conditions and steady infrastructure spending. Analyst Commentary Bullish and cautious voices are both weighing in on Martin Marietta Materials, and their latest price target moves give you a sense of how they see the risk and reward trade off after the recent Q3 update.
TTAM
US$17.70
Titan America
7D
2.8%
1Y
n/a
EXP
US$237.86
Eagle Materials
7D
9.7%
1Y
-2.1%

EXP: Share Repurchases And Steady Assumptions Will Support A Constructive Outlook

Narrative Update on Eagle Materials Analysts have kept their fair value target for Eagle Materials steady at about US$236.90. They have made only minor adjustments to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions to reflect updated modeling rather than a change in their overall view.
LOMA
US$12.39
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima
7D
-0.4%
1Y
3.8%

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Jan 08
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USLM
US$131.67
United States Lime & Minerals
7D
3.4%
1Y
7.9%

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Jan 02
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SMID
US$35.77
Smith-Midland
7D
3.8%
1Y
-9.3%
RETO
US$1.28
ReTo Eco-Solutions
7D
-34.0%
1Y
-97.2%