Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
U.S. Copper Industry Analysis
UpdatedApr 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies4
- 7D-0.6%
- 3M8.1%
- 1Y122.2%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Copper industry has remained flat, although notably Freeport-McMoRan gained 3.2%. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 122% in that time. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 13% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Copper Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 21 Apr 2026 | US$261.4b | US$39.3b | US$6.5b | 41.1x | 40x | 6.6x |
| Thu, 19 Mar 2026 | US$229.7b | US$39.3b | US$6.5b | 34x | 35.2x | 5.8x |
| Sat, 14 Feb 2026 | US$252.5b | US$39.3b | US$6.5b | 39.3x | 38.6x | 6.4x |
| Mon, 12 Jan 2026 | US$220.8b | US$38.3b | US$5.9b | 37.9x | 37.5x | 5.8x |
| Wed, 10 Dec 2025 | US$179.3b | US$38.3b | US$5.9b | 30.6x | 30.5x | 4.7x |
| Fri, 07 Nov 2025 | US$168.1b | US$38.3b | US$5.9b | 28x | 28.6x | 4.4x |
| Sun, 05 Oct 2025 | US$162.2b | US$38.0b | US$5.5b | 29.3x | 29.6x | 4.3x |
| Tue, 02 Sep 2025 | US$142.8b | US$38.0b | US$5.5b | 27.4x | 26.1x | 3.8x |
| Thu, 31 Jul 2025 | US$140.8b | US$38.0b | US$5.4b | 24.7x | 25.9x | 3.7x |
| Sat, 28 Jun 2025 | US$149.0b | US$37.2b | US$5.3b | 29.4x | 28.3x | 4x |
| Mon, 26 May 2025 | US$131.1b | US$37.2b | US$5.3b | 26.3x | 24.9x | 3.5x |
| Wed, 23 Apr 2025 | US$117.1b | US$37.2b | US$5.2b | 23.5x | 22.6x | 3.1x |
| Fri, 21 Mar 2025 | US$138.2b | US$37.2b | US$5.2b | 27.2x | 26.6x | 3.7x |
| Sun, 16 Feb 2025 | US$135.1b | US$37.2b | US$5.1b | 26.5x | 26.7x | 3.6x |
| Tue, 14 Jan 2025 | US$131.6b | US$36.9b | US$4.8b | 26.6x | 27.4x | 3.6x |
| Thu, 12 Dec 2024 | US$143.4b | US$36.9b | US$4.8b | 29x | 29.8x | 3.9x |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | US$160.6b | US$36.9b | US$4.8b | 30.7x | 33.4x | 4.4x |
| Mon, 07 Oct 2024 | US$166.3b | US$35.5b | US$4.5b | 35.7x | 37.3x | 4.7x |
| Wed, 04 Sep 2024 | US$144.4b | US$35.5b | US$4.4b | 29.2x | 32.7x | 4.1x |
| Fri, 02 Aug 2024 | US$149.5b | US$35.4b | US$4.5b | 30.8x | 33x | 4.2x |
| Sun, 30 Jun 2024 | US$155.1b | US$33.6b | US$3.9b | 39.1x | 40.2x | 4.6x |
| Tue, 28 May 2024 | US$166.8b | US$33.6b | US$3.9b | 42x | 43.3x | 5x |
| Thu, 25 Apr 2024 | US$154.5b | US$33.8b | US$3.9b | 38.4x | 39.3x | 4.6x |
| Sat, 23 Mar 2024 | US$146.0b | US$32.9b | US$4.1b | 34.2x | 35.4x | 4.4x |
| Mon, 19 Feb 2024 | US$121.0b | US$32.8b | US$4.2b | 28.5x | 28.5x | 3.7x |
| Wed, 17 Jan 2024 | US$123.5b | US$33.1b | US$5.0b | 23.7x | 24.7x | 3.7x |
| Fri, 15 Dec 2023 | US$116.0b | US$33.1b | US$5.0b | 24.9x | 23x | 3.5x |
| Sun, 12 Nov 2023 | US$102.3b | US$33.1b | US$5.0b | 20.7x | 20.3x | 3.1x |
| Tue, 10 Oct 2023 | US$110.2b | US$32.0b | US$4.9b | 22.9x | 22.6x | 3.4x |
| Thu, 07 Sep 2023 | US$119.5b | US$32.0b | US$4.9b | 24.9x | 24.5x | 3.7x |
| Sat, 05 Aug 2023 | US$125.8b | US$32.0b | US$4.9b | 26.2x | 25.8x | 3.9x |
| Mon, 03 Jul 2023 | US$112.8b | US$31.6b | US$5.3b | 21.4x | 21.4x | 3.6x |
| Wed, 31 May 2023 | US$100.9b | US$31.6b | US$5.3b | 19.2x | 19.2x | 3.2x |
| Fri, 28 Apr 2023 | US$112.1b | US$31.6b | US$5.2b | 21.4x | 21.4x | 3.5x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
21.4x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Copper industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 40.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 29.3x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 4.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 6.6x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Copper industry have grown 7.7% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 7.6% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Copper compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 3.58% | |
| Materials | -0.16% | |
| Metals and Mining | 0.46% | |
| Copper | -0.62% | |
| Diversified Metals and Mining | 12.13% | |
| Steel | 4.82% | |
| Precious Metals and Minerals | 2.70% | |
| Silver | 0.40% | |
| Gold | -0.95% | |
| Aluminum | -7.08% | |
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?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCX Freeport-McMoRan | US$70.18 | 3.2% +US$3.1b | 113.0% | PE45.9x |